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Run Local Locksmith deceptive marketing practices, rude, unproffessional behavior from employees at all levels

This company advertises locksmith services for "Only $29" and service in 15 minutes. The technician took an hour to arrive and then informed my husband that $29 was the service charge and that "labor" would be additional. He insisted that the $29 was owed him just for showing up, regardless of whether or not he performed any services. $128 and 2 minutes later the locksmith smugly informed my stupified husband that he could have purchased the tool he'd used for $10 dollars himself and opened his own car!

I have attempted several times, unsuccessfully to communicate directly with the elusive "Juan" who is apparently a supervisor at the lockmith company. He is perpetually "out at the moment" or "busy" and the dispatchers who answer the phonelines are minimally helpful at best. There is no address listed anywhere so I cannot even file a complaint with the BBB and obviously they are not a member. Honestly, $30 is very low and I wouldn't be opposed to paying more for a locksmith. However, I value honesty and professionalism highly and this company falls dismally short in that regard.

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LockSmith67
Denver, US
Aug 28, 2011 10:40 pm EDT

Here your guy...

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Richard James
Center Line, US
Dec 17, 2010 6:52 am EST

The keys of my BMW got locked inside it accidently. I used the internet to find who can open its door without any damage. The first few calls to the service providers were either transferred to the automated voice recorders or were not responded at all, which I found quite strange. Run Local Locksmith not only took the call at 2 in night but also sent the expert automobile locksmith within next 25 minutes.

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vitor_ben
IN
Dec 10, 2010 12:14 pm EST

As per my suggesion Run Local Locksmiths are best in there services. I had used there services and highly influenced by there performance. They are best in there work. I know Run Local Locksmith are best in there work, as i had self experienced it. Run Local Locksmith has a awesome services. I took services from them just a month back and it was the best services i could ever get. The team was so humble and wonderful in cooperation and the charges were exactly explained to us and the same are visible on the websites. They offer lock installation, lock repair, and installation of locks with pick-proof cylinders. They carry low, medium, and high security locks for all of your security neRun local locksmith residential services include; House lockouts, Install, repair or replace all locks, Re-key of all types of locks., High security locks installed, Key less entry locks installed, Cabinet locks, gun and file cabinets can be re keyed or changed, Safe combinations changed, Garage door locks can be re keyed or changed, Mailbox locks and keys installed or changed. They have great prices with great customer service and you benefit from there fantastic 15-minute response time, which is the time from which your call is received until the time that your locksmith is dispatched. They offer a 90-day guarantee on all of our work.Again I conclude by saying they are awesome in services offered Excellent Services ! Run Local Locksmith.

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HarryPanther
Bucyrus, US
Dec 08, 2010 1:02 pm EST

We lost the only set of keys to our home and Run Local Locksmith came to the rescue right away, they understand the urgency and are way efficient in their work than any other Locksmith.
Great work! thank you guys.

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HarryPanther
Bucyrus, US
Dec 08, 2010 1:00 pm EST

I locked myself out of my house last night. I felt hopeless. There was nobody at home. Thankfully I had my cellphone with me. I rang up Run Local Locksmith and they were here in 10 minutes. The technician was well equipped and efficient. Moreover, charged me reasonably. Hopefully I won't be locking myself out again... but it's great to know Run Local Locksmith are there just in case!

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LocksmithScamBuster
San Diego, US
Dec 07, 2010 8:36 am EST

This scam outfit is NOT accredited by the BBB, and in fact has an "F" rating for every location nationwide. Check here: http://www.bbb.org/west-florida/business-reviews/locksmith-supply-stores/run-local-locksmith-in-plant-city-fl-90068396 (If the URL is missing, it's the BBB, use a search engine, then type in "run local locksmith" into THEIR search engine)

They are also NOT members of ALOA, check here: http://www.findalocksmith.com/search.aspx (If the URL is missing, it's find a locksmith (dot) com - No spaces)

They are part and parcel of the illegal foreign nationals running scams out of Florida, but advertising as "local" - Nearly ALL of the technicians are non-work visa'd individuals, and the parent company is under indictment in multiple states. $20 million dollars a year for these folks. See here: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGLL_enUS373US373&q=locksmith+scams (If the URL is missing, search any search engine for "locksmith scams")

Check out the poor English in many of the posts FOR the business. Most of the people are foreign nationals who are NOT visa'd to work here. That $20 billion above? ALL shipped out of the country.

About the original poster? As a locksmith, and a legitimate one, under NO circumstances should any Kwikset other than a SmartKey take longer than 10 minutes to pick, and that's for a noob or a non-proficient 'smith. The rest of us can do it in 2. While you'll ALWAYS pay a higher cost for hardware from a locksmith than from say, Home Depot, under no circumstances should it be anywhere near $110. The pick to open cost should have been minimal - In So Cal, the entire job would have come in under $100.

How the scam works: A company in a different country (always the same one) sets up thousands of "local" phone numbers here, then mass registers them in Google Local and other search engines. When you call, you get an operator in New York or Florida, who has NO clue where you are, but dispatches a "technician" - The "technician again, is generally a non-work visa'd individual, usually here on a student visa. The parent company sets fake prices, shill prices, as lead-in's... $19 car unlocks, $29 service calls, etc. They tell the "technician" that they'll require XX of dollars for the service, ALWAYS a higher than normal price to begin with. Whatever the "technician" forces/intimidates you into paying on top of that is the ONLY money he makes. It is then incumbent on him to charge as much as possible under any pretense as possible so he gets some money/pay. The "technician" then splits out the company's "fee" - Gets a Money Order, and sends it to a collection address out of the country.

Some of the "technicians" sell the key codes and key copies for homes to an lesser element for fast cash - Leaving you open to car theft (not reimbursable without a forced entry), and home invasions and robberies.

If a technician demands far, FAR more than he quoted, call the police, while he's there. Do NOT let him intimidate you. If he knows you're calling the police, 9 times out of 10 he will leave, as he does not want to be found with burglary tools (picks and such) without a business or other license. Then call a REAL locksmith and get your place rekeyed, as the fake locksmith has your codes.

Fake locksmiths are a very real, and very dangerous problem. Be proactive.

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Lawyer smith
Essex, GB
Dec 06, 2010 5:04 am EST
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As a professional I would suggest you all that there is no such things for whome we sould worry. As this is the age of competition and there are lots of competitors in all fields. So if u read negative comments on Run Local Locksmith's, then dont worry, ignore it and try to call them when you are in need. There is no problem by giving them one chance. As we all have right to think, as we like. So use your brains & take decisions.

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Lawyer smith
Essex, GB
Dec 02, 2010 5:11 am EST
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I don't think that competitors of Run Local Locksmith will leave the bad comments bcaz they have to promote their own bussiness. As they know that Run Local Locksmith's had capture the market of Lock. So they use negative comments. But truth never fails, people will take decision itself abt run local locksmith. But I will to whole world that atleast try them once, may be u will be benifited from their work. As from my opinion they are best and do there work honestly. Thanks & Regards

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Deborah Allen
NC
Nov 23, 2010 4:28 am EST

What to say abt run local locksmith. They had save my life when i was locked in basement. They are the only persons who came as soon as possible. They had showed me there latest technology tools, which makes there work easy. They unlock my door and also repaired it again. They are very humble. Very cooperative and very intelligent too. I am very much sorry for them bcaz people talk rough abt them and my experience was opposite to the complaints. They are good and thats my opinion.

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Pam Singh
California City, US
Nov 12, 2010 5:27 am EST

Why all you are panic so much. Sometimes it happened with all. We always go with some mis-understandings. Sometimes we had bad experience also. That does not mean that you all people make panic and blame to them. If they work for your safty, they must charged you the amount, and u must pay to them. We had also a good experience with these guys. As they had opened my store room with was locked from inside. They worked for 30 min and finally opened the door. So I don't think that there is any means of panic. They are here for our help, not for blaming.

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Run Local Locksmith Rip off!!!

Do not use this company! I locked myself out of my car and called them since they were the first number I found; it took the dispatcher ten minutes to find out where my subdivision was. She then called back and said that actually she had not found it, and after proceeding to spell the name of my street for her for the tenth time, she finally got it right and said the locksmith would be there in fifteen minutes. An hour has gone by, and the guy calls to tell me he got stuck in traffic (um, at two o'clock in the suburbs, yea right) and it will be only five to ten more minutes. Half an hour later, he pulls up and unlocks my car. The dispatcher had told me it was going to be $29, and it was..for the service call only. He charged me $160 total, what a rip off. He also took almost fifteen minutes running my credit card from his car, and today I got a message from my bank saying I had irregular activity. I go online and see that I have almost $200 charges from AutoTrader.com and Cars.com - funny, since he was the last person to use my debit card.

Again, DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. They will be late, rip you off, and more than likely use your credit card or debit card to run up charges!

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John. A. Simmer
Tampa, US
May 31, 2011 2:03 pm EDT
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I had an important meeting today. I rushed to my office and when I reached the parking lot I got down in a hurry and closed the door. I then realized that I had locked the car keys in the car itself. I went to my office and completed my meeting. After the meeting I was wondering how to unlock my car. My assistant then gave me Run Local Locksmith’s number. I called them and they came to my office in a very short span of time. They unlocked the car for me. I am really happy with the service I got.
Thank You Run Local Locksmith!..

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Deborah Allen
NC
May 31, 2011 1:48 pm EDT

I being an architect went to the construction site of the building I designed to check if all the work was going on properly. I was just taking a round with the team of engineers working there, when suddenly my foot got stuck in the raw material and I had a fall. In this process the keys to my car slipped out of my pocket and fell two storey’s down into the cement dispenser. I went down to see if I could retrieve the keys but I was unsuccessful. One of my colleagues then called Run Local Locksmith. They came to my rescue in 15 minutes and unlocked the door for me. I am really pleased with the support I got from Run Local Locksmith.

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Shirley Hall
NO
May 31, 2011 1:46 pm EDT

Yesterday when I came back to my house from office, I realized that I had left the keys to my house in the office drawer. It was very late in the night so I could not get any bus to go back to my office. So I called Run Local Locksmith. They reached my house within a short span of time and unlocked the door for me. I am extremely happy with the response I got from Run Local Locksmith, even so late in the night.

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John. A. Simmer
Tampa, US
May 31, 2011 12:44 pm EDT
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Last night I was clearing my kitchen. I picked up the entire litter on the table and put it in the dustbin. Today when I was searching for the keys to my car, I realized that the keys were kept on the table under that litter and it was cleaned up along with the other stuff. I then called Run Local Locksmith. They came to my rescue and unlocked the car for me. I would like to thank Run Local Locksmith for their support.

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Aaron Rodgerss
Sebring, US
Dec 20, 2010 12:21 pm EST
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At Run local locksmith they offer high-security products for your home using the most advanced technology at affordable prices. Call them today for all your residential locksmith needs. Homeowners, more and more, are using door hardware to make a quality statement about their home.
Run Local can help you make a great first impression, starting at the front door and continuing throughout the house, while offering the best security a homeowner can buy. If you’ve just purchased a new house then you don’t know how many keys are out there. Don’t trust your property to the previous owner’s lock sets. Perhaps a babysitter, maintenance person or almost anyone could have the keys to your new home.

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Richard James
Center Line, US
Dec 17, 2010 6:51 am EST

The keys of my BMW got locked inside it accidently. I used the internet to find who can open its door without any damage. The first few calls to the service providers were either transferred to the automated voice recorders or were not responded at all, which I found quite strange. Run Local Locksmith not only took the call at 2 in night but also sent the expert automobile locksmith within next 25 minutes.

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James Canada
Toronto, CA
Dec 14, 2010 6:07 am EST

I seriously do not have a clue about why everyone is criticizing the services of run Local locksmith . I took services from them just a week back and it was the best services I could ever get. The team was so humble and wonderful in cooperation and the charges levied were exactly explained to us and the same are visible on the website. Best Services are offered by them presently I have even given there reference to some of my friends living in here are one of them called me saying that the team is too good in delivering services and very efficient and knowledgeable in the area of expertise. I am really very happy. I hope if you people take there help now probably it would be best. Try them once [protected]

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Shirley Hall
NO
Dec 13, 2010 4:43 am EST

I dont know about others, but my experience was different. They were a little late, but their work was excellent. I will give them 10/10 on their work performance. I took services from them just a month back and it was the best services i could ever get. The team was so humble and wonderful in cooperation and the charges were exactly explained to us and the same are visible on the websites. They offer lock installation, lock repair, and installation of locks with pick-proof cylinders. Today, Run Local is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology such as biometrics and high security locks. Providing a wide range of products, styles and finishes, Run Local can install what you need. In addition, They stand behind every lock they install with some of the best after-sales service in the business. They offer a 6 month warranty on new locks.

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vitor_ben
IN
Dec 10, 2010 12:17 pm EST

As per my suggesion Run Local Locksmiths are best in there services. I had used there services and highly influenced by there performance. They are best in there work. I know Run Local Locksmith are best in there work, as i had self experienced it. Run Local Locksmith has a awesome services. I took services from them just a month back and it was the best services i could ever get. The team was so humble and wonderful in cooperation and the charges were exactly explained to us and the same are visible on the websites. They offer lock installation, lock repair, and installation of locks with pick-proof cylinders. They carry low, medium, and high security locks for all of your security neRun local locksmith residential services include; House lockouts, Install, repair or replace all locks, Re-key of all types of locks., High security locks installed, Key less entry locks installed, Cabinet locks, gun and file cabinets can be re keyed or changed, Safe combinations changed, Garage door locks can be re keyed or changed, Mailbox locks and keys installed or changed. They have great prices with great customer service and you benefit from there fantastic 15-minute response time, which is the time from which your call is received until the time that your locksmith is dispatched. They offer a 90-day guarantee on all of our work.Again I conclude by saying they are awesome in services offered Excellent Services ! Run Local Locksmith.

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HarryPanther
Bucyrus, US
Dec 08, 2010 1:03 pm EST

Run Local Locksmith was on time and went right to work, David the locksmith explained what he was doing while he was fixing my door-lock. I really appreciated the fast service and great job David did.

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Run Local Locksmith Overcharged and mis-informed

I called multiple locksmiths to get quotes on re-keying 5 condo doors to match an existing key. Run Local had the cheapest quoted service call fee at $29 plus a lock charge of "$19 and up" so I set up an appointment. The day of the appointment, the technician called to say that he had an emergency call from another client to get a child out of the car and that he would be 1 hour late for my appointment. When he arrived I showed him all of the doors that needed have a new key and he said that two of the five doors had to be different based on key styles. Therefore, we'd need two different keys to get into our common entryway, which is inconvenient. I also questioned the need for a completely new door knob saying that I simply needed the the pins changed to match a key but he went ahead with new hardware. The new knobs that he installed had a manual lock on the back instead of always being open from one side, which he claimed were "commercial" locks and would cost about double. He told me it would be $75 per doorknob and $95 per special lock, which totaled over $400. I had assumed I would spend less than $150 on the entire project. He also said that I could pay cash and therefore avoid paying tax.

I ended up making him remove two of the doorknobs and I got charged for a total of three locks, coming in at $300 cash. I paid because I was so frustrated after spending two hours watching him install unnecessary and incorrect locks. I called the Run Local office twice and both times, they told me that I would get a call back from Juan, which hasn't happened yet.

I ended up taking the old knobs into Anderson Lock and getting them re-keyed to match the others for $22 a piece.

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rombyjacksman
Florida, US
Aug 25, 2011 1:08 pm EDT

Best Sacramento locksmith Services

We called Locksmith Sacramento at 6:00 in the evening of a rainy Saturday after I found the door-lock of my entrance jammed. I got a quick response within 10 minutes and they came within half an hour. The price was exactly what the operator had quoted. I was extremely satisfied by their professional attitude.

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kittycat69
Detroit, US
Jul 12, 2011 11:23 am EDT

I called this company June 22nd because my back door had been kicked in by a rebellious teenager. At the time I felt money was no object. But as the "SALES PROFESSIONAL" continued to talk, the deadbolt I wanted repaired and the lockbar I wanted installed quickly went from necessary to madness! I was told he had deadbolts that cost $75 to $1000 it depending upon how much I wanted to spend. It's late evening and this man who knows that I have no secure back door is starting to sound like he's shaking me down. I was more afraid when I got off of the phone than before I called. I need a lock changed now, and to make sure I didn't call them I just went through my old phone bill so that I don't make the same mistake twice!

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renusdesuja
Van Dyk, US
Jul 11, 2011 9:58 am EDT

Run Local Locksmith helps to save my life

I never had such a fearsome day in my life like the one which I witnessed in the shopping mall. I got struck up in the elevator along with some ten other people for about one hour. The door of the lift got jammed. The attendant locksmith of the lift was on leave that day. Therefore the local locksmiths were called to perform the operations. Some initial calls were not responded to. But, Run Local Locksmith took the call quickly and sent off the person who reached us well in time. Had it not been for his efficient and focussed work, we would have suffocated inside the elevator.

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michaljoe
IN
Jun 27, 2011 1:16 pm EDT

Thanks for your efficient and kind services Run Local Locksmith

My house door got jammed and I had no other door keys to open from. I had no other alternative than just waiting outside for some help. But, then my neighbors gave me the number of Run Local Locksmith services, and, I got relieved when they got my door house opened. Thanks for your efficient and kind services.

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johnchristry
Florida, US
May 26, 2011 7:22 am EDT
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This locksmith company busted my long held belief that locksmiths are opportunists and the meanest of all. The locksmith came with all his tools and lock picks for attending to the lock of my safe made of stainless steel. Arrival was timely, in about 25 minutes of making the call. He was polite, courteous, told me clearly that it was only about 20-30 minute work and also told the charges along with it. He did not make a tall order of the work to extract more money from me…very reasonable in charging for services.

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SAM ALFANO
Boerne, US
Feb 28, 2011 10:36 pm EST
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RunLocal Locksmith is a big scam.Charge me 190 dollars to unlock my front door.Did not tell what the charges would be before he started.Foreign national that I could not even understand.Do not use this company.BIG RIP-OFF.

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akirasimpson23
new york, US
Feb 16, 2011 6:19 am EST
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Run Local Locksmith provides services in snowy conditions, warms up hearts

I was at my friend’s place, some 50 km away from my home, when it began to snow heavily and, being busy in the party, I forgot that my car is parked outside. When I came to the car to drive back home, I found that the ignition and the transponder keys of the switch of my car was not working. I found the run-local locksmith from my mobile and asked them to send a specialist for the same. I wondered whether any one would be coming in these weather conditions. To my pleasant surprise, he did turn up ion the next 30 minutes and changed the keys for me. Though I still could not go back home, I appreciate the sense of commitment of the locksmiths of the company.

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johnny rawl
Michigamme, US
Jan 19, 2011 11:15 am EST
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The well equipped Run Local Lockmsith
I am a jewellery retailer and I use the ultra modern safety vault having three levels of access for the stock-in-trade. Being an electronic machine, its locks got struck up and jammed when there some electric fault in the mains supply. Even after the power supply was restored, the locks were dysfunctional. I called up the Run Local Locksmith on reference from the neighbouring jeweller. After making the initial checks and trying a few things, they were able to open it up after some half an hour of labour. I have never seen the tools which he used for doing the job. No doubt they are the best equipped to handle the most complex tasks.

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Sandra Davis29
Center Line, US
Dec 22, 2010 10:24 am EST
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I left my three year old kid in the room and went to the kitchen to take the food. Due to the force of wind, the door of the room got bolted automatically and my kid got locked up inside the room. The lock required the key to get unbolted from outside of the room and, to add to the problem, I got the key locked up inside the room as well.
Though I could see what my kid was up to from the window, I had to seek locksmith help. I found Run Local Locksmith while searching through the net and called them.
Thinking that it might take them some time to come, I tried opening the window panes for reaching the door lock. To may astonishment, the locksmith was here within the next 15 minutes and he did not take more than 10 minutes to open the door. So, the problem was solved with a remarkable speed.

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Aaron Rodgerss
Sebring, US
Dec 20, 2010 12:21 pm EST
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At Run local locksmith they offer high-security products for your home using the most advanced technology at affordable prices. Call them today for all your residential locksmith needs. Homeowners, more and more, are using door hardware to make a quality statement about their home.
Run Local can help you make a great first impression, starting at the front door and continuing throughout the house, while offering the best security a homeowner can buy. If you’ve just purchased a new house then you don’t know how many keys are out there. Don’t trust your property to the previous owner’s lock sets. Perhaps a babysitter, maintenance person or almost anyone could have the keys to your new home.

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Run Local Locksmith Over charge, double charge

Add says, $29, 15 minute arrival.
The person assigned to assist me did not know his way around and took more than an hour to arrive. He blamed his inability on me. When he arrived he charged me an additional $125 over and above the $29 which at that point my choice was pay it or call another company and wait who knows how long.

On top of that, when I checked my credit card bill, I was charged a separate charge for another $111.00. After several calls to the company to reverse the additional charge, they still have not reversed and continue to give me the run around.

This company should be avoided at all costs. Never use Run Local for anything!

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ramesmichal
Center Line, US
Nov 23, 2011 10:48 am EST

Phoneix locksmith successfully installs the ultra-modern security system

I was planning to open a Jewelry showroom and was planning the use of ultra-modern security system to ensure that safety of material and people could be maintained. While selecting the system was not difficult, find the right Phoenix locksmith company who could install this was not easy. After giving the chance to a few companies, it was the Run Local Locksmith who could do it without any hitch. I must say it was sheer experience and ingrained training at display.

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rombyjacksman
Florida, US
Sep 06, 2011 11:04 am EDT

Best Sacramento locksmith Services

We called Locksmith Sacramento at 6:00 in the evening of a rainy Saturday after I found the door-lock of my entrance jammed. I got a quick response within 10 minutes and they came within half an hour. The price was exactly what the operator had quoted. I was extremely satisfied by their professional attitude.

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johnchristry
Florida, US
Jun 07, 2011 7:20 am EDT
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Run local locksmith provides reasonably priced service

This locksmith company busted my long held belief that locksmiths are opportunists and the meanest of all. The locksmith came with all his tools and lock picks for attending to the lock of my safe made of stainless steel. Arrival was timely, in about 25 minutes of making the call. He was polite, courteous, told me clearly that it was only about 20-30 minute work and also told the charges along with it. He did not make a tall order of the work to extract more money from me…very reasonable in charging for services.

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John. A. Simmer
Tampa, US
May 31, 2011 2:04 pm EDT
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I had an important meeting today. I rushed to my office and when I reached the parking lot I got down in a hurry and closed the door. I then realized that I had locked the car keys in the car itself. I went to my office and completed my meeting. After the meeting I was wondering how to unlock my car. My assistant then gave me Run Local Locksmith’s number. I called them and they came to my office in a very short span of time. They unlocked the car for me. I am really happy with the service I got.
Thank You Run Local Locksmith!..

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Deborah Allen
NC
May 31, 2011 1:54 pm EDT

I being an architect went to the construction site of the building I designed to check if all the work was going on properly. I was just taking a round with the team of engineers working there, when suddenly my foot got stuck in the raw material and I had a fall. In this process the keys to my car slipped out of my pocket and fell two storey’s down into the cement dispenser. I went down to see if I could retrieve the keys but I was unsuccessful. One of my colleagues then called Run Local Locksmith. They came to my rescue in 15 minutes and unlocked the door for me. I am really pleased with the support I got from Run Local Locksmith.

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John. A. Simmer
Tampa, US
May 31, 2011 12:45 pm EDT
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Last night I was clearing my kitchen. I picked up the entire litter on the table and put it in the dustbin. Today when I was searching for the keys to my car, I realized that the keys were kept on the table under that litter and it was cleaned up along with the other stuff. I then called Run Local Locksmith. They came to my rescue and unlocked the car for me. I would like to thank Run Local Locksmith for their support.

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Tom loother
Michigan Center, US
May 04, 2011 9:59 am EDT
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I had to call a locksmith from Run Local Company for operating on urgently on my safe lock where my travel documents were kept since I had to board a flight the same day. It was good to see that the person arrived in a van and after showing his license, ID card, telling the price, he was quickly on his way to opening the locks. From the small screws, nuts, bolts and screw drivers, to the latest gas cutting equipment, I could see that the person has come well prepared for meeting my requirements. Without doubt, he opened the lock without any damage to the lock whatsoever. It was good to see extreme professionalism at work. Prices were well deserved as well.

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fred
Chicago, US
Mar 09, 2011 2:27 am EST
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RUN LOCAL POSTERS OF ALL THESE PHONY COMPLIMENTARY POSTS READ THE ABOVE AND GET YOUR LAWYERS PAID.

WIRE FRAUD MIGHT BE IN YOUR FUTURE

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fred
Chicago, US
Mar 09, 2011 2:23 am EST
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WHEN DID YOU EVER SEE A REASONABLE CONSUMER GO TO A COMPLAINT BOARD TO COMPLIMENT A BUSINESS JUST ONE WOULD BE AMAZING BUT ALL OF THESE BS!

THESE ARE AN ATTEMPT TO CONFUSE AND KEEP YOU FROM READING ALL OFF THE STORIES THAT ARE REAL CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.
THEY CAN NOT ERASE THEM TO KEEP YOU FROM SEEING THEM, SO THEY CROWD THE COMPLAINTS OUT WITH THEIR PHONY TESTIMONIALS.

I BELIEVE THIS COMPANY TO BE THE SAME AS DEPENDABLE LOCK INC. THEY WERE FORMALLY CALLED PRICELINE, SUPERB SOLUTIONS, SOS ETC.
A FEW OF THEIR FRONT MEN WERE JUST INDICTED. READ INDICTMENT PRESS RELEASE BELOW . THIS IS A NATIONAL SELF PROCLAIMED LOCKSMITH THAT EMPLOYS FROM EVERYTHING I HAVE SEEN FOREIGN EMPLOYEES IN VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL LAW. THESE ARE VACATIONERS FROM ISRAEL COMING HERE TO WIN THE LOTTO BY RIPPING OFF AMERICAN CONSUMERS. IF YOU HAVE USED THEM YOU KNOW YOU WERE TAKEN.

A REAL LOCKSMITH WILL QUOTE YOU A TOTAL PRICE BEFORE THEY COME OUT OVER THE PHONE.

THIS COMPANY OPERATES WITH DECEPTION. THEY BAIT YOU IN WITH THEIR 15.00 SERVICE CHARGE. THEY THEN GIVE YOU A 35-00 AND UP PRICE AND THE TECHNION WILL DETERMINE THE CHARGE WHEN THEY GET THERE.
A CAR OPENING THE WAY THEY OPEN THEM IS THE SAME. THEY DRIVE TO YOU THEN BEND YOUR DOOR OPEN WITH A PRYING DEVICE AND A AIR WEDGE, REACH IN WITH A LONG REACH TOOL AND OPEN YOUR DOOR. WAIT TILL THE WATER LEAKS IN THRU YOUR NOW BENT DOOR FRAME ON SOME VEHICLES. THEY ARE LONG GONE AND YOU ARE SCREWED AND OUT ALOT OF HARD EARNED MONEY.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI

RICHARD G. CALLAHAN
United States Attorney

NEWS RELEASE
For further information call [protected]
February 18, 2011
For Immediate Release

OWNERS OF FLORIDA LOCKSMITH SERVICE INDICTED IN SCAM TO OVERCHARGE FOR LOCKSMITH SERVICES

St. Louis, MO: The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that the owners of a Florida based locksmith service were charged in a superseding indictment on multiple federal charges involving a scam to overcharge customers for locksmith services, as well as employing and harboring illegal aliens.

According to the superseding indictment, Dependable Locks, Inc., headquartered in Clearwater, FL, managed a national network of locksmith technicians, operating from major population centers across the United States, including St. Louis. It also maintained a full-time staff of telephone operators and dispatchers, who were on duty 24 hours per day in Clearwater. The dispatchers received phone calls electronically forwarded from hundreds to thousands of telephone numbers listed nationwide for emergency locksmith services, all of which forwarded consumer calls to the call center in Florida. The dispatchers received the calls and the business dispatched locksmith technicians from the area of the call to respond. Many of the locksmith technicians working for Dependable Locks were aliens who were unlawfully present in the United States and were not authorized to work as locksmith technicians.

The indictment alleges that the locksmith company engaged in deceptive marketing by purchasing directory listings and advertisements in cities across the United States that identified the business to the public as a set of local locksmith companies. The company’s listings used multiple business names, local phone numbers and fake local addresses that had no affiliation with the company. Phone calls to the listed phone numbers were automatically routed to the company’s call center in Clearwater, Florida. In addition, telephone operators for Dependable Locks were instructed by managers to mislead customers to believe that they would be charged around $54 for a car lockout, while the responding technician was instructed by managers to charge up to $179 for a lockout. Technicians used techniques such as accusing the consumer who objected to the overcharge of "theft of services, " threatening to call the police, withholding the customer's keys or driver's license to compel payment or following the customer to an ATM machine to ensure payment.

The locksmith technicians allegedly were allowed to split the profits of the fraudulently procured locksmith services with the company and were required to remit the company's share of the proceeds by regularly purchasing and shipping cash, checks and money orders to the Dependable Locks location in Clearwater, FL.

"After more than a year of following numerous leads with ICE and the Missouri Attorney General's Office, we are pleased to see this case continue to progress, " said Postal Inspector J.R. Ball of the St. Louis Field Office. He added, "The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is vigilant in investigating allegations where the mail or postal products are used to conceal or further a crime."

DAVID PEER, Clearwater, FL; and ADAM OLIVKOVICH, address unknown, were indicted by a federal grand jury on one felony count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, five felony counts of mail fraud, one felony count of conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens for private financial gain and one felony count of engaging in a pattern of hiring unauthorized aliens. MOSHE AHARONI, Clearwater, FL, was indicted on one felony count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and one felony count of conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens for private financial gain.

Conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a fine up to $250, 000. Mail fraud carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/or a fine up to $250, 000. Conspiracy to harbor unlawful aliens for private financial gain carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or a fine up to $250, 000. Engaging in a pattern of hiring unauthorized aliens carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and/or a fine of $3, 000 per alien. In determining the actual sentences, a Judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.

This case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Assistant United States Attorneys John Sauer and John Ware are handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

As is always the case, charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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averymiller001
new york, US
Feb 24, 2011 10:59 am EST

Run Local Locksmith show remarkably good service

I had to call for a locksmith when the key of the safe-lock of my iron cabinet was lost. I normally use it for keeping important documents and jewelry. I wanted to get the lock opened without any harm to the locking system or things kept inside. At the same time, I also wanted the locksmith to be reliable for that crucial work since it actually meant showing him the way to the safe where my valuable are kept. My friend referred me to the Run Local Locksmith and I asked for their services. The locksmith arrived in the next 30 minutes, a bit late than what was promised. After examining the lock, he told me the price for rekeying the same. That was quite reasonable. After working for about more than an hour, he was able to open the safe, but he desisted from opening it full. Instead, he moved aside and walked away, allowing me to inspect and check for all the belongings. I really appreciate this move and it showed his professionalism and impeccable personal integrity. Frankly, I paid him more than what he had asked for.

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Run Local Locksmith Overcharges

I wish I would have read these complaints before I called these yahoos! The name is almost right. One should RUN from these locksmiths. For five minutes of work, they charged $184. what a rip-off. Definitely a case of buyer beware. The company really doesn't care about customer service, just as long as they get their money. I was told that $29 for travel, and $29+ for degree of difficulty in opening lock. I guess 5 minutes is very difficult - because they charged $184. Talked to the office, but frankly got a run around from the office manager. If you look at their web site you will notice that nowhere is an address, or home office listed. That should have been a tip off. I'm filing a complaint with the BBB, but I don't think much will come of it. Again, avoid these guys like the plague.

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ramesmichal
Center Line, US
Nov 24, 2011 9:55 am EST

Phoneix locksmith successfully installs the ultra-modern security system

I was planning to open a Jewelry showroom and was planning the use of ultra-modern security system to ensure that safety of material and people could be maintained. While selecting the system was not difficult, find the right Phoenix locksmith company who could install this was not easy. After giving the chance to a few companies, it was the Run Local Locksmith who could do it without any hitch. I must say it was sheer experience and ingrained training at display.

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jammyparasar
Florida, US
Nov 07, 2011 8:18 am EST

Locksmith Bronx from the Run Local Locksmith Company saves lives, wins Mall contract

It seemed like hell when we were left stranded in a malfunctioning elevator of a mall in Bronx. We were about 15 people and there was the fire alarm which suddenly went off and the locks of the elevator got jammed. It was for the expertise of the locksmith Bronx from the Run Local Locksmith company who prevented us from dyeing of suffocation. After, the incident, the mall gave the contract to the Run Local to maintenance and upkeep of all security systems. And, they are doing a pretty good job.

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rombyjacksman
Florida, US
Sep 01, 2011 1:46 pm EDT

Best Sacramento locksmith Services

We called Locksmith Sacramento at 6:00 in the evening of a rainy Saturday after I found the door-lock of my entrance jammed. I got a quick response within 10 minutes and they came within half an hour. The price was exactly what the operator had quoted. I was extremely satisfied by their professional attitude.

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johnchristry
Florida, US
Jun 07, 2011 7:21 am EDT
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Run local locksmith provides reasonably priced service

This locksmith company busted my long held belief that locksmiths are opportunists and the meanest of all. The locksmith came with all his tools and lock picks for attending to the lock of my safe made of stainless steel. Arrival was timely, in about 25 minutes of making the call. He was polite, courteous, told me clearly that it was only about 20-30 minute work and also told the charges along with it. He did not make a tall order of the work to extract more money from me…very reasonable in charging for services.

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averymiller001
new york, US
Feb 24, 2011 10:51 am EST

Run Local Locksmith show remarkably good service

I had to call for a locksmith when the key of the safe-lock of my iron cabinet was lost. I normally use it for keeping important documents and jewelry. I wanted to get the lock opened without any harm to the locking system or things kept inside. At the same time, I also wanted the locksmith to be reliable for that crucial work since it actually meant showing him the way to the safe where my valuable are kept. My friend referred me to the Run Local Locksmith and I asked for their services. The locksmith arrived in the next 30 minutes, a bit late than what was promised. After examining the lock, he told me the price for rekeying the same. That was quite reasonable. After working for about more than an hour, he was able to open the safe, but he desisted from opening it full. Instead, he moved aside and walked away, allowing me to inspect and check for all the belongings. I really appreciate this move and it showed his professionalism and impeccable personal integrity. Frankly, I paid him more than what he had asked for.

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geetmaryn
michigan, US
Feb 02, 2011 11:24 am EST
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Run Local Locksmith facilitated my Foreign Trip
I had to go abroad on a foreign business trip organized by my company. With crucial company documents and the travel documents along with the passport kept in
the safety vault of my cabinet, there couldn’t have been a more secure pace to keep these important documents. To mess up things, I forgot where I had kept the keys to
the vault while I was packing at night at 2 AM to catch the flight at 12 noon in morning. After searching for the keys for the next 2 hours, I had to call the Run Local Locksmith company. It was good to have the locksmith within the next 30 minutes and it took him another 30 minutes to finally open the lock by 5AM. I thank them
for their timely service.

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johnny rawl
Michigamme, US
Jan 18, 2011 9:29 am EST
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I am a jewellery retailer and I use the ultra modern safety vault having three levels of access for the stock-in-trade. Being an electronic machine, its locks got struck up and jammed when there some electric fault in the mains supply. Even after the power supply was restored, the locks were dysfunctional. I called up the Run Local Locksmith on reference from the neighbouring jeweller. After making the initial checks and trying a few things, they were able to open it up after some half an hour of labour. I have never seen the tools which he used for doing the job. No doubt they are the best equipped to handle the most complex tasks.

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Shirley Hall
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Dec 20, 2010 12:15 pm EST

I have personally called them and taken up the services from them it's all fake and some unfaithful stories that you are making. Probably fo once you may have come across the bad service due to one of the technicians but generalizing it on whole of the company is not that good. Every Individual has particular attitude . Its just that . When I took the services from them 3 years back they were wonderful and now they are awesome in delivering the best of the services of the world. The technicians are very well groomed and very well trained for the services being offered.

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Richard James
Center Line, US
Dec 17, 2010 6:47 am EST

The keys of my BMW got locked inside it accidently. I used the internet to find who can open its door without any damage. The first few calls to the service providers were either transferred to the automated voice recorders or were not responded at all, which I found quite strange. Run Local Locksmith not only took the call at 2 in night but also sent the expert automobile locksmith within next 25 minutes.

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vitor_ben
IN
Dec 10, 2010 12:18 pm EST

As per my suggesion Run Local Locksmiths are best in there services. I had used there services and highly influenced by there performance. They are best in there work. I know Run Local Locksmith are best in there work, as i had self experienced it. Run Local Locksmith has a awesome services. I took services from them just a month back and it was the best services i could ever get. The team was so humble and wonderful in cooperation and the charges were exactly explained to us and the same are visible on the websites. They offer lock installation, lock repair, and installation of locks with pick-proof cylinders. They carry low, medium, and high security locks for all of your security neRun local locksmith residential services include; House lockouts, Install, repair or replace all locks, Re-key of all types of locks., High security locks installed, Key less entry locks installed, Cabinet locks, gun and file cabinets can be re keyed or changed, Safe combinations changed, Garage door locks can be re keyed or changed, Mailbox locks and keys installed or changed. They have great prices with great customer service and you benefit from there fantastic 15-minute response time, which is the time from which your call is received until the time that your locksmith is dispatched. They offer a 90-day guarantee on all of our work.Again I conclude by saying they are awesome in services offered Excellent Services ! Run Local Locksmith.

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Run Local Locksmith Illegal Business

Based on a horrifying experience, this national business uses false advertising and carries misleading charges. They claim that the locksmith services start at $29 but don't write that this fee is just for the technician reporting to the site alone. Additional charges apply making a minimum total charge amount at $125. They also claim that a technician will be at the site within 15 minutes of the call. This is inaccurate when the technician actually called within 15 minutes of the call, lied about the estimated time of arrival, and then showed up nearly two hours after the initial call! On top of that, the technician was rude, threatening and violent. Anyone requiring locksmith services should be highly warned to stay away from this company and use a real locally advertised locksmith.

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jsvse
Garland, US
Mar 02, 2013 2:26 am EST

To whom it may concern,
RUN LOCAL LOCKSMITH
Friday, March 1st, my mother locked her keys in her car. Not the first time. However, she was visiting Texas from South Dakota, so not familiar with a local locksmith. I looked online and found their website. After calling and asking for a price, she was told they would determine it when they got here. Online, they say starting price is $35. I was extremely uneasy when an old beat up car showed up in my drive way with a man (SAMUEL) that had absolutely no identifying marks to show that he worked with this company. He then wrote out a price quote for $140.00! With no indication as to why it was so much more than the price of $35. After indicating we had already called a few other lock smiths with no price near $140.00, he finally came down to $65.00. This is absolutely outrageous and as far as I'm concerned, a scam! If your going to charge $140.00 for a simple unlock job, than that needs to be indicated, instead of leading people to believe its going to be somewhere in the neighborhood of $35. Something needs to be done!
Complete SCAM DON"T USE THIS COMPANY

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Y.C.
US
Feb 05, 2013 8:21 pm EST

It's such a nightmare to call this company - what a scam - Runlocal Lock Smith Inc

I got locked out last weekend, and I online searched this company which is on the first top list in Yahoo. I called and was told the price that $15 for the service call, and $35 or up for the lockout service. I checked to the operator very carefully that how much to charge for one regular front door lock, and I be told that's started from $35. I said plus $15 dollar that would turn to $50 - Which is make sense. Meanwhile I did call another locksmith to get the price check which charge fixed price $60.

As the Run Local Locksmith $10 cheaper than another, i had them to come over. The operator told me I would receive a call back in 15 min from a technician, and when the technician called (area code 202 MI) he said he would be my place within 30min.

45 min later, finally the technician was here, but not the one who called me! Anyway, he checked the lock, and started to say something like " O... your lock is difficult to open, you want to damage the lock, or you want to keep the lock?" and i asked what could you do for $50 dollars? He said nothing, and told me to paid $185 for the open lock service, and he even showed me couple invoices that other people had paid the $185 too! I checked to him if any big favor he could do, and he said he would give me another $5 discount which's total $180. IT'S TOO MUCH TO CALL FOR THE LOCKSMITH! He said without this price, he couldn't open up my lock!

Then I called another Locksmith who charge fixed price $60 to come over. After I hung up the call, the Technician said he could do it in $50 dollar by his own but not report to the company, and started to said he would even waive me the service call fee $15. What I pay for him just $50! I refused since this company and the guy are not honest at all. The Tech. kept bugging me don't pay for $75 for the locksmith - how ridiculous that he forgot he tried to charge me for $180! At the end, he charged $15 for the service call fee, and I asked him leave!

That's very bad to have this business serve around! SUCH A SCAM COMPANY! As you know, when you call a locksmith for sure you need the service right away! And what this business does that is fishing first in cheaper price than others, delay service (wait for over 45min), and catch the fish as the client wait for over than the patient period so when the guy comes, most people will pay for the over charged price!

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Yvonne D. Benjamin
Brooksville, US
Dec 26, 2012 9:53 am EST
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I was leaving work and HAD my car keys in my hand but for some reason neither of the locks would turn. (I am thinking electrical problem). Went back inside work for a phone book to call local locksmith, no phone book. My co-worker said no problem I'll GOOGLE. She said here is one and it says $19.00 to get into your car. So I call and explain the problem asked for a quote, was told $15 service call and it starts at $35 depending on the what they actually need to do when they get there. Received a call back from a tech who informed me he was about an hour away. When he got there he spent almost 25 minutes trying to get into my car. He called technical help 2 times saying he had never experienced anything like this before, He NEVER received a call back. Finally he said "What are the black buttons near the door handles ?" I said, "They are the lock and unlock buttons. Why, you haven't tried them yet?" He said NO! I told him I couldn['t believe that wouldn't have been the first thing he did. He hits the unlock button and GUESS WHAT IT OPENED! Now I ask him how much I owe and he says $119.00... I was flabbergasted and showed him what I was told. He got SMART with me and said he had to include the time it took him to get to me and back home... I said I would have NEVER called the company if I had not thought it was local. Anyways, I paid him and I was so mad I was actually crying. Got home, called the number to the main office only to find out it was in another state! Asked why I was quoted $35 and was told that price is to get into a piece of LUGGAGE, CABINET or DOOR! HELLO, I was asking about a CAR! Demanded to speak to a supervisor, talked to someone else with the same dumb-### excuses, SO demanded to speak with her supervisor and was told she could not give me their name or even anyway to get a hold of them... Basically at this point I PITCHED A FIT and was connected to Tolbert who gave me Juan's info but told me he wouldn't be in the office until Wed. This morning I got on the Internet and read ALL the SCAM ALERTS about this company and YUP I WAS SCAMED ALL RIGHT. I am not done with this yet! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY UNLESS YOU JUST WANT TO THROW YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY AWAY!

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Las Vegas, US
Aug 10, 2012 2:14 pm EDT

MENI AGABABAYEV IS THE CRIMINAL WHO RUNS THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION. His partners are STEVE PAPO and CARMEN AMIS. His address is: Meni Agababayev
26636 Van [censored] Ave
Center Line, MI 48015
Send him something special in the mail or visit him.

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snoopoy
US
Jul 10, 2012 4:32 pm EDT

Run Local Locksmith in Ontario, CA did the same to me. They agreed a charge of $50 max, be at the site within 25mins. Someone came about 1.5 hours later and told me the fee is $150-$200 to open the lock. We don't want his service, he said he need to charge $15 for to come out. The worst thing is that the superior call me to make a deal for $75. I trusted him and gave him my credit card # for charge $75. He turn around and told me they can't do it but still charge me $15. What a kind of company are they? It's a scam

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jpc4mopar
Clarksville, US
Feb 04, 2012 6:30 pm EST

Run Local Locksmith is an internet-based call center operating from Michigan... They utilize Bait and Switch to rip you off... $15 service fee is followed by Extortion labor fees charged by an illegal-visa Israeli who will threaten and intimidate you into paying hundreds ! 15 min response time, yeah right... 15 min for a "tech" to call, followed by hours of waiting to arrive because they are NOT LOCAL ! Do your homework... read the complaint boards, blogs, postings, and watch all the videos on You Tube... These guys are CROOKS funded by an Israeli with deep pockets and they plan to get into yours ! Don't be fooled by all the positive postings that are put there by their employees to mask the truth... If you need a local locksmith who will treat you fairly, ethically, and LEGALLY, then make sure they have a Valid address in your local area... Toll free number to call is a dead give-a-way as well as the "tech" calling you having an out of area phone number ! DON'T BE THEIR NEXT VICTIM... They have ripped off people for the last 5 years all over the U.S.!

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Bubba Jones
Ypsilanti, US
Nov 30, 2011 5:22 pm EST
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The “Run Local Locksmith” company should be avoided at all costs. Most if not all of the positive reviews are put out by the company themselves.

My son had locked himself out of our house and he ended up calling this company. They advertised their services for $15. However, when they got to our house the locksmith did not know how to use his key kit and ended up drilling out our core, but before doing so told our son he would need $90 in advance. They (my son and his friends) only had $30. The “locksmith” took what they had and told them not to tell anyone. After he drilled the core out he charged him another $169.

After doing some research on this company I discovered that they are part of an organization called “Israeli Locksmith Mafia.” ABC did a story on them back in 2007. (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2007/07/the-locksmith-m/ ).

I also looked up the phone number on the receipt [protected]) and found it belonged to Meni Agababayev. When you look up his name in Google you will get many positive reviews. The reason being he put them there. If you look at the sites, most of them are his. He understands how the Internet works and is using it to his advantage. He makes sure that for every bad review there are considerably more positive reviews.

If you find yourself in need of a locksmith do not use this company. Find someone who will give you a quote over the phone. The price from a legitimate company should be between $60 to $100 with no extra fees after they get there.

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ramesmichal
Center Line, US
Nov 17, 2011 11:23 am EST

Phoneix locksmith successfully installs the ultra-modern security system

I was planning to open a Jewelry showroom and was planning the use of ultra-modern security system to ensure that safety of material and people could be maintained. While selecting the system was not difficult, find the right Phoenix locksmith company who could install this was not easy. After giving the chance to a few companies, it was the Run Local Locksmith who could do it without any hitch. I must say it was sheer experience and ingrained training at display.

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fred
Chicago, US
Nov 07, 2011 9:26 am EST
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In adition to the bbb complaint file a complaint with your states attorney general. Any legitimate locksmith that is worth his salt can pretty much give you an exact price on the telephone. These guys have a call center in the state of michigan just outside of detroit. It seems to be an international organized crime ring from Israel. They are all over parts of the world and are operating in just about every average city in the U.S.

A real locksmith.

You can Google ABC News And the word locksmith and watch a Good Morning America video about this scam. You can also google Locksmith scams, ripoffs, overcharge etc and see stories all around the nation about Identical stories. They have even been posting comments here that praise themselves in an attempt to hide the complaints

Please file complaint with state attorney general and even contact your local news and police as they are doing this to a thousand people a day around the countryy, and many dont take the time to file a complaint which hides the severity of what they are doing.

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jammyparasar
Florida, US
Nov 07, 2011 8:17 am EST

Locksmith Bronx from the Run Local Locksmith Company saves lives, wins Mall contract

It seemed like hell when we were left stranded in a malfunctioning elevator of a mall in Bronx. We were about 15 people and there was the fire alarm which suddenly went off and the locks of the elevator got jammed. It was for the expertise of the locksmith Bronx from the Run Local Locksmith company who prevented us from dyeing of suffocation. After, the incident, the mall gave the contract to the Run Local to maintenance and upkeep of all security systems. And, they are doing a pretty good job.

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