The cowboy locksmiths: Families targeted by new breed of rogue trader
Homeowners are being scammed out of tens of thousands of pounds by a wave of rogue locksmiths who 'bully' their victims into submission. Families are being warned against a new crop of cowboy tradesmen who promise quick-fix jobs before threatening to lock people out of their homes if they don't pay extortionate bills. Online giant Google is profiting from the scams by promoting the conmen through paid-for advertising, it is understood. One rogue company is believed to be paying to be promoted on the tech firm's search results. Trade body the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) has received mo...
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