doosey wrote:

Local cable station had an undercover consumer report exposing crooked
locksmiths.
What a riot!


And what about the cases where the locksmith did a professional job at a
reasonable price. As for the 'roadside assistance' one, they probably hire
the cheapest 'locksmiths' they can lay their hands on.

An what about customers who bilk locksmiths, such as by calling out several
for one lock-out, or contacting the police or fire departments after
contacting a locksmith (in communities where these departments render this
sort of assistance).