No matter how much we all want to live in peace and harmony, modern realities dictate completely different rules: more and more often you can hear stories about a new kind of fraud - about obtaining keys to an apartment by providing a fraudulent service to replace locks.
Unfortunately, according to statistics, the most vulnerable point of any metal front door is the lock. And the point is not only in its quality and complexity class: at any moment, the loss of keys or the failure of the mechanism itself can occur. No matter how good the device is, it has its own service life, which nevertheless ends sometime. If it is necessary to change the locking mechanism, most of our citizens are accustomed to contacting the professionals of the emergency lock opening service. But it turns out that not all masters can be trusted. According to the latest data from Moscow law enforcement agencies, cases of fraud have become more frequent - the creation of fake companies to provide these services.
What happens when covert scammers are called? “Specialists” come to the call, change the locks and give out the keys. After a few days orweeks (depending on the experience of the intruders) the theft occurs in the apartment. The owner loses all property after the locks are changed.
How not to fall for the bait of scammers and protect yourself from a potential threat to property?
There are a few simple rules that our professionals advise you to use:
- Check the selected company in every possible way. And this should include not only reviews that sell and buy well. Dig deeper - check all official data, including accreditation and date of foundation of the firm.
- When calling the masters, ask for their certificates with the name and surname: in reputable companies, each employee is given special badges. This distinctive badge keeps customers trusted and also includes a promotional element in the form of the service name, phone number, and other details.
- To be sure of a single set of new keys, ask a specialist for a set in sealed packaging. Keys are always packed for new locks. Thus, you will know for sure that only you and everyone living in the apartment can open the new lock.
- In addition to all of the above, the master, after completing the work, is obliged to provide you with a receipt indicating the cost of the new product and its installation. The lock must be given a warranty card, which indicates the class of complexity of the mechanism and its other characteristics. Thus, you will be sure of the excellent quality of both the work and the product. Do not settle for promises to bring the necessary documentation later. Printed keys should also immediately arouse suspicion. Be vigilant and attentive: only in this case it will be possible to avoid undesirable consequences after the locks have been replaced.
- Contact experienced, proven companies that have been replacing locks for many years and have a positive reputation and all the necessary attributes of serious organizations.
If we talk about the technical side of the issue, you can protect yourself from theft of your apartment by installing combined locks or dual mechanisms. It is better to put two items and sleep peacefully than to save money and constantly worry about the safety of expensive things.
In addition, the presence of two locking mechanisms will require much more time to penetrate. The latest statistics show a positive trend: attackers often do not have enough time for a second lock.
Professional help for your well-being
Following the advice of our experts, you can easily protect yourself from fraud and the risk of theft from your apartment. We are always happy to help you keep your peace of mind and comfort.
In addition, our time-tested reputation and extensive experience allow us to replace or open locks professionally and in a short time. You can learn more about the New Castle company, its services and prices on our website -
Note that we have been in the market of services for emergency opening of locks, their replacement and repair for more than 15 years. Our experienced craftsmen havehigh qualification - this is what allows us to carry out all work at a professional level with the best quality. We are always happy to help you. Upon receipt of an order, our specialists are always ready to provide the necessary information and conduct detailed consultations (for example, which lock is the most high-quality and reliable), and after the work is completed, the master will always help with advice on caring for the product.
Thanks to our reliability, responsibility and professionalism, we receive at least a thousand orders a day, and all of them are completed in the shortest possible time! Turning to the "New Castle", you get only the best service and a real guarantee of security.
