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Dependable Locks Inc. Charge for no services!

I contacted a local number and noone ever came until following day. Man was not professional. Truck had no logo, his shirt was unclean looking. I asked for a business card to verify his service. He has nothing ,told me to pay hem $160.00 give hem my DL and to sign an invoice that was uncompleted no work had even taken place he insisted the back gate would be the best way to cut a key. For $120. and $40. for service charge. Well I told hem to please wait until I called office to verify he became inpatient and went to his car wanting to know was I talking to on the phone. He then left and my phone was uncharged unable to complete a conversation.

Lady then called back told me that she was going to call the police if I didn't pay the man his $40.00 for showing up I told her I will pay hem She said that I would be arrested for some kind of theft for not paying a service fee/// He came back I paid cash he drove off. I have recently had a loss of my mother, domestic violence by ex, diagnosed with cancer, house was robbed last week, adt charged me over six thousand dollars never completed job found out was a contractor ADT knows nothing of my home installation, Landscapers scammed me, Concrete workers received half the money never returned I have more to add but maybe you can see why I was skeptic of paying before he even tried to make a key. After he left another locksmith called that I never called very strange. A friend of mine ended up coming by sent his buddy and he said that no key could be duplicated because of the year and make of my truck //gray key head /// Hopefully I can get this threw to someone who cares enough to see that there are so many unhearted contractors out there that when a honest person comes there way rape is just natural to them and they all should be fined or documented by the state they are licensed threw.

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Dependable Locks Inc. Unethical business practice!

My girlfriend and I went to home show just off of downtown Kansas City. When getting out of the car, I made the mistake of locking my keys in the car. We are from a different part of the metro, so I didn't know any tow truck companies or lock smiths in the area. So I simply called 411 and had them contact me with a random lock smith co that was nearby.

They put me in touch with Dependable Locks Inc (based out of Bronx NY... 295 W 231st Bronx NY 10463) They don't seem to have a Kansas City address, when I reverse search their number, I get a number of listings for lock smith companies with different names. The following is the first:
1 24 Hour St Louis A Emerg A Locksmith
street address not available
Kansas City, MO 64106
[protected]

Anyways, about my story. I explained to the lady over the phone that I had a 2017 Ford Focus and my situation. She took down my info and said she would send someone out. I then asked her how much it would be and she clearly told me "$39 service charge plus $15 for unlocking". $54 didn't seem so bad and it was cold out, so I decided to go ahead with the service just to get into my car as quickly as possible. She said it would be 20-30 minutes, a full hour later a locksmith showed up.

He then asked for my ID and registration. I told him I had my ID, but my registration was in the car. He said fine, he'll get that later. As I was digging my wallet for my ID, he put a piece of paper under my nose and asked me to sign it. I asked what it was and he said "the work I will be doing". I glanced over, and it said "Waiver of 3 day", had my name, "service call" "unlock" and some numbers that didn't mean anything to me. So I signed it figuring it was code for the work he would perform. At the bottom is says "I expressly acknowledge and waive the right to cancel the sale within 3 business days"

He then stuck my ID in his pocket (he told me he'd keep it until he saw my registration..just seems like a clever excuse to hold onto something of mine). He then spent literally 1 minute unlocking my car. After I opened the door, I showed him the paperwork he needed and he told me he'd be back with my bill.

He returned a few minutes later with a bill for $145.40. I was shocked, I told him there most be some sort of mistake. He said nope, "thats what this job costs". I then told me I was quoted around 55 dollars over the phone. He told I was incorrect that the charge is $39 and *"15 dollars and up"* for unlocking. I told him the lady never mentioned the "and up" part.

I also told him I don't see how $15 dollars can become $96 when it don't take him my job any longer then one if he had to slim jim an 76 Buick. He just told me that is how it was.

We went around and around for several minutes before he told me "Why did you sign the paper if you don't want to pay $145". I asked him what paper and he told me the first paper I signed agreed to that price. I told him nothing on the paper states anything about price. He then pointed to the number 96 (no dollar signs or anything that says price around it) and told me that is the price we agreed on.

I was shocked, this paper is nothing like any other bill, estimate or work order I had ever seen. And nothing on it says I agree to a price. I called the company back and spoke to the same lady as before. She said she didn't take my call and said she had no idea why I would think the price is $15... She said it starts at $15 and goes up. I called her on her lie and she just ignored me insisting I spoke to someone different.

We argued for a long time and finally I paid by credit card (he called it in, I wasn't allowed to myself).

Finally after I paid I asked the guy why didn't the lady just give an accurate quote over the phone. He told me she didn't know what he was unlocking. I pointed out that I clearly told her it was an 07 Focus. He then said, she would have no idea about the price. I explained to him that she should have a general idea of a price and should have been able to tell me something roughly in the ball park.

Do I have any recourse. I'm sure I was scammed. I reported it to the BBB. Is there any way to get my money back? Has anyone had a similar problem? I probably shouldn't have paid him. But like I said, it was cold and I couldn't stand being outside in some parking lot much longer.

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Sui Lin
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Jul 31, 2007 12:00 am EDT

I locked myself out of my house on July 28, 2017 and called the Dependable Locks Inc. in Cincinnati because it promises 15 min fast response in their Yellow Pages ad. I made four more calls due to no response. And it took 70 min for them to come to my house. I was charged $139 ($39 for show up and $100 for unlock the door). And I have noticed that they have charged only $55 (2/11/07) and $84(6/6/07) for the same service based on the response posted on Dependable Locks Inc. San Jose web site. I do think I was being overcharged for the poor service.

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Paulla Shaw
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Oct 15, 2007 12:00 am EDT

I called Dependable Locks on October 13th after discovering I had been locked out of my house. The operator told me I would have to pay a $39.00 service call and a $15.00 fee for picking my lock. I was told that the cost would be no more than $55.00. Once the tech finished, he gave me a bill of $149.00. I asked him why it was so much more than I was quoted and he said I had "good locks". I paid the money, but called customer service on Monday. They fussed and argued with me, even admitting that I might have been told that but I was not overcharged because $149.00 was the cost of the service. The lady I spoke with specifically told me the price I would pay would be no more than $55.00. This company is definitely guilty of deceitful practices and downright theft! I want my $94.00 back!

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Michael Snyder
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Nov 13, 2007 12:00 am EST

This company charged $120 to open the door of my 98 dodge ram, as well as a $39 service fee!
I ALMOST could have swallowed this pill if the person could have spoken clear English, would have shown up on time, dressed in a company uniform or at least in a company vehicle AND opened my door like a trained professional. Unfortunately I have done this once before and watched the previous locksmith open my door in under 5 seconds flat. This guy screwed around for 10 minutes before using three different pieces of equipment to get in. Nevermind the fact that he showed up in what appeared to be a personal vehicle in jeans and a tee-shirt. Had I not known any better, it looked like I called my buddy Bob to stop by and lend me a hand.

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Scott
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Nov 20, 2008 2:20 pm EST

I locked my keys in my house. Wasn't told price on the phone. Long wait. Very unprofessional looking guy drives up in a regular car (no buisness logo). Tries to use a food lion card to open the door which doesn't work (of course). Explains if he has to pick the lock it's $75. Oh yeah, just him showing up has cost me $39 service charge + $75 since his food lion card isn't working. If picking it won't work then it's $95+39 if he has to drill it. I show him a window that might be pryed open and turns out he takes an ordinary hammer I help him open the window in less than a minute. So maybe I should pay $39+$5 for use of the hammer and 1 min of effort right? Nope, I paid $39+$45 so $84 total. Guy even said this: "Wow that was easy. . . you woke me up for this?" (it was 9:30 in the morning). Also he had me fill out 2 invoices, one on a blank sheet, so I think he is keeping half of the money somehow to put in his pocket and the rest he turns in to the company. A normal locksmith will charge the service fee and nothing else if it is a simple job that takes a few minutes. After suspecting a scam I called Dependable Locks and immediately they were defensive and rude, I could tell I'm not the only person to question their business practices. I don't want to argue with them any more since they know where I live and I don't trust people who I suspect are involved in criminal behavior.

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Joseph Gurin
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Mar 03, 2008 5:26 pm EST

Like the other complaints against this company. I locked myself out of my house called them on a local NJ number. They refused to give me a price but when I pressed said it is $35 service fee and from $15 depending on what they do. They promised me he would be there in 30 minutes. After 45 minutes he told me he was in Elizabeth and would be there in 30 minutes. In 30 minutes he called and told me his technician had held him but that he was on 280 (10 minutes away). He got there 45 minutes later (lied again). Charge me $35 for service call and $150 for picking a five cylinder lock. I objected and he gave me the senior citizen discount to $125.

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Jun 10, 2008 1:44 pm EDT

I was quoted $110 to have a locksmith come and remove a piece of metal from my door... the locksmith came, removed the piece of metal from the door and we were able to put our key in and unlock the door on our own. HOWEVER, the locksmith charged us $39 for a service call, $75 to remove a piece of metal from the door, and then $110 for key unlock. WHAT A SCAM! Not to mention the locksmith was completely RUDE, and shady. I have contacted the company to complain of being overcharged, and was given a fax machine number to submit my receipt- I've been trying to get the receipt in for TWO days, and the line is busy- I can't get anyone on the phone. I have already filed an affidavit with my bank, and intend to get $110 back which was charged UNFAIRLY! UNETHICAL business practices.

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CustomerBob
Scottsdale, US
Jan 06, 2009 7:12 pm EST

PLEASE Read this and BE AWARE OF this COMPANY way of charging(Cheating) CUSTOMER. I am the real customer cheated by www.phoenix-locksmith. com I did send mail to their customer service and no response on my email. My RECOMDATION is DO NOT even think to call this guys for doing locks work if you don't want to pay your Hard earned money. Please see the detail email to customer service. ----------- ----- Hi, Friday 01/02/2017 6 PM, your guy came and changed 6 locks in my home, I really frusted his service for following reason. 1.Instead of charging for 6 locks he charged 7 locks, one extra 2.He went and bought locks from "YYY" Store near by my home "YYYY Brand" locks, whichs is $29.94 contains 4 locks. But he charged $35 for each locks which is really worth of $8. I asked him before he replace the locks that this is looks like cheap one, but he was saying this is the best locks. 3.He charged separetly for keys total $120, keys are coming with the product he bought. 4.He charged $6 for each locks install 5.He charged $39 for service call, total he charged $358 for 6 cheapest locks worth of $48(real worth price from YYY store). 6.I called customer service, Mr Leslie was attending my call and asked my send fax of the bill to [protected]. I did send fax attn to Leslie name around 10.45AM 01/05/2017. I am really upset and didnot get sleep for past 2 days because I was feeling I am cheated with that guy. I am really serious to take this issue to any level if not resolved.. Please refund my money. ----------- -----

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beware beware!!
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Sep 01, 2009 9:42 pm EDT

[protected] as a Scammer/Fraudster, beware of this phone number.

Once i got locked out of home, searched for lock smiths around omaha area, this number came up in google. when asked about the charge the dispatcher said the technician would talk. when the so called technician arrived after an hour, he charged $180, which is unfair and he wouldnt negotiate. He gave an invoice from Dependable Locks Inc. 2463 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Suite 1560-420, Clearwater, FL 33759, He came in a Maryland license plate. Please dont deal with this phone and get ripped off.

Stay away!

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lisa
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Mar 08, 2009 9:05 pm EDT

My roommate and I just used this company to get into our apartment - we were told the same thing ($39 to come out, $15 for the unlocking fee). When the guy came out he said the lock was going to have to broken... basically 5 minutes later we were given a bill for $390 for getting into the apartment (lock broken) and a new lock to replace it. Did he mean $39 times 1o? We felt pressured into paying and we did. After, I've gone online and have seen all these complaints and issues about this company, and even the state of IL has revoked their right to do business within the state. I called the guy who did the work for us but he refused to help me and said I needed to call the number on our invoice. I also asked him to give me his name and he would only give me his first name and refused to give me his last name.

My recommendation is to file with your credit card company - essentially this is fraud and you can issue a chargeback. Give the details of what happened to your credit card company; you essentially paid for services not received and were lied to about what you would be charged. Your credit card company will take it from there - especially since you've tried to call them back about it and they denied ever speaking with you.

We've issued a chargeback on ours and are hoping for an outcome in our favor - we've also filed a complaint with the BBB. The address we have on our invoice is for a place in FL. Definitely suspicious.

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Cathy
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Nov 19, 2008 5:46 pm EST

Ours is different, but still way bad. Our front door lock was broken, called them to fix. The guy spent 8 hours and changed his story every hour or two about what sort of approach he was going to take. In the end, it barely worked, had 4 exposed holes drilled into the face of the door, had a screw sticking out of the door jam and no plate for aesthetics. He said he would find an antique plate (we live in an older house) in an upcoming job when he replaced someone else's lock and he'd be back. In the meantime, we paid $400 for the "work" done ... and he never came back. We contacted the main line, spoke to a woman who sounded sympathetic and acted like we would be reimbursed for the damages and cost to replace the now ruined door and lock. We had to get two quotes, which we did, and then we were told that the owner doesn't want to pay it. His name is David Peer. Let's all seek him out.

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I left my key inside my apartment when I went to the laundry room and locked myself out last night Aug. 1, 2007. I called Dependable Locks Inc. here in Alameda around 9pm and said they will send someone to be there at 45mins.The woman I talked to the phone told me that it will cost me $39 for the show call & $15 for every lock to be opened. I agree for the...

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