No matter how much we all want to live in peace and harmony, modern realities dictate completely different rules: more and more you can hear stories about fraud of a new kind - about getting the keys to an apartment by providing a fraudulent service for changing locks.
Unfortunately, according to statistics, the most vulnerable spot of any metal front door is the lock. And the matter is not only in its quality and complexity class: at any moment there may be a loss of keys or failure of the mechanism itself. No matter how good the device may be, it has its own life, which nevertheless ends sometime. If it is necessary to change the locking mechanism, most of our citizens are used to contacting emergency lock opening professionals. 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 false companies to provide these services.
What happens when you call a conspirator scam? “Specialists” come to the call, replace the locks and issue keys. After a few days or weeks (depending on the experience of the attackers), theft occurs in the apartment. The owner loses all property after the locks are replaced.
How not to fall for the scammers and protect yourself from a potential threat to property?
There are some simple rules that our professionals recommend using:
- Check the selected company in all possible ways. And here you should include not only reviews that are well sold and bought. Dig deeper - check all official data, including accreditation and the date of foundation of the company.
- When calling the masters, ask for their ID with the name and surname: in reputable companies, each employee is given special badges. Such an identification badge allows you to maintain customer confidence, and also contains an advertising element in the form of a service name, phone and other data.
- To make sure you have 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 castle.
- 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. A guarantee card is necessarily given to the lock, which indicates the complexity class 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 agree to promises to bring the necessary documentation later. Printed keys should also be immediately suspicious. Be careful and attentive: only in this case will it be possible to avoid undesirable consequences after the locks have been replaced.
- Turn to experienced, trusted companies that perform long 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 combination locks or dual mechanisms. It is better to put two products 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 for penetration. Recent statistics show a positive trend: attackers often do not have enough time for a second castle.
Help professionals for your well-being
Following the advice of our experts, you can easily protect yourself from fraud and the risk of theft from the apartment. We are always happy to help you stay calm and comfortable.
In addition, our proven track record and extensive experience make it possible to replace or open locks professionally and in a short time. You can learn more about the company "New Castle", its services and prices on our website - .
It should be noted 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 are highly qualified - 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 the order, our experts are always ready to provide the necessary information and conduct detailed consultation (for example, which lock is the most high-quality and reliable), and after completing the work, the wizard will always help with advice on caring for the product.
Thanks to our reliability, responsibility and professionalism, we receive at least a thousand orders per day, and all of them are completed as soon as possible! Turning to the "New Castle", you get only the best service and a real guarantee of security.