About us
This website was created by a concerned member of the public who has witnessed a number of people fall victim to rogue locksmith crimes â and felt compelled to do something about it.
A relative suggested the idea â pointing out that the research and evidence gathered could help others who have been scammed, or who want to avoid being scammed in the future. We had the time, we had the tools, and nothing like this existed anywhere online. So we built it.
We are not a business. We do not earn money from this website. There are no ads, no affiliate links, and no commercial interests of any kind. This is a public interest resource â built by someone who witnessed enough harm to feel that staying silent was no longer an option.
Everything on this website is based on publicly available information â Google Maps listings, consumer review platforms, court records, BBC investigations, Companies House records, and Ofcom documentation. No private or confidential information has been used.
We used a range of online research tools to identify patterns in fake listings â phone number networks, address misuse, review anomalies â and cross-referenced findings against multiple public sources before publishing anything.
We have also been in contact with Trading Standards in our area who are aware of this website and have found it a useful resource.
Trading Standards in our borough are aware of this issue and are aware of this website. They may find it of use in their ongoing investigations into fake locksmith listings in our area.
We have submitted a response to the Ofcom Fraudulent Advertising Consultation â deadline 2 October 2026.
We support the parliamentary petition calling on the Government to strengthen rules against scam emergency trade adverts â closing 10 September 2026.
This website is not affiliated with any locksmith trade association or industry body.
This website is not affiliated with any commercial organisation.
This website does not receive any funding from any source. It is independently maintained at personal expense.
If you have evidence to share, a listing to report, or a story to tell â use the anonymous contact form below. Every submission is read and where possible added to the database.
This website is an independent public interest resource created by a concerned member of the public. It is not affiliated with any trade association, industry body, locksmith company, commercial organisation, or government agency.
This website includes links to the Master Locksmiths Association at locksmiths.co.uk, Citizens Advice, Ofcom, Action Fraud, Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders, and other organisations as a public service to help consumers find genuine resources. The inclusion of these links does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or commercial relationship with any of these organisations. None of these organisations have approved, endorsed, or contributed to this website in any way.
All information on this website is based on publicly available sources including court records, consumer review platforms, Companies House records, BBC investigations, and Ofcom documentation. No private or confidential information has been used.
The information on this website is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. If you require legal advice please consult a qualified solicitor.
What data we collect: This website uses Google Analytics (G-EBNENML4H6) to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages visited, time on site, and approximate geographic location. No personally identifiable information is collected by us directly.
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Contact form: If you submit information via the contact form it is used solely to respond to your submission or to add relevant evidence to the public database. No data is sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third party links: This website contains links to external websites including Citizens Advice, Ofcom, Action Fraud, and the Master Locksmiths Association. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Your rights: Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold. As we do not collect personally identifiable data directly this is unlikely to apply, but if you have any concerns please contact us via the form above.
The bad actors database at locksmithscams.co.uk/bad-actors.html contains company names, phone numbers, and addresses drawn entirely from publicly available sources. All entries are based on public evidence â court records, consumer reviews, Companies House records, and media investigations.
If you believe an entry in the database is factually incorrect please contact us via the form above with supporting evidence and we will review it promptly.
Last updated August 2026 â locksmithscams.co.uk