Fake Locksmith Listings — Public Evidence Database

Highbury Corner Magistrates Court, October 2019. Guilty — fake reviews, bait and switch, misleading local presence. Fines and compensation over £16,500. Used virtual office address at City Road EC1. Charges from £59, billed up to £820.

Shaun Phasey, Staines. 18 months prison. £11,562 stolen from vulnerable Surrey residents. Used chip and pin device. Offered refunds he never paid. Investigated by Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards.

BBC London secret filming investigation. Charged nearly 10x quoted price. One couple issued invoice of £2,802 against quote of under £50. Work so poor they had to pay another locksmith £2,244 to fix it. Website taken down following BBC coverage.

Public Google Maps review: "This business is not genuine. Definitely is not at this address." Address confirmed fake by member of public. Still live July 2026.

Confirmed 020 3633 virtual phone number network member. Generic reviews, no named locksmith. Reported hundreds of times. Repeatedly reinstated. Still live July 2026.

Confirmed 020 3633 virtual phone number network member. Sequential number confirms same operation as other 020 3633 listings.

Confirmed 020 3633 virtual phone number network member. Same network as Choice Locksmith Richmond and Fortress Key.

Confirmed 020 3633 virtual phone number network member. Part of documented east London expansion of the 020 3633 network.

Confirmed 020 3633 virtual phone number network member. Part of documented southeast London expansion.

Bait and switch confirmed in public Google Maps review: "Got locked out. They wanted £350 for a service that cost me £70 with another locksmith previously." Overseas contributor account identified uploading photos to this listing.

Bait and switch confirmed. Public review: "Charged £370 for one lock — an £8 TSS deadlock marked up 1,650%." Billed under different company name: Locksmith London Ltd. Billing under false company name confirmed in public review.

Bait and switch confirmed in public review: "Quoted £80 labour and told the lock replacement would start from £45. Once the job was completed I was given a bill of £216. They fitted a £95 lock without consulting me."

Address confirmed fake by public Google Maps review: "This address is used by Sheen Garden Centre. This isn't a genuine locksmith listing!" Independent confirmation no locksmith operates at listed address.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. Business park address — Brook Lane Business Centre TW8 — violates Google address guidelines. No genuine locksmith business at this address.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. Zero reviews. Dormant listing activated as replacement when other listings reported.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. Reviews stuffed with SEO keywords and local landmark references — classic fake review factory output.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. Generic reviews, no named locksmith, no specific job detail. Open 24 hours every day.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. Multiple operative names in reviews — "gelrge" and "Alex" — misspelling of George consistent with non-native English fake review writing.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. 4 generic reviews, no named locksmith. Unit 17 Oldfield Road — no locksmith business at this address.

Bait and switch confirmed. Public review: "Charged £240 for 30 seconds of work. Demanded payment before invoice." Address confirmed residential by public review: "The address is a residential address. There are no shops in Palewell Park. Be careful as this may be a scam."

Fake review purchase self-confirmed. A review writer accidentally posted their sales pitch publicly on this listing: "If you want, I can tailor them to sound more casual, more luxury/high-end, or optimized for Google/Yelp SEO." Direct evidence of a paid fake review operation. Fabricated reviews illegal under DMCCA 2024.

Currently live at City Road EC1V 2NX — the same address used by AM London Locksmiths Ltd, convicted at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in 2019. Google has no mechanism to flag addresses previously associated with criminal convictions. This listing is using a convicted fraudster's former virtual office address.

Currently live at City Road EC1V 2NX — same convicted address as AM London Locksmiths Ltd 2019. Uses a Birmingham 0121 area code on a London listing — proves no genuine local presence. 11 generic reviews, no named locksmith.

Fabricated reviews confirmed — SEO keyword stuffed: "best 24/7 emergency locksmith in Brentford and TW8", "emergency lock change and burglary repair service in Kew Bridge and TW8." No genuine customer writes reviews like this. Business park address — Pegasus Court TW8 — not a genuine locksmith premises. Previously dormant, activated with fake reviews June 2026.

Confirmed 020 8191 network member. Overseas Google Maps contributor account (ID 110455998150373926124) identified uploading photos to this listing. Contributor describes themselves as "helping Google My Business owners" — professional fake listing manager.

Confirmed 020 8191 network member. Same network as Isle Locksmiths Isleworth. Generic reviews, no named locksmith.

Trustpilot reviews document: receipt with only a Gmail address and non-working phone number different from original call-out number. £295 charged excluding VAT. Pressure tactics and unnecessary drilling documented by multiple reviewers.

Trustpilot reviews document: £750 for a broken lock, £330 for a job quoted under £100, £250 for a three minute job quoted at £49. Classic bait and switch pattern documented across multiple independent reviews.

Zero reviews. Zero rating. Open 6am-11pm every day. 020 3670 network confirmed. Dormant placeholder sitting ready to activate when other listings are removed. One of four dormant placeholders identified in W13 Ealing alone.

Trustpilot documents: £733 charged — drilled lock unnecessarily. £1,100 overcharge on a £100 job — resolved by credit card company. Quoted £40, charged £1,200 for shoot bolt. Two operatives arrived — intimidation tactic confirmed. "Very aggressive and intimidating behavior." "Complete scammers and criminals. Grossly overcharged me and have damaged my property." Property damage of approximately £3,000 reported. No receipt provided in multiple cases. Registered as Alan Services Ltd, NW4 3XG.

Trustpilot documents: £750 demanded for a broken lock. £490 to change a simple barrel lock — fitted incorrectly, left a mess. £250 charged for a one minute job — mother with three young kids locked out on Saturday night. "Tried to charge me £750 for a broken lock. Disgusting people taking advantage of those in emergencies." BBC and TV programmes cited by reviewers. 1,547 Trustpilot reviews — significant volume of complaints.

Trustpilot documents: "Total scam — overcharge by 400%." Quoted £45 on phone, charged £120 for a fix that took less than 20 seconds. No invoice or receipt provided. Very aggressive behaviour reported. Targeted vulnerable people. "SCAMMERS Terrible job, huge overcharge, no invoice or receipt, very aggressive." Payments into two different accounts reported — possible money laundering indicator.

Trustpilot documents: Quoted price incorrect — customer called a liar when challenged. Lockbox charged at £120 — available on Amazon for £16. "Lied about the price, turned up and tried to charge double with no excuse. Lots and lots of fake reviews on their site claiming to be Google reviews but they don't have a Google listing. Complete scam." Fake reviews confirmed by reviewer.

Trustpilot documents: Quoted £35 call out fee — charged £180 on arrival. Operative became aggressive when challenged. Lady on phone tried to deny quote. "Very bad experience and total scam." Wanted to use own locks at inflated price. Refund requested June 2026 — outstanding. 585 Trustpilot reviews with pattern of overcharging and aggression documented across multiple independent accounts.

Trustpilot documents: £806 charged to unlock and change a standard door lock — should have cost no more than £150. Victim was a vulnerable elderly person. When challenged — put the phone down. "This company is an absolute scam. They take advantage of vulnerable elderly people and rip them off." 227 reviews with consistent pattern of targeting vulnerable people and gross overcharging.

INVOICE NAME MISMATCH CONFIRMED. Trustpilot reviewer: "We were invoiced from a company called General Services, so we left a review on Trustpilot for General Services before realising that this business has multiple phone numbers and websites, but is in fact the same company carrying out the same scam." Operates as Locksmaster — bills as General Services — deliberately obscuring identity. Threatening behaviour confirmed: "They slammed the phone down after telling me don't pay him and we will give your number out to all the locksmiths in London so they won't come to you." Lone female customer felt intimidated. Quoted £49, charged £300. Note: distinct from legitimate Lockmaster.co.uk (MBDIY) who have publicly warned consumers about this company.

INVOICE NAME MISMATCH CONFIRMED. Trustpilot reviewer March 2026: "AVOID — their actual name is Locksmith Solutions, 222 Boston Road — you can see how many negative reviews they have." Advertised as Locksmith Near Me London — billed as Locksmith Solutions. £684 charged for fixing a basic lock. Parts charged at £375 — same parts available for £60. Classic bait and switch with deliberate company name mismatch on invoice to obstruct complaints and chargebacks.

Registered company name Alan Services Ltd — trades as UK Local Locksmith. £1,100 overcharge on a £100 job — resolved in consumer's favour by credit card company via Section 75. Two operatives sent to jobs — confirmed intimidation tactic. Drilled lock on virtually every job. "Very aggressive and intimidating behavior." Property damage of approximately £3,000 caused and reported. Quoted £40 for elderly customer's mother — tried to charge £1,200 for a shoot bolt. Genuine locksmith subsequently charged £135 for two door adjustments and a new lock mechanism. "Complete scammers and criminals."

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. High Street address — reported still live June 2026. Generic reviews, no named locksmith, open 24 hours.

Confirmed 020 3633 network member. Reported — still live June 2026. Town name in business name — Google guidelines violation.

Confirmed 020 3633 network member. Reported — still live June 2026. Town name in business name. Address in Kew confirmed by Street View to be residential.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. New listing June 2026. Town name in business name. Sequential number confirms same operation as other 020 8087 listings.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. New listing June 2026. Brewers Lane address — residential street in Richmond town centre.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. New listing June 2026. Upper Richmond Road West address.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. New listing June 2026. Residential address confirmed.

Confirmed 020 3633 network member. Reported — still live June 2026. Upper Richmond Road West address.

Confirmed 020 3633 network member. Reported — still live June 2026. Town name in business name. St Margarets Road address — reported to Trading Standards. Generic reviews, no named locksmith.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. Reported — still live June 2026. Heath Road Twickenham address. Overseas contributor account (Greece/Jaipur India) identified uploading photos to this listing.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. New listing June 2026. Business unit address — no locksmith business at this address.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. New listing June 2026. Town name in business name.

Confirmed 020 3519 network member. Reported — still live June 2026. Martineau Drive residential address — confirmed fake by Street View.

Confirmed 020 3633 network member. Reported June 2026. Overseas contributor account (Greece/Jaipur India) identified uploading photos to this listing.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. New listing June 2026. Tooting High Street address.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. New listing June 2026. East Hill Wandsworth address.

Zero reviews. No phone number. No rating. Dormant placeholder sitting ready to activate when other listings are removed. One of four dormant placeholders identified in W13 Ealing.

Lead generator format confirmed by public Google Maps review. No genuine locksmith at this address. Routes calls to rogue operators.

Confirmed 020 3951 network member. Part of documented Hounslow expansion of the fake listing network.

Confirmed 020 3951 network member. Sequential number confirms same operation as Fix Locksmiths Hounslow.

Confirmed 020 3951 network member. Part of documented west London expansion into Feltham area.

Confirmed 020 3519 network member. East Molesey address — just outside London border. Sequential number confirms same operation as Richmond Lock Capital Twickenham.

Confirmed 020 8191 network member. Same network as Isle Locksmiths Isleworth and SW Locksmiths East Sheen.

POLICE INTERVENTION DOCUMENTED. Trustpilot review: "As we were being confronted by the locksmith, luckily a Police Woman was driving past in an unmarked car. She stopped her car in the road and alleviated a very tense and scary encounter. She took the details of the locksmith and warned him about his threatening and aggressive behaviour telling him he would be arrested if he kept on. She checked his details and recorded them phoning them through to her Police Station." Consumer paid only the original quoted price after police intervention. INVOICE NAME MISMATCH CONFIRMED — trades as Locksmaster, bills as General Services. £288 charged on arrival against lower quote. "Just under £500 to change a lock." Poor workmanship — lock still not working after job completed. Consumer could not get hold of operative afterwards. 117 Trustpilot reviews with consistent pattern. Operates under multiple company names and phone numbers confirmed by Trustpilot reviewer.

Companies House: London Locksmith 24H Ltd, Company No. 10882295. Incorporated 25 July 2017. Dissolved 8 January 2019. Sole director: Florin Ghiurca Muresan — overseas nationality. Registered address: PO Box W5 3BT, 37 The Ridings, London — a PO Box, not a genuine business address. Currently live on Google Maps at City Road EC1V 2NX — the same address as AM London Locksmiths Ltd convicted October 2019. Uses Birmingham 0121 area code on a London listing — proves no genuine local London presence. overseas director connects directly to documented overseas call centre overseas call centre recruitment activity for UK locksmith operations. Shell company structure used to route operations while obscuring true beneficial ownership.

Companies House: Your London Locksmiths Ltd, Company No. 15442099. Incorporated January 2024. Active. Registered at 241 Wick Road, London E9 5AF. SIC code 80200 — Security systems service activities. Recently incorporated — pattern consistent with replacement shell company registered after previous entity dissolved or prosecuted. First accounts due October 2025.

PREVIOUSLY SUSPENDED BY GOOGLE — now reinstated. Address confirmed as an active building site by direct observation — no locksmith business operates at this address. Google previously determined this listing violated their policies and suspended it for over a year. The listing has since been reinstated. Reviews do not name a specific locksmith or describe specific jobs — consistent with fabricated review pattern. The reinstatement of a previously suspended listing at an address confirmed as a building site is a direct failure of Google's own verification process. Google Maps listing coordinates: 51.468563, -0.323974.

RETIREMENT COMPLEX ADDRESS MISUSE CONFIRMED. Somerville House, 1 Rodney Road, Twickenham TW2 7AL is a purpose-built retirement housing complex opened 2022, managed by Richmond Housing Partnership (0800 032 2433). No locksmith business operates at this address. The residents are elderly people who have not consented to their home address being used as a fake locksmith business registration. This is a UK GDPR Article 17 breach — unlawful processing of personal data of elderly residents without consent. Google is running PAID ADVERTISING for this listing at this fraudulent address. KEY INDICATOR OF NO GENUINE PRESENCE: The listing uses only "1 Rodney Road, Twickenham" — it does not include the building name "Somerville House" which appears on all signage, correspondence and mail at that address. Anyone genuinely occupying or visiting this building regularly would know it as Somerville House. The omission of the building name is direct evidence the operator has never been to the address. A factually accurate consumer warning review — "this business is not located here" — was left on the listing and subsequently removed by Google following a complaint from the operator. Fabricated reviews remain live. Richmond Housing Partnership notified directly — 0800 032 2433. ICO complaint recommended — ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.

Companies House: Locksmiths Services 247 Limited, Company No. 16094706. Incorporated 21 November 2024. Active. Registered at 88 Clarence Avenue, London SW4 8JR — a residential address in Clapham. SIC code 43290 — Other construction installation — not locksmith services. WARNING: Confirmation statement overdue — company has not filed required annual statement. Overdue confirmation statement is a red flag indicating the company may not be operating legitimately. Residential address used as business registration. Very recently incorporated — November 2024. Pattern consistent with shell company structure.

Companies House: East London Locksmith Ltd, Company No. 16000172. Incorporated 6 October 2024. Active. Registered at Unit 17, 62 Stratford Centre, London E15 1XF — a unit in a shopping centre. SIC code 43999 — Other specialised construction activities — not locksmith services. Very recently incorporated October 2024. SIC code mismatch. Shopping centre unit address. Pattern consistent with recently incorporated shell company structure used for fake listings.

Companies House: Locksmith Master Limited, Company No. 15221925. Active. SIC code 80200 — Security systems service activities. Next accounts due July 2026. Pattern of generic company name consistent with fake listing operations. SIC 80200 is the code most commonly used by fake locksmith shell companies on Companies House.

Companies House: Your London Locksmiths Ltd, Company No. 15442099. Incorporated January 2024. Active. Registered at 241 Wick Road, London E9 5AF. SIC code 80200 — Security systems service activities. Recently incorporated — pattern consistent with replacement shell company registered after previous entity dissolved or prosecuted. Generic company name structure consistent with fake listing operations. Already documented in this database from earlier research.

Confirmed 020 8087 network member. 5 reviews — all generic, no named locksmith, no specific job details. Open 10am-11pm every day including all weekends. Template reviews: "Locked my keys in my toolshed," "had a panic bar installation at my store." No named operative. First detected August 2026.

Confirmed 020 3633 network member. 4 generic reviews — no named locksmith, no specific job details. Open 9am-10pm every day. Template reviews consistent with fake review factory. Already flagged in skill file as LockFusion Redbridge (7798).

Confirmed 020 3670 network member. 6 generic reviews using template text — "Master keyed the small office," "Took on the office." Open 6am-11pm every day. Sequential number with Scheven Global (6614) and Belsize Locksmith (6613) — three listings in Westminster area, same network, sequential numbers. First detected August 2026.

Confirmed 020 3670 network member. 5 generic reviews — identical template to Alpha Locksmith (6537) and Belsize Locksmith (6613). "Old Chubb serviced and rekeyed," "Master keyed the small unit." Open 24 hours every day. Sequential number confirms same operation. Victoria Street address — no genuine locksmith business here. First detected August 2026.

Confirmed 020 3670 network member. 6 generic reviews — identical template to Alpha Locksmith (6537) and Scheven Global (6614). "Salto fobs issued to the cleaning team," "Took on a new bookkeeper." Open 24 hours every day. Sequential numbers 6613, 6614, 6537 — three coordinated Westminster listings from same operation. First detected August 2026. NOTE: Listing named Belsize Locksmith but registered at Westminster address — geographic mismatch is itself a red flag.

Confirmed 020 3519 network member — sequential to Richmond Lock Capital Twickenham (9216) and CipherCraft East Molesey (9299). Open 24 hours every day. 8 reviews — mixed, one mentions "Mark" by name but also mentions "the company" confirming call centre structure. First detected August 2026.

Public Google Maps review confirms fake address: "BEWARE!!! This is a bogus shop and address. It does not exist. I have been there, searched for it. Like other locksmiths online, it is not a business which is established locally — instead the employees must travel in from elsewhere. I would absolutely NOT trust this locksmith." Direct confirmation from a member of the public who physically visited the address. 3.6 star rating — low for a locksmith listing. Mobile number used rather than landline or virtual number. First detected August 2026.

Zero reviews. No rating. Open 8am-11pm every day. 020 3984 prefix — unverified network, requires further monitoring. Residential road address in Greenwich. No named locksmith. Dormant placeholder or very recently activated listing. First detected August 2026. Monitor for review activity.

Bait and switch confirmed in public Google Maps review: "They came quickly and did the job of unlocking the door very well for £150 plus VAT. My porch door lock was the problem. I asked the locksmith to install the lock which they did, install a medium security lock but brazenly overcharged me for £220 (plus VAT and installation charges). This lock was worth £34 in B&Q. Never ask them to install locks after breaking the one." Lock marked up from £34 retail to £220 — 547% markup. Overcharging confirmed from independent public review. 4.3 star rating with 6 reviews — suspicious mix of positive and negative. First detected August 2026.

INVOICE DOCUMENTED ON LINKEDIN — 24 July 2026. Two separate victims each charged £960 by Lock Serv Limited. Invoice No. 19546. Breakdown: Open door blocked mechanism £250 — Supply new multipoint mechanism £230 — Supply new handle £120 — Labour £140 — Total £800 + VAT £160 = £960. Fair market value for this job approximately £200 to £250 all in. Overcharge of approximately 400%. Company Reg. No. 14063939. VAT Reg. No. GB503701827 — check at gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number. Phone 0330 058 2995 — a non-geographic national rate call centre number. A genuine local sole trader locksmith does not use a 0330 number. 0330 numbers route through call centres with no geographic connection. Posted publicly on LinkedIn by Jason M L Priest, Company Owner at Integrity Fire Doors Ltd — caption states "Two cases, each paying £960 to rogue locksmiths! If they say £49 callout then run." £49 bait and switch confirmed. Report to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice 0808 223 1133. Report to Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.

0330 numbers are non-geographic national rate numbers routed through call centres. They have no connection to any specific geographic area. A genuine local sole trader locksmith covering a specific area would never use a 0330 number as their primary contact. 0330 numbers on locksmith Google Maps listings are a strong indicator of a call centre operation — the same model used by fake listing networks using 020 3633, 020 8087 and other virtual number blocks. If a locksmith listing shows a 0330 number — treat it with the same caution as a known virtual number network prefix. Ask for a local landline number before booking anyone.

Companies House: LOCKSM8 LIMITED, Company No. 15528611. Incorporated 28 February 2024. Active. Registered at 30 Hamilton Court, Chilston Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9LN. PREVIOUS NAMES — incorporated as LOCKSMITHXPRESS LIMITED (Feb-Dec 2024), then changed to LOCKSMITH XPRESS LIMITED (Dec 2024-Apr 2025), then changed to LOCKSM8 LIMITED (April 2025 onwards). Two company name changes in just over a year is a significant red flag — consistent with attempting to evade negative reviews and complaints attached to previous company names. SIC codes 95290 and 96090 — Repair of personal and household goods and Other service activities — neither is a locksmith SIC code. Pattern consistent with shell company structure used for fake locksmith operations.

Companies House: Mr Locks Locksmith Limited, Company No. 15457219. Incorporated 31 January 2024. Active. Registered at 37 Station Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex TN40 1RG. SIC code 80200 — Security systems service activities — the most commonly used SIC code by fake locksmith shell companies on Companies House. Incorporated January 2024 — recently incorporated pattern consistent with shell company structure. First accounts due October 2025. Confirmation statement due February 2026.

Companies House: Complete Locksmith Services Ltd, Company No. 10969406. Incorporated 19 September 2017. Active. Registered at 14 Tye Common Road, Billericay, Essex CM12 9ND. SIC code 47190 — Other retail sale in non-specialised stores — not a locksmith SIC code. A company trading as a locksmith service using a retail SIC code is a significant mismatch. Accounts due June 2025 — overdue status requires checking. Older incorporation date but SIC code mismatch warrants monitoring.

UPDATED AUGUST 2026. New Trustpilot review confirms: "Charged us £838 to change a lock, they damaged our door and door frame in the process. They used intimidation and threatening behaviour to ensure we paid. We were invoiced from a company called General Services, so we left a review on Trustpilot for General Services before realising that this business has multiple phone numbers and websites, but is in fact the same company carrying out the same scam." THREE confirmed harms: £838 overcharge, property damage to door and door frame, intimidation and threatening behaviour. INVOICE NAME MISMATCH CONFIRMED — trades as Locksmaster, bills as General Services Ltd. Previous police intervention documented — policewoman stopped her car to intervene in aggressive confrontation. 117 Trustpilot reviews. Operates under multiple company names and phone numbers.

Companies House: Master Locksmiths Ltd, Company No. 11901134. Incorporated 23 March 2019. Currently active with ACTIVE PROPOSAL TO STRIKE OFF — being wound up. Registered at 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX — the same City Road address used by AM London Locksmiths Ltd convicted at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in October 2019. Incorporated just months before the conviction. SIC 80200 — Security systems service activities. The use of this address by multiple companies — including convicted operators and companies now being wound up — confirms City Road EC1V as a repeatedly misused virtual office address. This is now the fourth documented company using this convicted address.

Companies House: UK Local Locksmiths Ltd, Company No. 14283093. Incorporated 8 August 2022. Active. Registered at Flat 21, 62 High Street, Watford WD17 1AH — a residential flat address. SIC code 25720 — Manufacture of locks and hinges — not a locksmith service company. A company calling itself a locksmith service is registered at a residential flat with a manufacturing SIC code. Pattern consistent with shell company structure. Note: distinct from UK Local Locksmith (uklocallocksmith.co.uk) already documented in this database as Alan Services Ltd NW4.

NAME CHANGE PATTERN CONFIRMED by public Trustpilot reviewer: "Used to be known as 24/7 locksmiths, they notoriously scam and overcharge vulnerable people, then change their company name to hide the bad reviews. They'll be the first to appear on your Google search due to sponsored posts." Trading under multiple names including Locksmiths Ltd, Fixtoon Ltd, and previously 24/7 locksmiths. Fixtoon Ltd charged a disabled person £954 to gain entry and replace a lock barrel — confirmed on Trustpilot. Another reviewer: £1,779 to replace one front door lock — charged to a vulnerable adult in emergency. Consumer left alone, felt threatened. Quoted £50, demanded £400 aggressively — vulnerable daughter targeted. Smashed lock and took it away to hide evidence. Multiple names, multiple websites, sponsored search advertising confirmed. Avoid all iterations of this operation.

Trustpilot reviewer confirms linked network: "Not a legitimate locksmith service. This company sells a typical locksmith scam. They send out a fake locksmith who will mislead you into thinking that your lock cannot be picked and has to be drilled. They are linked to other locksmith scam companies such as uklocallocksmith, bristol.locksmith-co.uk." Network connection confirmed by consumer who investigated. £250 charged to elderly lady — replacement lock bought from local shop for £9.99 — 2,400% markup. Angle-grinder used on bolt — unnecessary destruction. Strike plate not replaced — door left insecure. National operation advertising locally but sending drivers from elsewhere.

FULLY DOCUMENTED — August 2026. Company No. 15170909. Active. Director: Bogdan-Florin STOICA — Romanian nationality — net assets only £700. INVOICE NAME MISMATCH CONFIRMED — consumers calling "Your Local Locksmith Company" and "Book A Local Locksmiths" receive invoices from BS Security Maintenance Ltd. Consumer who questioned pricing was immediately blocked. MULTIPLE TRADING NAMES — Book A Local Locksmiths, Your Local Locksmith Company, LRS Locksmiths, BS Security. CONFIRMED HARMS FROM TRUSTPILOT (108 reviews): (1) Quoted £59 — invoiced £213. (2) Charged £648 — work described as dreadful — vulnerable woman alone. (3) £852 charged for 30 minutes work — barrel replacement that should have cost £50. (4) Over £1,000 charged for drilling Chubb lock and fitting two new locks. (5) Bedbound 91 year old gentleman charged — all that was required was tightening a handle with a Phillips screwdriver. (6) £654 for supplying and fitting a lock confirmed overcharge. (7) Drilled lock immediately without attempting non-destructive entry. (8) Removed old parts — no way to verify what was replaced. Parts had no packaging, receipts, or proof of origin. VULNERABLE VICTIMS specifically targeted — elderly, women alone, people in emergency situations. Trustpilot profile: bs-security.co.uk. Report to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice 0808 223 1133. Report to Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.

CONFIRMED FAKE LISTING — Multiple red flags. Phone: 07586 140 261 — mobile number only, no landline, no geographic connection confirmed. Address: 17 Roehampton Gate London SW15 5JR — residential address ALSO used by lockguardlocksmithputney.co.uk (020 8087 1318) and larncelocksmithputney.co.uk (020 8087 0376) — three different fake locksmith websites claiming same residential address. FABRICATED REVIEWS CONFIRMED: three website testimonials show hardcoded timestamps ("30 minutes ago", "1 day ago", "2 days ago") that never change — not real timestamps. No named operative anywhere on website despite claiming to be "locals" and "part of the community". Website built April 2023 on WordPress — identical template structure to other SW15 cluster fake websites. Twitter account @locksmith_SW15 created solely to appear local. Multiple pages recently updated January/May 2026 to maintain SEO freshness. No MLA membership. No Checkatrade. No Trustpilot. Connected to the documented SW15 fake locksmith cluster alongside LockGuard Putney and Larnce Locksmith Putney. Report website to NCSC at ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website. Report to Cloudflare abuse at abuse.cloudflare.com. Report Google Maps listing via redressal form.

FULLY DOCUMENTED. Company No. 11440699. Previously COSAT LTD (June 2018 to October 2025). NAME CHANGED and director changed simultaneously October 2025. Director (current): George Cristian Hosu — overseas nationality — identity verification due 5 November 2026. Director (resigned): Constantin Sandu — overseas nationality — address The Grange, Willow Avenue, Stanley, DH9 8JN. THREE CONSTRUCTION SIC CODES — zero locksmith codes. INVOICE DOCUMENTED Reddit 28/07/2026: Invoice No. 0206 — £580.80 total — £49 bait callout fee confirmed — lock drilled immediately. Website: ontimelocksmith.co.uk. Email: ontimelocksmith.co.uk@gmail.com. VAT: 307518216. MOST SEARCHED TERM on locksmithscams.co.uk by significant margin — multiple victims confirmed. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.

INVOICE NAME MISMATCH CONFIRMED. Consumer contacted locksmith and was invoiced on Lock Serv Ltd paperwork — not Sam Locks. Confirmed on Trustpilot review for lockserv.co.uk: "Company I contacted was Sam Locks in Dorking but invoiced on Lock Serv Ltd paper. He lied, he said he'd replaced the inner parts of my very expensive conservatory door as handle wasn't working properly." NOTE: Lock Serv Locksmiths (lockserv.co.uk) — a legitimate company — has posted a prominent warning on their own Trustpilot page stating: "Another company has been impersonating Lock Serv Locksmiths and overcharging customers. They are NOT connected to us in any way." Action Fraud reference issued: RF26050263929C. If you have been affected contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 quoting this reference. Also report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133.

INVOICE NAME MISMATCH CONFIRMED. Consumer called "Locksmith Near Me London" — invoice from Locksmith Solutions, 222 Boston Road. Parts markup confirmed: charged £375 for parts sourced for £60 — 525% markup. Total charge £684 for fixing a basic lock. Trustpilot reviewer: "AVOID AVOID AVOID — Scam — their actual name is Locksmith Solutions, 222 Boston Road and you can see how many negative reviews they have." Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. Report to Action Fraud 0300 123 2040. If VAT was charged — report to HMRC at gov.uk/report-vat-fraud.

FULLY DOCUMENTED. Company No. 14641477. INVOICE NAME MISMATCH CONFIRMED across multiple platforms — consumers calling Trust Locksmith, Trust 24 Locksmith, Locksmith Team, and city-locksmith.co.uk all receive invoices from DIYBEST LTD. FEATURED ON BBC ONE SHOW 16 APRIL 2026 — customers charged exorbitant money to unlock a door and replace barrel. DOCUMENTED HARMS: £900 charged for simple lock change; £597.60 on card machine thrust in face before invoice produced; £603.60 for 20 minutes work; £537.60 subbed out via DIYBEST Ltd; Quoted £39 on phone — jumped to £120 callout plus extras. THREATENING BEHAVIOUR: debt collector threats made to prevent chargeback; credit score threats used as intimidation. Consumer states: "Called Trust 24 Locksmith, invoice name is DIYBEST Ltd." Company changed phone number mid-investigation — new number 02039051021 confirmed on Trustpilot. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. Action Fraud 0300 123 2040. HMRC VAT fraud 0800 788 887.

Companies House: Kastreall Ltd, Company No. 13564549. Incorporated 13 August 2021. Active. SIC 25720 — Manufacture of locks and hinges — not a locksmith service company. Registered Suite 229a, 42 Watford Way London NW4 3AL. Also listed at Ilford Lane Business Centre. 81 Trustpilot reviews. DOCUMENTED HARMS: Single mum of three — charged £558 for lock that should cost under £100; Consumer charged nearly £600 to be let into house late at night alone and vulnerable; £600 attempted charge. INVOICE EVIDENCE: Consumer states "it was the KS group bank account I paid and it is their details on the receipt and a link to the Kastreall Group website on the receipt" — directly contradicting Kastreall's claim that subcontractors are responsible. Connected company: Bespoke Services 2001 described as "very newly incorporated" by victim. Customer support name "Inna" appears in multiple replies. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.

Companies House: Top Lock and Key Services Ltd, Company No. 15629979. Incorporated 9 April 2024. Active. Registered at 95 Dawes Road London SW6 7DU. SIC 41202 — Construction of domestic buildings — not a locksmith service company. CONFIRMATION STATEMENT OVERDUE — failure to file is a red flag. A locksmith company with a construction SIC code that cannot file its annual statement on time. Pattern consistent with other shell companies in this database. Requires further investigation. Report any invoice from this company to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133.

FULLY DOCUMENTED. Company No. 14063939. VAT GB503701827. DELIBERATELY IMPERSONATING legitimate company Lock Serv Locksmiths Ltd (lockserv.co.uk) — genuine company has posted prominent warning on their own Trustpilot and website: "Another company called Lock Serv Limited has been impersonating Lock Serv Locksmiths Limited and overcharging customers. They are NOT connected to us." ACTION FRAUD REFERENCE ISSUED: RF26050263929C — quote when reporting. INVOICE NAME MISMATCH: Consumer called Sam Locks Dorking — invoiced on Lock Serv Ltd paper. DOCUMENTED HARMS: Elderly person charged £400 for simple sticking lock; Cash only demanded; VAT charged; Price increased from phone quote to doorstep; Threatened with bailiffs; Operative filmed themselves screaming "I'm being attacked" to intimidate payment — this is documented on Trustpilot; £520 charged — original locksmith who was called refunded consumer; £960 x 2 victims — Invoice No. 19546 dated 24 July 2026. Report to Action Fraud quoting RF26050263929C on 0300 123 2040. Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. HMRC VAT fraud 0800 788 887 — VAT number GB503701827.

Companies House: Blaga Vest Ltd, Company No. 10908735. Incorporated 10 August 2017. Currently Active with ACTIVE PROPOSAL TO STRIKE OFF — being wound up. Registered at 1 Gerry Raffles Square London E15 — Stratford area. This company has been identified as connected to locksmith fraud operations. Currently being wound up — the proposal to strike off is consistent with the pattern of dissolving companies after complaints accumulate and reforming under new names. Any invoice from Blaga Vest Ltd in connection with locksmith services should be reported to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133 and Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 immediately.

24 Hour Online Services Ltd has been identified as an invoice company name appearing on locksmith bills where consumers called a different trading name. This is consistent with the documented pattern of rogue locksmith operations using one advertising name and billing under a completely different company name to obstruct chargebacks. If you received an invoice from 24 Hour Online Services Ltd in connection with a locksmith callout — report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133, Action Fraud 0300 123 2040, and your bank for a chargeback immediately. Requires further investigation to confirm Companies House details.

Lock Services London Ltd has been reported as an invoice company name appearing on locksmith bills where the consumer called a different advertised trading name. Pattern consistent with the documented fake locksmith invoice mismatch model — advertise under one name, bill under another to obstruct chargebacks. If you received an invoice from Lock Services London Ltd in connection with a locksmith callout — report to Trading Standards on 0808 223 1133 and request a chargeback from your bank immediately. Check the Companies House number on the invoice at find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.

CONFIRMED NETWORK. Three trading names documented by Trustpilot reviewer: Kingsman Group, Wellington Services, Kingsman Security Solutions Ltd — all same operation. Connected to locallocksmith4you.co.uk. Trustpilot reviewer states: "Well known within the locksmith industry as Romanian criminals." £39 bait price — over £150 charged for few seconds of work on a jammed door. Reviewer confirms this is a coordinated operation using multiple account names. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.

CONFIRMED LINK. Trustpilot reviewer confirms: "General Services, also trading under the name LGSD Ltd. Locksmiths that can be found when searching book-a-locallocksmith.co.uk. They will claim to be a local company, one of the mobile numbers they use is 07368 842846." DOCUMENTED HARMS: Quoted £110 — charged £405.60; Disabled vulnerable tenant locked out of flat charged over £1,000. 169 Trustpilot reviews on general-services.co.uk. Note: General Services Ltd is the same invoice name used by the Locksmaster operation — may be connected or may be a coincidental name match — further investigation required. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.

Companies House: QuickFix Locksmiths Ltd, Company No. 12299029. 129 Trustpilot reviews. FAKE REVIEWS CONFIRMED: Trustpilot reviewer states "All the 5 star reviews for this SCAM company are FAKE!! Notice how they're all coming from Romania." DOCUMENTED HARMS: Quoted £59 callout plus lock — charged £432 — lock fitted was wrong model worth approximately £20; Elderly neighbour targeted — extortionate rates charged; Door frame destroyed — no accountability taken; Reviewer states 5-star reviews are fake and coming from Romania using VPN. Pattern: fabricated positive reviews from overseas accounts to maintain rating while genuine negative reviews document systematic fraud. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. Action Fraud 0300 123 2040. HMRC VAT fraud 0800 788 887 if VAT charged.

68 Trustpilot reviews — majority negative. DOCUMENTED HARMS: £710 attempted for lock replacement — not what was quoted; £909.60 invoice presented for door not locking — no quote given; £597 charged for lock change — described as "naked profiteering"; £638.40 charged — "making high profit from vulnerable situations"; Daughter locked out — father called — charged £597 to drill and replace. Reviewer notes the company "used to be great" suggesting operational change. New ownership or franchise model replacing legitimate operation. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.

Companies House: Fast Locksmith London Ltd, Company No. 15658838. Incorporated 18 April 2024. Active. Registered at 5 Verge Apartments, 2a Colin Road, London NW10 2ED — a residential apartment address. SIC 33190 — Repair of other equipment — not a locksmith service SIC code. Pattern consistent with shell companies documented throughout this database — residential address, mismatched SIC code, recent incorporation. Report any invoice from this company to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133.

Top Notch Locksmith Ltd has been identified as an invoice company name appearing on locksmith bills. If you received an invoice from Top Notch Locksmith Ltd after calling a locksmith online — this is a documented invoice name mismatch pattern. Check Companies House at find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133 and Action Fraud 0300 123 2040. Request chargeback from your bank immediately.

KC ER Services Ltd has been identified as an invoice company name in connection with rogue locksmith callouts. If you received an invoice from KC ER Services Ltd after calling a locksmith you found online — report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133 and Action Fraud 0300 123 2040. Check Companies House for the company number and report VAT fraud to HMRC on 0800 788 887 if VAT was charged on the invoice.

DR Locksmith Ltd has been identified as an invoice company name appearing on locksmith bills where consumers called a different advertised company. Pattern consistent with the documented bait and switch invoice mismatch model. If you received an invoice from DR Locksmith Ltd — report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133 and Action Fraud 0300 123 2040. Check Companies House at find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk and report VAT fraud to HMRC if applicable.

All Time Locksmiths has been identified in consumer reports as an operation connected to overcharging and bait and switch pricing. If you called All Time Locksmiths or received an invoice from this name — report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133 and Action Fraud 0300 123 2040. Check if the invoice name matches a registered company at Companies House.

Emergency Locksmith Services is a generic trading name used by multiple rogue locksmith operations. Multiple consumers have reported receiving invoices or calling companies operating under variations of this name. Because it is generic it may be used by several different unconnected rogue operators simultaneously. If you called or received an invoice from Emergency Locksmith Services — note the exact phone number and company number on the invoice and check at Companies House. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133 and Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.

INVOICE NAME MISMATCH CONFIRMED. Trustpilot reviewer confirms: "Real company name Tradespex Ltd — these gentlemen and lady on the phone fooled her at every turn, charging her approximately £600 for a routine fix which they oversold as an urgent lock change." ADDITIONAL FRAUD: Follow-up visit guaranteed free of charge on phone — then charged approximately £200 on arrival. INVOICE EVIDENCE: Email address on invoice inactive. Company refused alternative contact address — line deliberately dropped three times before providing it. BRIGHTON OPERATIVE DOCUMENTED: Operative offered to drill lock for £40 cash on the side — off the books — after being refused on quoted price. This is itself evidence of operating outside proper invoicing. Invoice shows £226.80 charged without prior agreement. Connected to DIYBEST Ltd network via locksmith-team.co.uk — both company names appear in Locksmith Team Trustpilot reviews. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. Action Fraud 0300 123 2040. Check Companies House for company number and report VAT fraud to HMRC 0800 788 887 if VAT charged.

Fried Specs Limited has been reported as a company name appearing on locksmith invoices. Companies House search for this exact name did not return a locksmith-connected entity — it is possible the name is spelled differently on the invoice (e.g. Friedspecs, Fried Spec, Fried Specs Ltd). If you have an invoice from a company with a similar name in connection with a locksmith callout — please check the exact spelling and company number on the invoice at find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk and report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133 and Action Fraud 0300 123 2040. If VAT was charged report to HMRC on 0800 788 887.

Companies House: BetterLocksmith Ltd, Company No. 15560102. Incorporated 13 March 2024. Active. Registered at 2a The Fairway, London N14 4NY — Palmers Green/Southgate area. TWO SIC CODES: 41202 — Construction of domestic buildings AND 80200 — Security systems service activities. A company calling itself a locksmith service registering with a construction SIC code (41202) is a documented red flag pattern consistent with other shell companies in this database. Incorporated March 2024 — relatively new operation. If you received an invoice from BetterLocksmith Ltd or called a locksmith service using this company name — report to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice 0808 223 1133. Check Companies House for director details. Report VAT fraud to HMRC 0800 788 887 if VAT was charged on the invoice.

114 Trustpilot reviews. Quoted £100 to gain entry — charged £365 adding callout and VAT on arrival. Operative charged £406 for 20 minute job — went to van claiming to get replacement lock, returned saying old lock works fine, refitted old lock, charged £406. Told consumer lock was discontinued — same lock found on Amazon for £20-£70. Website states "pricing always upfront with no hidden fees" — directly contradicted by documented experience. Connected company Locksmiths Services 247 Limited Co. No. 16094706 — SIC 43290 other construction installation — confirmation statement overdue. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. reportfraud.police.uk.

DISSOLVED COMPANIES in footer — PVIDA Security and Master Locksmiths both confirmed dissolved on Companies House. Does not announce company name when phone answered. Displays fake scores from Trustpilot Google and Checkatrade on website. Would not fix door properly would not issue refund. Charged for new parts while refitting old parts. Would not leave until paid. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133.

£2,100 to replace 5 cylinders — or £1,000 to undo their own work. CHARGING VAT WITHOUT PROVIDING VAT NUMBER — criminal offence under Value Added Tax Act 1994. States "applied for one" — this is not lawful. Not on MLA register. Website claims no hidden costs — multiple reviewers confirm false. Company does not exist at address provided. Report VAT fraud to HMRC 0800 788 887. Trading Standards 0808 223 1133.

Quoted £59 all in — on arrival demanded £59 plus £95 for simple 5 minute job. Fitted Versa brand lock worth £11-20 at B&Q — charged £375. Aggressive and rude when consumer called to complain. Call centre operation not a local locksmith. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133.

£700 for a 15 minute job. Operative arrived with drill in hand smelling of drink. Damaged door. Fitted temporary lock that did not work properly. £350 charged — emergency callout fee added on top of callout fee and entry fee all plus VAT. 79 Trustpilot reviews majority negative. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133. reportfraud.police.uk.

£500 to drill a lock. Claims in review responses to be "part of Trading Standards" — Trading Standards is a government enforcement body not a membership scheme. No business can be part of Trading Standards. This claim is false and potentially misleading. Accused of paying for fake negative reviews to discredit genuine complainants. 118 Trustpilot reviews majority negative. Report to Trading Standards 0808 223 1133.

Told consumer lock was discontinued 12 years ago to justify inflated price — consumer forced operative to reveal make — same lock on Amazon for £38. £400 charged for £50 lock. £69 callout £160 labour £221 for part — part available from Screwfix at fraction of price. Refused to provide part details — admitted under pressure it was a Screwfix product. Consumer alone with child — pressured to pay immediately. 104 Trustpilot reviews majority negative. Report Trading Standards 0808 223 1133.