Fonicy Locksmith — Locksmith Scam Profile

If you received an invoice or callout from this company

Call your bank immediately. Credit card over £100 — Section 75. Debit card — chargeback. Report to Trading Standards: 0808 223 1133. Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040.

Company details

Company name	Fonicy Locksmith
Phone number	020 3479 7845
Address	27 Perth Road, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6BX
Tags	london redbridge ig2 harm new-2026

What we know

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.

What to do if you were charged by Fonicy Locksmith

Call your bank immediately

Credit card over £100 — Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Debit card — chargeback. Do this today.

Report to Trading Standards

Citizens Advice — 0808 223 1133. Give them the company name, amount quoted, amount charged.

Report to Action Fraud

0300 123 2040 or actionfraud.police.uk — especially if the invoice company name differs from the one you called.

Report to Ofcom

Report the phone number at ofcom.org.uk — this can get the number suspended and shut down the operation.

💰 Report VAT fraud to HMRC

If VAT was charged on your invoice — check the VAT number at gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number and report fraud to HMRC on 0800 788 887.

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