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Areas affected by fake locksmith listings — UK towns and cities

Fake locksmith listings have been documented across every London borough and every major UK city. West London — specifically the TW postcode area — has the highest documented concentration. Find a genuine locksmith for your area.

West London — most heavily affected

The TW postcode area — covering Richmond, Twickenham, Kew, Isleworth, Brentford, Hampton, Teddington, Whitton, Strawberry Hill, St Margarets, East Sheen, and North Sheen — has the highest documented concentration of fake locksmith listings in the UK. Every postcode in this area has documented fake listings using the 020 8087, 020 3633, and other virtual number networks.

UK towns and cities with documented fake listings

The fake locksmith model is used across every UK town and city with sufficient population density. The following areas have all had fake listings documented.

Find a genuine locksmith in your area

Search the MLA finder at locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith by your postcode. Every MLA member has been vetted, inspected, DBS checked, and assessed for technical competence. Or call the MLA directly on 01327 262255.