False locksmiths hiding behind a false front address on Google Map
Google search of "Locksmith near me" led me to a false (non-existent) locksmith address, with a fake corporate name ; I called them nevertheless, presuming that they were new in the neighborhood, and they dispatched an unidentified "locksmith" van within an hour - the locksmith performed the two lock swaps within 30 minutes (one of which using my provided parts), then billed us for $839 - Until I received the bill, I was not aware that I was dealing with "Check Point Door and Lock ", and was presuming that I was dealing with the "new locksmith in our neighborhood" that Google map flagged - after receiving the $839 invoice, I checked their reviews on Yelp, which confirmed a rating of 1 star out of 10 for multiple reviewers - Importantly, many of the reviews mentioned a CBC Marketplace investigative story on Check Point Security . When I viewed CBC's investigative journalism report on Check Point , I felt sick in the stomach. Google should know better than allowing fake listings on their Google map search. Also, the locksmith industry should be regulated, and dubious companies such as Check Point should not allowed to stay in business. I wish that Homestars and BBB Better Business Bureau would allow to publish real reviews such as this one for all to see, to stop similar companies from taking advantage of seniors like me (65).
- Approximate cost of services:
- $839.00