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Locksmiths & Your Security:
Tricks of the Trade
There is a feeling of powerless desperation that seems to overwhelm most people when they realize that they have locked themselves out of their home or car. If you haven't provided a spare key to a relative or friend, your best option is usually to call a locksmith. However, your worst-case scenario might just become an opportunity for an unscrupulous locksmith to take advantage of you when you're most helpless. Before you dial that number, be cautious of potential rip-offs.
In Miami-Dade, locksmiths undergo a criminal background check when they register with the County's Consumer Services Department and upon renewal of their license. This is essential due to safety reasons. The tools they use give them access to people's personal property.
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