Fly-by night locksmiths will offer you low prices and then raise their price at the time of service and after service. They will intimidate you and hold your keys hostage until you pay the bill all while doing unprofessional work and installing cheap hardware. They also force you to pay cash. 

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- Service technician shows up in a car or unmarked van.

- They advertise a $15 or $20 service call.

- No store front location.

- They accept cash only.