GET THE SERVICE YOU DESERVE In 2017, 95 percent of ads online for locksmiths turned out to be scams, and every year, the Better Business Bureau receives more complaints about locksmiths than almost any other occupation. Luckily, there are many reputable locksmiths who are just as eager to warn you about some of the most common scams pulled by fake locksmiths. Here are four of them. and to make sure they have the proper licensure from the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) when they arrive at your home or place of business.
FAKE MOM AND POP LOCKSMITHS Don’t always assume that the numbers for local locksmiths are actually local. In order to cover a large geographic area, some scammers and criminals will set up large, nonlocal call centers that subcontract work to subpar locksmiths in your local area. If your “locksmith” answers the phone with “Louisville locksmiths,” “locksmith services,” or anything other than an official business name, hang up the phone and try another number. BAIT-AND-SWITCH RATES Be aware of hourly rates that seem too good to be true; they probably are. If someone quotes you $15–$40 an hour, they are probably a scammer. Typically, they lure customers in with their low rates and then charge 400–500 percent more than advertised under the guise of additional fees once they finish up. Typically, hourly rates of honest locksmiths are higher to begin with, but you know you’re getting the service you deserve. IDENTITY THEFT Even if the locksmith charges reasonable rates and delivers quality service, there is still a risk that their intent is to steal your financial information to sell to criminals or use for themselves. The best way to prevent this is to look at customer reviews online
recipe title replacement parts. It is more than likely that your lock never had to be broken to begin with, and that you could have saved money and trouble by calling a more reputable locksmith. Ultimately, the best defense to avoid scams is to get the contact info for a reputable locksmith now so that you NEW HANDLE SCAM This scam is a common way subpar locksmiths get customers to pay for extra services that were not necessary to start with. The locksmith will say that in order to fix the lock, they will need to break the handle or wrench it free from the door and make you pay for the
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INGREDIENTS • 2 quarts water • 1 cup kosher salt • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 2 tablespoons saltpeter (potassium nitrate) • 1 cinnamon stick, broken into large pieces • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 8 cloves garlic • 8 whole allspice berries • 12 whole juniper berries • 2 bay leaves, crumbled • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 2 pounds ice • 1 5-pound beef brisket, trimmed • 1 small onion, quartered • 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped • 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large stockpot, combine water, garlic, and all herbs and spices to make brine. Cook over high heat until salt and sugar are fully dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in ice. 2. Once water temp reaches 45 F, place brisket in a 2-gallon zip-close bag, pour in brine to cover, lay flat in a large container, and store in fridge. 3. Brine for 10 days, checking daily to make sure brisket is fully submerged and brine is stirred. 4. After 10 days, remove brisket from brine and rinse under cool water. In a large pot, cover brisket, onion, carrot, and celery with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 2 1/2–3 hours. 5. Remove, slice across the grain, and serve.
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