Is Neighborhood Lock fraud?

• Subscription Services: Customers may unknowingly subscribe to a service that charges a recurring fee.
• Emergency Services: Higher charges may apply for after-hours or emergency locksmith services.
• Service Call Fees: A standard charge for the locksmith to arrive at the location, regardless of whether service is rendered.
• Replacement Parts: Costs associated with new locks, keys, or other hardware that need to be purchased during the service.
• Miscommunication: Customers might misunderstand the quoted price, leading to unexpected charges.
• Travel Fees: Additional fees may be incurred based on the distance from the locksmith’s shop to the customer’s location.
• Additional Services: Charges for extra services such as rekeying, lock picking, or installation not initially discussed.
• Cancellation Fees: Fees charged when a scheduled appointment is canceled with little notice.

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the neighborhood-locksmith-store.com via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the neighborhood-locksmith-store.com refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with neighborhood-locksmith-store.com, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

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