Colorado Locksmith in the News

MSNBC Targets "Scammer" Locksmiths
MSNBC Video
MSNBC Targets "Scammer" Locksmiths with hidden camera sting.  Locksmith uses crowbar, argues with news reporter, marks up service, bait and switch.  Click here to go to video.

A Real Colorado Locksmith company,
Acoma Locksmith Service
Examiner.com, Denver Business News - by Victor Vigil
As a real local Colorado locksmith, Acoma Locksmith Service has been in business since 1937. With a physical walk-in shop at 421 Perry Street in Castle Rock, owners Barry and Beverly Meyer are assisting the surrounding communities with such services as...
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A Real Colorado Locksmith company,
Englewood lock and Safe
Examiner.com, Denver Business News - by Victor Vigil
As a real local Colorado locksmith, Englewood Lock and Safe, has two walk-in locations, the main store is at 4310 S. Broadway in Englewood and the other at 6860 S. Yosemite in Centennial, both shops have a wide array of locks and...
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Local Colorado Locksmith assists Competition
Examiner.com, Denver Business News - by Victor Vigil
In this day and age when businesses fight for the pie, one locksmith moves against this concept. David Ayers, CRL, of Ayers Front Range Lock and Key helps the competition by facilitating bi-weekly study sessions....
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Nationwide Locksmith Scam Targets Local Victims

Heidi Hemmat Investigative Reporter-Fox 31 KVDR
DENVER - It's bad enough when you're locked out of your home or car. But what's worse, is what can happen to you when you call a locksmith and become the victim of...
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American Brands Council recognizes Schlage lock in 2010 edition of the book America’s Greatest Brands

Press Release: GLA Communications 6-May-2010

Carmel, IN – The American Brands Council, a distinguished group of independent advertising, marketing and communications professionals, has selected Schlage for inclusion in the 2010 edition of America’s Greatest Brands, which pays tribute to the strongest brands in the country every year. The book is scheduled to be published in September.

In judging a brand’s worthiness, the Council considers a number of factors, including: brand quality, resilience and longevity, market leadership and dominance, customer loyalty and social responsibility. But what defines the essence of a great brand?... (read more)

A Letter from
Gordon Racine, CML.
ALOA Southwest Director
To: All Colorado Locksmiths- 14Dec2009
Dear Colorado Locksmiths,
Over the last several years our industry has been under serious attack from criminals (Scammers) using the good and honorable name of locksmiths. They use misleading tactics to steal from vulnerable citizens. This usually happens...
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Feds Say Creve Coeur Locksmith Part of a National Scam
St. Louis Post  Dispatch- by Robert Patrick-Nov 4 2009

Key to Success
Pueblo Chieftain, by Patrick Malone - Sept 21, 2009

Colorado Attorney General Obtains Settlement Barring Englewood Firm From Misleading Consumers-
June 25, 2009 DENVER —
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Keying in on Locksmith Fraud
Denver Post-by Anthony Bow June 5, 2009
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Basad, Inc Locksmith to pay $100,000.00 for duping customers
Denver Post-by Howard Pankratz
An Englewood locksmith company that was accused of overcharging consumers for its services has agreed to pay $100,000 to customers who complained of being duped by the company...
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Unlocking Big and Small Crises
The Gazette, Colo Spgs - by Sarah Colwell - Jan 5, 2005
This story is part of an occasional series about locally owned small businesses of interest...When Homer Henley opened his locksmith shop in 1945, he charged 35 cents for a duplicate key...
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