In the UK, these scams have become an epidemic, rising 147% between January and March, compared with the same time last year. Why are they suddenly so common? And what can you do if you’re charged thousands for a quick, easy job?

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/15/the-scary-rise-of-locksmith-scams-i-was-shut-out-with-my-baby-and-charged-2200-to-get-back-in)

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