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Over the past few years several state’s attorney generals have sued the illegal locksmith companies and AT&T. At least in those states the citizens can rest a little easier and the honest locksmiths can continue to work and provide for their families. But I beg to ask…Why hasn’t the attorney general of Georgia done anything? Are we more interested in bass fishing here in Georgia instead of shutting down illegal crime syndicates? I like to fish but not that much.
Many Georgia residents have been victimized by these illegal locksmith companies. I am sure that at least a few have complained to the attorney general or to the governors office. We have had legislation pending for a few years now that would regulate the locksmith industry and require locksmiths to be licenced. Passing this law would be a good first step in combatting these thieves but our legislators will not act on it. Maybe they are spending too much time at the lake catching bass?
In the mean time, If you need a locksmith, feel free to call us. We live and work here. Our company and its subsidiaries have been in business for over 30 years. We have a Texas Locksmith licence(#B15724) and a Georgia Low Voltage Licence(#LVG105098) That is the closest that Georgia has to a “security” license.
Whether you need an automotive locksmith, commercial locksmith, or a residential locksmith, you can trust that our locksmith service will be the best, most detailed, and the most professional.

Here is an article which describes what can happen when a home owner does not heed the advice to install proper locks. I inform homeowners all the time that the locks on their homes are inadequate and should be replaced. Some heed me warning, some, at their peril, ignore our advise and suffer the consequences.

“Master Locksmith and Security” IS NOT US! We are Master Locksmith Co. and Abbot Safe and Lock.
The other company is copying our name and is purposefully trying to mislead you. They are in fact one of the Israeli companies fleecing consumers. Do not confuse “Master Locksmith and Security” with the real Master Locksmith Co.

Here is an article that I would like to share with you regarding surveillance camera issues.

With the recent events in Florida, we can now allow ourselves to hope that the “locksmith landscape” will see better times in the future. As the federal authorities investigate Dependable Locksmith, we can assume that the trail of fraud and deceit will lead them to Atlanta, we hope so anyway, and that there will be many arrests here as well. It is a fact that 80-90% of the advertisements that people view when looking for a locksmith in Atlanta are in fact tied to these types of companies. Customers deserve to know that when they are calling in need of such a personal service, they will be served by a technician who has been cleared by the authorities and approved by their peers. This in turn will give them the assurance that when a locksmith sells them a high security lock, like Multi Lock, they will indeed receive that product and not a cheap substitute,(refer to the customers invoice posted previously)or that a simple lockout will not turn into a multi-hundred dollar ordeal.
When we at Abbot Safe and Lock/Master Locksmith Co. set out to install Multi Lock high security locks on a customers home or business, there is never any doubt that they will receive the product promised and that it will be installed according to the most demanding standards. Trust me, there is more to installing a lock(especially a Multi Lock high security lock)than knocking a couple of holes in a door. There a several parts and steps that can be omitted in order for the technician to save time and effort. This type of attitude does not fly around here. When a customer decides to share their hard-earned money with us, they are damned sure going to get more than they pay for.We are going to work hard for that money. We use all the parts that are included in a lockset and do not skip steps during the installation. These types of practices would deprive our customers of the full quality of the products that they have entrusted us to install for them. We want to earn and keep our customers trust.
Now is the time for Georgia citizens to renew their efforts to call attention to this crime wave. Call the office of the attorney general and demand that they take action to protect Georgia’s citizens. If you feel that you have been victimized by one of these companies call the US Postal Inspectors office at: 877 876 2455
Even if you have not been a victim, call anyway. Don’t wait until it happens to you.
Keep it real,
Mike

If Google does not do something to investigate these corrupt companies,and to protect their legitimate clients, then the lawsuits need to start.

I received my test results from Austin. I passed the exam; correctly answering 110 out of 140 questions. Right on!

http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/aloa/scammers.php
Call your Georgia legislator and tell them you want the protection of a requirement of a license to operate as locksmith.

My trip to Texas was very satisfying. The test went well. I am more sure than not that I passed. I went through the 140 questions and answered all that I knew for certain and made notes about the ones for which I needed to go to the book. I did have a little trouble trying to cross reference the questions with the table of contents. Some of the information in a particular question could be found in several different sections of the book so it was not as straight forward as I had hoped. Never-the-less I believe I did well.
I got to see my sister Donna, and I met her boyfriend Frank. I really like him and we all had a nice time together. Next time I go back I hope I can get him to take me fishing down in Corpus Christi. That man can catch some fish! There were pictures of both of them with beautiful redfish and speckled trout all over the house. Nice!
The folks at Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Austin were great. Professor Phil welcomed me into his school and let me train as his guest. His instruction that day was great and I know that I am a better fighter because of it. Thanks professor.(A Jiu-Jitsu instructor is addressed as professor)
I had the pleasure of rolling with Richard, David and Georgette on Friday. I learned some stuff from them and had a good time rolling. Don’t forget to go fishing for elbows, Georgette! My training partner on Thursday was a young man named Matt. He was a great training partner. Anyone who practices Jiu-Jitsu(or any other martial art)knows that a good partner makes a training session. Thanks Matt.
I also met a good young man named Brian with whom I had a good talk about life and Jiu-Jitsu.
Good luck Brian and remember who we are. Whether or not we get into the ring, we are fighters. Always carry yourself like one. I took some knowledge with me when I left and I hope that I left a little also. Keep it real ya’ll.