Day-in and day-out, we hear horror stories from our customers who almost got scammed by a scammer locksmith. Unfortunately, many times, people fall for the scams of these criminals.
Today, a very smart Calgary accountant did what we suggest everyone to do, think and refuse to pay. Mariya Savchyshyn owns a condo in Calgary and rents it out. She said her tenants asked her to replace their lock, and a Google search listed Locksmith Calgary at the top, so she called them without doing her searches to see that they are a scammer locksmith.
Finding out if a locksmith company is a scam is quite easy, here are a few simple steps from Terry Whin-Yates to catch them.
Tips from Terry Whin-Yates on spotting a locksmith scammer
- Do they provide unbelievably cheap pricing? The $29, $19, $39 dollar locksmith ads are a scam.
- Do they operate under different business names? Scammer locksmiths often run under different business names to shield their identity.
- Is their Google Maps location legitimate? Many locksmith scammers have their Google Maps locations out of gas stations, Starbucks locations, restaurants, or even a middle of a forest (we’ve seen it all). Pull up their location on Google street view and see where their address is, if it’s another business, it’s a fake. If it’s a house, it’s a scam. For example, the Locksmith Calgary scammer presents their address as 724 80 Ave SW, Calgary AB. This is a fake location.
Locksmith Calgary Scammer at 724 80 Ave SW
- Are they licensed? In British Columbia for example, you can check if a locksmith company is licensed or not by inputting their security license number into the following page – Security Licence Status Verification.
- Check their phone number! Copy their phone number into Google, does it appear in locations like Toronto and other provinces or states where the locksmith shouldn’t be? It’s a fake.
- Ask for the name of the business owner and a link to his or her biography, if the company is hesitant to provide the information of the owner of the company, stay away.
- Ask for ID and documentation. Do not let them start work without the company showing their security license, drivers license, insurance, and city business license. If they say “I don’t have it” or “I can send it to you later” or if it looks fake, refuse them doing the work, refuse to pay and send them away.
- If the locksmith gets aggressive or pushy with their tactics or if at any time you feel uneasy or uncomfortable, dial 911 immediately.
- Do they have a reputation? If you can’t find anything about them online such as a social media following or a clean track record, do not let them work on your property as they are most likely a locksmith scammer. Reputable locksmiths and locksmith business owners like Terry Whin-Yates, the owner of Mr. Locksmith and Mr. ProLock have a clean track record.
- Do they show up in an unmarked vehicle, or does their vehicle simply say “locksmith service” ? They are most likely a scam, do not allow them entry or to do any work on your property.
- Do they refuse to provide an invoice on the spot? Are there inflated or hidden charges? Refuse to pay and if they get aggressive, dial 911.
- Do they have a GST number on the invoice? Check if it’s legitimate here.
- Do they list their locksmiths on their website like on a team page with their name and pictures like we do with locksmith Vancouver? If not, you have to wonder why and what they’re hiding.
There are many more warning signs to catch a scammer locksmith. Just use your head and if you can’t determine if they’re fake or not, don’t use them!
One big warning sign which Mariya Savchyshyn should have caught onto was the fact that the scammer locksmith, Locksmith Calgary used the tenant’s phone to phone her. Why wouldn’t they use their own cell number? Because these scammer locksmith’s do not want repeat customers.
Scammer locksmiths such as locksmith Calgary operate on a one-hit basis. They scam you, and then they request an extreme amount of money and force you to pay. Because of the bad experience they provide, they don’t expect you to call back which is why they provide an illegitimate invoice with a fraudulent tax ID, a fake address and at often times as well, a fake phone number.
Thankfully, when the scammer locksmith called Mariya Savchyshyn to say that he’s done, she caught on. Locksmith Calgary refused to provide an itemized invoice for the inflated invoice which was triple the cost, $773.85 as per CBC.
“And I’m like, that’s weird, because usually the customer has to receive an invoice, look at it and then pay, right?” said Savchyshyn.
“I’m an accountant myself, and I know that no one is going to send me money until they see the invoice.”
When Savchyshyn refused to pay without knowing exactly what she was paying for — she says the company threatened to send the bill to a collection agency.
Terry Whin-Yates states that threats are common with scammer locksmiths. We’ve heard from people that the scammer locksmiths have gotten violent with violent threats, verbal threats, death threats and unfortunately much more.
“I just want to warn people because someone … might be scared because that company is scaring people by saying they’ll send them to collections,” she said.
“They might be scared and just pay $800 for a lock, it’s ridiculous.”
A scammer locksmith will have a hard time sending you to a legitimate collections agency. Collection agencies are not stupid, they will ask for supporting documentation which the scammer locksmiths will not have. Do not be fooled by the collection agency trick. If they do send you to collections, you can fight it by signing up to a low-cost service called LegalShield.
Company says invoices issued after payment
“Locksmith Calgary told CBC Calgary they don’t provide a billing service, even for larger companies, and require all payments be made before an invoice is issued.”
This should be an immediate red flag. No legitimate company issues an invoice after payment. We, for example always issue an itemized invoice before the customer pays, because that’s the correct way of doing business. If a customer has a question, we’re always there to answer that question.
It is ok to ask the locksmith who their credit card processor is for collecting payments. Credit card processors are the companies that collect your payment on behalf of the merchant and then provide the merchant with the funds. Names of some credit card processors are: Moneris, Square, Payfirma, Helcim, Stripe. If the locksmith doesn’t know or refuses to answer the question, refuse to pay. If they demand cash, refuse to pay.
“On their website, Locksmith Calgary lists their service call fee as $15 plus labour and hardware costs. A lock change is listed as $35 dollars and a lock re-key as $19.”
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Does your son or daughter want to become a locksmith? My daughter, Hazel is a highly intelligent girl with many skills so I asked my daughter Hazel to join me and learn skills such as how to pick a lock and how to cut a key for “Take Your Kids to Work Day.”
Picking a lock does require skill, but they are skills you can learn with practice. I do teach the same skills I’ve taught Hazel, and additional locksmithing skills over at my 1-day classes and 4-day classes available at MrLocksmithTraining.com.
What I find amusing is if a teenager is able to pick a lock in seconds with basic instructions, why do many locksmiths have issues with picking basic locks and go straight to drilling it? Locksmith training is available from myself at MrLocksmithTraining.com in Canada, the USA and Asia.
]]>Have you ever wanted to know how to pick locks from a master locksmith? Looking for a career change or to advance your skills as a locksmith? We’ll teach you everything you need to know to be a successful locksmith.All of our hands-on locksmith training classes are included with an 18-month membership to our online courses.You can gain access to all you need to know for $1,500 USD.
This includes ONE free hands-on locksmith training course a year.
Book your spot today!
Las Vegas Hands-On Locksmith Training
Want to join us at Club De Soleil Las Vegas for our 4-day hands-on locksmith training course? With every signup in the next 5 days, we will include a free set of premium grade lockpicks that we have manufactured.
Please contact Jonathan at jonathan@mrlocksmith.com for more details.
hands-on classes
NOVEMBER 12-15 2018 Las Vegas Training Class
January 28-31, 2019 (10am – 3pm)
December 9-12, 2019 (10am – 3pm)
As you probably know, we have released several training classes in Las Vegas, NV for November 2018 and many dates in 2019. Per high demand and popular request, these spots will go extremely quickly.
View the Las Vegas class schedule here
The online locksmith training course fee is deductible towards your licensing fee if you wish to become a part of Mr. Locksmith or Mr. ProLock.
We also have many franchise/licensing opportunities available in the USA and in Canada.
If you wish to become a franchisee/licensee, please visit this page and fill out the form here.
Franchise/licensing opportunities are available in almost every state/province. Contact Terry at 1-888-503-5003 for more information about business opportunities or email terry@mrlocksmith.com.
Terry Whin-Yates is a 3rd Generation Locksmith with over 30+ years of locksmithing experience and a BA (Hons) in Criminology. I will teach you how to rekey and pick locks like a Professional Locksmith. This is a Hands-On Locksmith Class covering basic to advanced Lock Picking Methods and Techniques. Learning how to pick open locks starts with learning the basic to advanced methods of lock picking. The locksmith student will learn the various methods of picking open a lock. I have been teaching locksmith, military and police for over 30 years how to pick open deadbolts, key-in-knob, padlocks, filing cabinets and “pick resistant” and “pick proof” locks. The lock picking class will cover the basic methods are as “Rake,” “Feel” and “Rake and Feel” lock picking methods to advanced lock picking techniques to open locks with mushroom, spool, and spiral pins. We will cover and discuss:
- Rekey Deadbolt
- Rekey Key in Knobs
- Shiming a lock
- Picking a lock
- Opening a lock with no keys
- Single pin picking, Feel Method, French Method
- Raking, Jiggling, Bumping, Scrubbing
- Can you lock even be picked?
- High-Security Locks
- Tubular, Ace, etc.
- The lock has malfunctioned.
- Reading
- Buying Picks
- Making Picks
- Electronic Picks
- Pick Guns
- Methods of Entry
- Legal Issues
- Tactics
- Tools
- Preparation for Entry
- Setup your own Lock Practice Boards
- Automotive Lock Picking
- Other Lock Bypass Methods
- DAME (Defense Against Methods of Entry)
- And lots more!
This class free for online locksmith training students from October 14, 2018 (NEW STUDENTS ONLY).
All Lock Picking Students will get access to my five (5) online video on Picking Locks, Using Plug Spinners, etc. and my new book. FREE for all students! As an added bonus you will get a copy of my new book “Penetration Expert: ”How to be a Professional Lock Picker” for FREE and access to Five (5) or my Private On-line Lock Picking Videos. Important Note: All students must pass a Criminal Records Check / Security Clearance from your local Police Force.
All past students will also receive a special bonus! I’ll also throw in a Lab Smart Wedge Universal Pin Kit (.003) a $200 value!
In addition, if you want to purchase lock picks and join the “Penetration Expert: Locksmiths Always Get In” Lock Picking Club you must pass a Criminal Records Check / Security Clearance.
Please click here for details and to purchase.
NOVEMBER 12-15 2018 Las Vegas Training Class
2019 Las Vegas Training Dates
January 28-31, 2019 (10am – 3pm)
April 7-10, 2019 (10am – 3pm)
September 16-19, 2019 (10am – 3pm)
December 9-12, 2019 (10am – 3pm)
For further information go to Mr. Locksmith
Let us talk about three of the must have tools you have to have for your locksmith kit. Every one locksmith must have these three tools: Megapro set, Hex set, and the Tamperproof kit.
The Megapro set
The Megapro set – this is the original and inside it it has the flatheads, the Robinsons, the Phillips and some torques. That is absolutely fantastic. It’s a go-to tool. It’s always there, it’s got the tools.
The next one on my kit – the Hex set.
The Hex set
The Hex set – It’s got all the basic or the most popular sizes in it. You have to have this screwdriver if you’re a locksmith because so many times you’ve misplaced your Allen keys. This is, a must have, fantastic tool. Especially we’re getting a lot of European made locks out there. you still need complete Allen key sets, but you can just grab this and 90% of the time, if not more, this will do the trick.
The other one is the Tamperproof kit.
The Tamperproof set
Tamperproof kit – This is the MegaPro. What it is, it’s for taking out the tamper-proof screws. It’s got all the most popular tamperproofs and torques an dthe flatheads with the holes inside. It is really, really cool.
So these are the three must have tools for everybody. You gotta have these in your locksmith kit. The original MegaPro, it’s got the most popular screws you’re going to run across every single day. The Hex, because you’re running across a lot of these in locks now, more and more all the time, this will probably, used 90% of the time, you’ll still need an Allen key set but it does the trick. And the Tamperproof. This will do for taking out those one way screws that are flatheads and it’s got the special bit for taking out the one way flatheads. It’s got the hex with the hole in it and the torques with the hole in it. Must have tools for the locksmith. For a beginner or a pro, this is a lifesaver. Have a good day. I hope you enjoyed watching this video.
Mr. Locksmith Vancouver
Vancouver Locksmith Main: (604) 239-0882
Downtown Vancouver Locksmith: (604) 262-1907
Downtown Vancouver Keystore: (604) 669-8008
Mr. Locksmith Automotive Locksmith: (604) 259-7617
For On-line and Hands-on Locksmith Training Dates and Cities near you for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Locksmithing as well as my Covert Methods of Entry, Non-destructive Methods of Entry and to purchase the Famous “Dumb Key Force Tool” that opens Smart Key locks in seconds go to Mr. Locksmith Training http://mrlocksmithtraining.com/
For Locksmith Franchise and Licensing Opportunities go to http://mrlocksmith.com/locksmithfranchise-opportunities
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Unboxing Lock Tech GM Ignition Removal Tools
So we have a new “toy”, from LockTech. Instead of an unboxing, we will call it an “unbagging”. It’s a full set from AccuReader LockTech. And this is the ignition removal tools. A onewhole set, is all four of them. Rather than buy one at a time, just buy the whole thing. It would save you some money. And again, this is an unbagging, not unboxing. It has never been opened, and it will be the first time of us “playing” with it. We’ve been using AccuReader LockTech’s tools for years, so it is the first time getting like the whole little set here.
So get that there. It is a total unbagging. They’re easy to tell apart which is kinda cool. So we’ve got a blue side, a yellow side, a green one with a toy. So we got the whole set here of four. Most of their products, by the way are extremely well made. So it does the trick. And we’ll show this in action, this is just an unbagging today, we’ll show it in action down the road.
These four different tools, they call it the V1, V2, V3, V4. And this’ll take out the ignitions on a whole lot of cars like the Chevrolet Cruzes, Chevrolet Colorado, Silverado, the Alero. It is an interesting tool for me. It’s removing the ignition cylinders from GM vehicles without drilling or damaging which is very cool. We’ve had their other products even before. Some of these are earlier ones, but they’re as fantastic. Instructions comes with the bag.
All four (4) of GM Ignition Removal Tools Set
We’ll post some videos of us playing with this. So I hope that helps a little bit. We will play with some ignitions later, but right now this is just an unbagging of a brand new “toy” from AccuReader LockTech for us. I hope you enjoyed watching this video. Subscribe to my channel. Also, visit my website and you can see what online locksmith training I have for beginners, intermediate, and advanced, as well as my covert methods of entry and my nondestructive methods of entry.
Mr. Locksmith Vancouver
Vancouver Locksmith Main: (604) 239-0882
Downtown Vancouver Locksmith: (604) 262-1907
Downtown Vancouver Keystore: (604) 669-8008
Mr. Locksmith Automotive Locksmith: (604) 259-7617
For On-line and Hands-on Locksmith Training Dates and Cities near you for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Locksmithing as well as my Covert Methods of Entry, Non-destructive Methods of Entry and to purchase the Famous “Dumb Key Force Tool” that opens Smart Key locks in seconds go to Mr. Locksmith Training http://mrlocksmithtraining.com/
For Locksmith Franchise and Licensing Opportunities go to http://mrlocksmith.com/locksmithfranchise-opportunities
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On a recent trip to the Philippines, I was able to see the Oldest Lock and Door in the Philippines.
Mr. Locksmith Terry Whin-Yates Oldest Lock in the Philippines
The oldest documented house in the Philippines was built between 1675 to 1730 and is located in Barangay Parian, Cebu City, Philippines.
Considered to be one of the oldest residential houses in the Philippines, the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House was built sometime between 1675 and 1700. It was originally owned by a Chinese merchant named Don Juan Yap and his wife, Doña Maria Florido.
The materials used for the construction of the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House were coral stones that were glued together with egg whites. The roof is made of “Tisa” clay which weighs 1 kilogram in each piece. The wooden parts were made of “balayong” and “tugas” (molave) are considered to be the hardest wood of all time.
The Lock is a very simple wooden construction but it does the trick to secure the door.
Mr. Locksmith Oldest Lock in the Philippines
Mr. Locksmith House in the Philippines
For On-line and Hands-on Locksmith Training Dates and Cities near you for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Locksmithing as well as my Covert Methods of Entry, Non-destructive Methods of Entry and to purchase the Famous “Dumb Key Force Tool” that opens Smart Key locks in seconds go to Mr. Locksmith Training
For Locksmith Franchise and Licensing Opportunities go to http://mrlocksmith.com/locksmithfranchise-opportunities/
Terry Whin-Yates is the Founder, President & CEO of Mr. Locksmith / Mr. Prolock.
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Real hands-on locksmithing class designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for small or large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners to help you become a locksmith, In-House Institutional Locksmith or start your own locksmith business.
Upcoming Classes in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
- September 17-20, 2018 – Sign up here
- October 22-25, 2018 – Sign up here
- November 12-15, 2018 – Sign up here
Mr Locksmith Training Las Vegas
In this training you will:
- Cut and duplicate keys on code key machines and key duplicator machines.
- Rekey locks
- Shim
- Trouble shoot
- Pick locks
- Take apart (and put back together) locks (deadbolts and key in knobs).
- Lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
- Design a mini Master key system and master key their locks.
- Rekey Deadbolt
- Rekey Key in Knobs
- Shiming a lock
- Locksmith Training
- Picking a lock
- Opening a lock with no keys
- Single pin picking, Feel Method, French Method
- Raking, Jiggling, Bumping, Scrubbing
- Can you lock even be picked?
- High Security Locks
- Tubular, Ace, etc.
- Lock has malfunctioned.
- Reading
- Buying Picks
- Making Picks
- Electronic Picks
- Pick Guns
- Methods of Entry
- Legal Issues
- Tactics
- Tools
- Preparation for Entry
- Setup your own Lock Practice Boards
- Automotive Lock Picking
- Other Lock Bypass Methods
- DAME (Defense Against Methods of Entry)
- And lots more!
The Mr. Locksmith Hands-On Locksmithing Course includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with.
This class is only $1,500.00.
Terry Whin-Yates is a 3rd Generation Locksmith with over 30+ years of locksmithing experience and a BA (Hons) in Criminology. I will teach you how to rekey and pick locks like a Professional Locksmith. This is a Hands-On Locksmith Class covering basic to advanced Lock Picking Methods and Techniques. Learning how to pick open locks starts with learning the basic to advanced methods of lock picking. The locksmith student will learn the various methods of picking open a lock. I have been teaching locksmith, military and police for over 30 years how to pick open deadbolts, key-in-knob, padlocks, filing cabinets and “pick resistant” and “pick proof” locks. The lock picking class will cover the basic methods are as “Rake,” “Feel” and “Rake and Feel” lock picking methods to advanced lock picking techniques to open locks with mushroom, spool and spiral pins.
All Lock Picking Students will get access to my five (5) online video on Picking Locks, Using Plug Spinners, etc. and my new book. FREE for all students! As an added bonus you will get a copy of my new book “Penetration Expert:”How to be a Professional Lock Picker” for FREE and access to Five (5) or my Private On-line Lock Picking Videos. Important Note: All students must pass a Criminal Records Check / Security Clearance from your local Police Force.
All past students will also receive a special bonus! I’ll also throw in a Lab Smart Wedge Universal Pin Kit (.003) a $200 value!
In addition, if you want to purchase lock picks and join the “Penetration Expert: Locksmiths Always Get In” Lock Picking Club you must pass a Criminal Records Check / Security Clearance.
Upcoming Classes in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
- September 17-20, 2018 – Sign up here
- October 22-25, 2018 – Sign up here
- November 12-15, 2018 – Sign up here
See you in Las Vegas!
“If I’d only known, I would have been a locksmith.” Albert Einstein
Visit my website for On-line and Hands-on Locksmith Training Dates and Cities near you for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Locksmithing as well as my Covert Methods of Entry, Non-destructive Methods of Entry and to purchase the Famous “Dumb Key Force Tool” that opens Smart Key locks in seconds go to http://mrlocksmithtraining.com/
Terry Whin-Yates BA (Hons) Criminology, 3rd Generation Locksmith, 35+ Years Locksmith email: terry@mrlocksmith.com
For further information go to Mr. Locksmith website.
I (Terry Whin-Yates) had a fun trip to the Philippines and I visited where General MacArthur made his historic landing in Leyte Philippines.
On October 20, 1944, a few hours after his troops landed, MacArthur waded ashore onto the Philippine island of Leyte. That day, he made a radio broadcast in which he declared, “People of the Philippines, I have returned!” In January 1945, his forces invaded the main Philippine island of Luzon.
The invasion had the largest Naval battle of World War 2 and the first Kamikaze attack.
Lots of very good documentaries on the numerous battles and incredible bravery of the American and Filipino troops.
General MacArthur said “I shall return” and he did. The US Navy basically bomb the heck out of Leyte and the interesting other parts, there are better other documentaries you should see, this was the biggest naval war battle in the entire World War II. This is where the Japanese put in the last stand fight. Basically, Leyte’s in the middle of the Philippines. This cut off the southern and the northern part of the Japanese navy. They came in here in mass. There was a massive naval battle, and it’s unreal when you hear about the documentaries on this, but basically a few ships, where they were told to retreat, they actually went in, right into the middle and they fought like heck and they actually discouraged the Japanese so bad they pulled off, and then the American Navy just wiped them out. The landing here, this beach, is actually called Red Beach from all the blood that was split here. Now the reason MacArthur came here, it’s smack in the middle. He could cut off the oil to Japan, but more importantly, five kilometers from here is the airbase in Tacloban. , The airstrip that’s still here to this day and is now a modern Airport. They took them a while to get it. They actually, over a hundred thousand Japanese troops died defending, to the last it was kamikazes, and the Americans lost 15 thousand plus men taking this area, taking the airfield, and then moving their way up to Ormoc to get the deepwater port so they could invade on the way to Manila. The other interesting thing, here was one of the first kamikaze attack that actually, the very first kamikaze attack was out here in this general area in the navy there. There was twenty Japanese special planes set up with 500 pounds of TNT. They had 20 of them. They couldn’t find anybody for a long time. Finally, they did find a ship, and that was the very first of the kamikazes, so it just shows how desperate they were. But again, biggest naval battle in World War II. There’s dozens and dozens of ships, hundreds of ships around the whole area. It basically broke the back of the Japanese Navy. They had no more large aircraft carriers before this battle. This cleaned off everything else they had, every other small aircraft carrier, took out some of their biggest destroyers, cruisers, everything. And again, it was just a few ships, American ships, that basically turned the tide that could’ve been a big slaughter out here. And again, they got the airfield. The interesting thing is, this area is famous for Yolanda, which was the biggest typhoon, the biggest winds ever recorded on Earth. Basically, the Americans wanted to get off of here as quick as they could because the weather, it rains and it’s so bad they couldn’t get the air covers they wanted so they got their foothold here, and then they moved all the way up to Manila. So again, I hope you enjoy the pictures here, and again, very very famous spot. This is MacArthur Memorial Park. It’s very popular as you can see, and it’s a great park and it’s really interesting history here, and all around here. I hope you enjoyed watching this video. Subscribe to my channel. Also, visit my website, and you can see what online locksmith training I have for beginners, intermediate, and advanced, as well as my covert methods of entry and my nondestructive methods of entry
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For On-line and Hands-on Locksmith Training Dates and Cities near you for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Locksmithing as well as my Covert Methods of Entry, Non-destructive Methods of Entry and to purchase the Famous “Dumb Key Force Tool” that opens Smart Key locks in seconds go to Mr. Locksmith Training http://mrlocksmithtraining.com/
All Locksmiths classes are taught by Terry Whin-Yates a 3rd Generation Locksmith with over 25 years of Locksmith experience.
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5660 201a St
Langley,BC
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Lunch Noon -1pm.
Call or text me at 604-773-5625 when at the main entrance and I will come down and get you.
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Professional One Day Hands-On Locksmith and Lock Picking Training
For further information go to www.mrlocksmith.com
Terry Whin-Yates is a 3rd Generation Locksmith with over 30+ years of locksmithing experience and a BA (Hons) in Criminology.
I will teach you how to rekey and pick locks like a Professional Locksmith. This is a Hands-On Locksmith Class covering basic to advanced Lock Picking Methods and Techniques.
Terry Whin-Yates Opens locked safe
Learning how to pick open locks starts with learning the basic to advanced methods of lock picking. The locksmith student will learn the various methods of picking open a lock.
I have been teaching locksmith, military and police for over 30 years how to pick open deadbolts, key-in-knob, padlocks, filing cabinets and “pick resistant” and “pick proof” locks. The lock picking class will cover the basic methods are as “Rake,” “Feel” and “Rake and Feel” lock picking methods to advanced lock picking techniques to open locks with mushroom, spool and spiral pins.
We will cover and discuss:
- Rekey Deadbolt
- Rekey Key in Knobs
- Shiming a lock
- Picking a lock
- Opening a lock with no keys
- Single pin picking, Feel Method, French Method
- Raking, Jiggling, Bumping, Scrubbing
- Can you lock even be picked?
- High Security Locks
- Tubular, Ace, etc.
- Lock has malfunctioned.
- Reading
- Buying Picks
- Making Picks
- Electronic Picks
- Pick Guns
- Methods of Entry
- Legal Issues
- Tactics
- Tools
- Preparation for Entry
- Setup your own Lock Practice Boards
- Automotive Lock Picking
- Other Lock Bypass Methods
- DAME (Defense Against Methods of Entry)
- And lots more!
All Lock Picking Students will get access to my five (5) online video on Picking Locks, Using Plug Spinners, etc. and my new book.
Mr. Locksmith Vancouver Hastings B&E Broken Door
FREE for all students! As an added bonus you will get a copy of my new book “Penetration Expert:”How to be a Professional Lock Picker” for FREE and access to Five (5) or my Private On-line Lock Picking Videos.
Important Note: All students must pass a Criminal Records Check / Security Clearance from your local Police Force or Commissionaires. In addition, if you want to purchase lock picks and join the “Penetration Expert: Locksmiths Always Get In” Lock Picking Club you must pass a Criminal Records Check / Security Clearance.
Note: The following do not need an extra security clearance but must show Valid ID : Police, Sheriffs, BC and Alberta Licensed Locksmiths, School and Hospital Employees
SIGN UP NOW!
Training Dates:
British Columbia
Langley : April 23-26, 2018 10am – 4pm 4 Day Hands-on Locksmith Class $1500.00 US
For further information go to http://mrlocksmith.com/
Changing Toyota Remote Battery
This is a three-button Toyota remote. Very, very simple. Just lock, unlock and it’s got the panic button on the inside, which I didn’t see at first. This one’s for the older Toyotas. When you look at it, there’s no screws, there’s no screws anywhere on it. It’s pretty much sealed except for at the back, you can see. Not a dime would fit in that, so we use a little flat-head screwdrivers. I’m gonna use my Leatherman. But, you just can’t twist it out. You gotta slide it out because it’s got the little tabs over it. It has an extremely popular battery. The battery is a CR2032. Popular for a lot of different remotes, remote-head keys and proxes.
To put the battery in, you just gotta slide it in and that’s perfect. So we’ve done a very good weather stripping on this. So there we go. There is our Toyota remote.
Mr. Locksmith CR2032
Steps on how to change a Toyota remote battery:
- First, see if it had the ring on. If so, just take the ring off.
- Use your Leatherman or flathead screwdriver. There’s no screws. You can tell by looking at it.
- Just give it a little twist (make sure you don’t take much force).
- And make sure to do it without everything falling every which way.
There we go. That’s a nice one. Just make sure that you didn’t spill everything when you twist it. Again, we have to slide this battery out. Don’t twist and pull. We’ve got little metal tabs over the battery. Just slide it out, and it comes out nicely. The CR2032, is an extremely popular for Toyota remote battery. And, I mostly just use Energizers or Duracell batteries. I don’t like the dollar store stuff that much as I prefer the better quality. The dollar store doesn’t usually sell Duracells, or Energizers. I usually find Walmart has the cheapest, the least expensive parts. If you lose track of which way it goes because there’s no positive or negative, few tips – The little contacts always go to the opposite to the plus (or the writing). Just slide the battery back in. Slide it in nicely. And then just clip it together. On the video, it came apart a lot nicer the second time around. I hope you enjoyed watching this video. Subscribe to my channel.
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