Lock-opening services often advertise low fees online but charge high amounts afterward. Cases from Kanto and Kansai report charges up to 130,000 yen, raising concerns about scams.
1Gure ★.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:50:59.41ID:9RfyHjie9
“Lock-opening” rescue sales tactics… “980 yen becomes 100,000 yen” – the reality of high charges “advertisement” appears at the top of online searches [#Everyone’s Questions]
※11/16 (Sat) 8:02 distribution
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When I got home, I couldn’t find my keys. In such cases, a lock-opening service provided by a mobile visiting company can be convenient, but there have been a number of cases where these companies post low prices online and then charge high prices after the work is completed. “‘Sorry, it’s 100,000 yen.'” “132,000 yen. I’m surprised.” We investigated the actual situation. ■ Information provided to Nippon Television from Kanto and Kansai: A person returns home late at night and tries to unlock the door as usual to get into the house, but cannot find the key. Did you drop it somewhere or forget it? In times like these, there is the reliable “mobile lock opening service,” but there have been a series of problems regarding high payments. “In the end, I had no choice but to pay 100,000 yen,” and “I was billed a huge amount of about 130,000 yen.” I’ve never heard of this, what’s going on? Is it a rip-off? Is it a scam?” These are reports sent to Nippon Television’s news bureaus from the Kanto and Kansai regions. In both cases, the locks were opened by a company called A, and they charged a high price. ■Company A was ranked highly in online searches.
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※11/16 (Sat) 8:02 distribution
NTV news nnn
When I got home, I couldn’t find my keys. In such cases, a lock-opening service provided by a mobile visiting company can be convenient, but there have been a number of cases where these companies post low prices online and then charge high prices after the work is completed. “‘Sorry, it’s 100,000 yen.'” “132,000 yen. I’m surprised.” We investigated the actual situation. ■ Information provided to Nippon Television from Kanto and Kansai: A person returns home late at night and tries to unlock the door as usual to get into the house, but cannot find the key. Did you drop it somewhere or forget it? In times like these, there is the reliable “mobile lock opening service,” but there have been a series of problems regarding high payments. “In the end, I had no choice but to pay 100,000 yen,” and “I was billed a huge amount of about 130,000 yen.” I’ve never heard of this, what’s going on? Is it a rip-off? Is it a scam?” These are reports sent to Nippon Television’s news bureaus from the Kanto and Kansai regions. In both cases, the locks were opened by a company called A, and they charged a high price. ■Company A was ranked highly in online searches.
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23Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:56:29.10
>>1
Well, 100,000 might be too much, but it usually costs around 50,000-60,000.
If you don’t like it, try not to lose it or put it in the post.
Well, 100,000 might be too much, but it usually costs around 50,000-60,000.
If you don’t like it, try not to lose it or put it in the post.
77Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:10:25.16ID:heGBNeAP0
>>1
It would be cheaper to enter through the balcony and break the window.
It would be cheaper to enter through the balcony and break the window.
2Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:51:31.50ID:LBJV8DEJ0
Does that mean the one at the top is suspicious?
48Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:03:37.59ID:NRP10EBE0
>>2
Nowadays, there are even companies that will take on the task of improving your search ranking.
Nowadays, there are even companies that will take on the task of improving your search ranking.
3Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:51:55.52ID:auiK0vdS0
Should I call JAF?
4Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:52:23.42ID:4UzhcSiT0
With prices rising, the going rate is 30,000 yen? 40,000 yen?
70Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:08:21.19ID:ZzR5/CNi0
>>4
That’s probably the minimum for nighttime work.
You’d need to earn that much just for labor and transportation costs.
That’s probably the minimum for nighttime work.
You’d need to earn that much just for labor and transportation costs.
5Guard [lv.39]:0.00690478.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:52:34.14ID:LXILHGlm0
Does JAF open their doors to you?
8Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:53:16.74ID:moTNRJXi0
These types of searches are rife with unscrupulous plumbing and air conditioning companies.
9Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:53:24.54ID:mJVlqrlt0
Looking back, the Heisei era was a very peaceful one. Even the cocky people had some morals.
95Security guard [lv.14].Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:15:47.66ID:seXHYNFA0
>>9
There were a lot of violent crimes.
There were a lot of violent crimes.
11Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:54:07.67ID:LSYbu5Pg0
Plumbing trouble: 5,000 yen.
16Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:54:46.97ID:HhBKFovK0
How much is it normally?
17Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:55:31.02ID:Kq5d6jHG0
Because I’m in a hurry, I’ve lost my ability to calmly judge things and think that this place is suspicious. I should have a list of companies I can call on in case of trouble.
34Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:59:01.41ID:DcS6P1Y70
>>17
What’s wrong with this? When people panic, they can’t make rational decisions.
What’s wrong with this? When people panic, they can’t make rational decisions.
18Security Guard [lv.12] [Seedling].Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:55:37.67ID:UuCoFSI80
This country really loves to deceive people in trouble.
20Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:56:21.02ID:baduRlji0
Let search results be rated. I don’t have to click “How was it?”
21Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:56:23.99ID:LARL5rip0
If it was late at night, would it be reasonable to charge around 12,000 to 15,000?
28Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:57:28.62ID:orM4uB3z0
>>21
Isn’t it cheap?
Isn’t it cheap?
22Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:56:24.32ID:sZ5kZQ++0
This amount wouldn’t be so high if single men over 30 were taxed on a single person and a childless person tax.
29Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:58:08.41
>>22
No, it’s because they don’t charge single women single tax.
Also, if they charged full-time housewives a single tax, stupid women like you might become a little smarter.
Ah, you’re a trash single woman who should be taxed single too lol.
No, it’s because they don’t charge single women single tax.
Also, if they charged full-time housewives a single tax, stupid women like you might become a little smarter.
Ah, you’re a trash single woman who should be taxed single too lol.
24Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:56:32.74ID:zwXOP7SE0
His name is right there in the Consumer Affairs Agency. If you lose your house keys, it might be a good idea to call your landlord.
42Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:00:29.41ID:af0waWzw0
>>24
These days, most landlords and management companies don’t even have keys. This is because there are many problems like lending and returning keys, or having someone break into your house, which is a hassle.
These days, most landlords and management companies don’t even have keys. This is because there are many problems like lending and returning keys, or having someone break into your house, which is a hassle.
68Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:08:06.98ID:eCgEDTbS0
>>24
It’s a shame that owning a home until you die is just a dream.
It’s a shame that owning a home until you die is just a dream.
25Security Guard [lv.15] [Sprout].Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:56:49.74ID:hntVuSJH0
There’s a tow truck too.
26Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:57:08.60ID:IBcP9pQc0
It would be cheaper to stay at a hotel or internet cafe and tell the management company the next day.
27Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:57:19.75ID:DcS6P1Y70
Usually it starts from around 15,000.
37Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:59:32.95ID:LARL5rip0
>>28
I wonder if it’s the daytime price? So it’s about twice as much, about 30,000 yen?
I wonder if it’s the daytime price? So it’s about twice as much, about 30,000 yen?
30Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:58:09.61ID:uYavNRS80
If it’s under 30,000, that’s great.
31Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:58:22.13ID:wN9vKFpK0
It’s a good medicine for fools who lose something important and fools who don’t prepare for it.
32Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:58:31.77ID:3ZPj9MjW0
It would probably be cheaper to break it open.
33Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:58:48.40ID:KS25MN2s0
I was really surprised to hear the news that rip-off companies were even showing up at funerals.
35Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:59:20.50ID:/iwUMPWs0
Whoever does it first wins, it’s not illegal or in violation.
36Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:59:22.56ID:r31+tj2y0
When it comes to plumbing problems, rental agents, and other real estate related issues, there are really only malicious people involved.
43Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:00:41.90ID:LARL5rip0
>>36
Water companies often have advertisements in their mailboxes with magnets on the back.
Water companies often have advertisements in their mailboxes with magnets on the back.
38Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 10:59:37.45ID:AHOcMBer0
It’s a temporary business trip and the technical fee is included, so up to 100,000 yen should be fine.
39Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:00:04.09ID:sDXR5Z3b0
I also got a quote online for a key replacement that was 10,000 yen, but when I sent them a photo they lied and said it would be 40,000 yen because it’s a type that’s not sold anymore and I would have to replace the whole doorknob. I searched for the model number and found a unit with lots of duplicate keys for 4,000 yen, so I replaced it myself. If you’re greedy and deceive people, you’ll lose work later.
41Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:00:08.60ID:KS25MN2s0
It might be cheaper to break the glass and get in than to call a rescue team.
44Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:02:09.79
The lock on the mailbox will be a combination lock, the mailbox will be kept there, and a security camera will be installed in a location where the mailbox can be seen.
54Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:05:28.52ID:AHOcMBer0
>>44
So if the security camera gets destroyed, the damage will increase lol.
So if the security camera gets destroyed, the damage will increase lol.
45Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:02:34.59ID:q9fn73ly0
It seems to be connected to Tokuryu. Find another way to do this instead of using this.
50Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:03:45.44ID:xLyJkj5v0
Opening a lock for 980 yen on a business trip isn’t even volunteering, so I think 50,000 yen would be appropriate.
63Anonymous Donburako.Nov. 18, 2024 (Mon) 11:07:03.22ID:ACRBlfm00
100,000 yen is too much, but when you consider the labor costs and gasoline costs, 980 yen is just ridiculous lol.
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