{"id":134,"date":"2016-05-03T12:54:34","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T16:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fairtradelocksmiths.com\/?page_id=134"},"modified":"2020-01-10T15:04:32","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T20:04:32","slug":"verification-criteria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fairtradelocksmiths.com\/verification-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"Locksmith Verification Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1462215075499{padding-bottom: 75px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Locksmith Verification Process<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">We search online local directories and search engines for locksmith listings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">We call the individual locksmiths to confirm details. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">We research the business licensing data and location information to make sure it\u2019s licensed in real.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">The State is contacted to make sure the company is licensed in that state and all the proper tax filings are made, trading names are registered, and incorporation information is on file with the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">We send out a field researcher necessary to verify the on the ground location, as well as interview the locksmith.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\">The data is then compiled into a single listing and post it in our directory.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Fair Trade Locksmith Guidelines<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Primary Criteria-Only advertises an address(s) they have an affiliation with under the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">1. A walk-in location<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">2. A dispatch or corporate location<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">3. A P.O. Box used to represent the locksmith company for official company correspondence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">4. A residential address at which a locksmith lives or resides used as a corporate office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Note:\u00a0<\/b>Locksmiths using a false address to trick the consumer into believing such business is located nearby will not be considered as a Fair Trade Locksmith. This practice is illegal and all efforts will be taken to remove the listing from all search engines, Internet, print directories, the owners fined, and the issuing telephone company forced to disconnect the number. This tactic violates the Telco Company\u2019s terms of use, code of conduct, as well as state and federal laws. <a href=\"https:\/\/fairtradelocksmiths.com\/\">Locksmith listings<\/a> which use this predatory practice to deceive the consumer into using them, many times also use a bait and switch scam to overcharge quoted prices, thus gouging the consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Secondary Qualifying Criteria\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 may be used if unclear status from primary criteria<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">A Fair Trade Locksmith follows the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aloa.org\/index.html\">Associated Locksmiths of America<\/a> Code of Ethics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">A Fair Trade Locksmith abides by all federal, state and local laws required by that locksmith business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">A Fair Trade Locksmith holds all current state or local licenses and any related business registrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">A Fair Trade Locksmith business name must be properly registered with all state, municipal and\/or county agencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">A Fair Trade Locksmith pays all Federal, State and local taxes including state sales tax (if required).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">A Fair Trade Locksmith hires employees in accordance with State guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><section id='sidebar_page' class='stag-custom-widget-area '><div id=\"youtube_responsive-2\" class=\"widget widget_youtube_responsive posts_holder\"><h5>Residential Locksmiths<\/h5><object  class='StefanoAI-youtube-responsive fitvidsignore ' width='160' height='90' 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