新西兰的房主警告他们不要玩锁匠骗局,因为假服务收取过高的费用。 New Zealand homeowners warned of locksmith scam, where fake services charge excessive fees.

新西兰的房主被警告说,一个骗局是海外犯罪分子冒充应急锁匠,提供低调的出价,但通过增加假收费收取超过1 000美元。 New Zealand homeowners are warned about a scam where overseas criminals pose as emergency locksmiths, offering low call-out fees but charging over $1,000 by adding fake charges. 这些骗子利用付费在线广告和假网站及假审查来吸引受害者。 These scammers use paid online ads and fake websites with fake reviews to attract victims. 警察建议检查锁匠的合法性以避免欺诈。 Police advise checking locksmith legitimacy to avoid fraud. 该骗局也在澳大利亚进行调查,新西兰锁匠总协会呼吁立法保护消费者。 The scam is also being investigated in Australia, with New Zealand's Master Locksmiths Association calling for legislation to protect consumers.