This is a common scheme with certain predatory "locksmiths" in Germany that charge extortionate fees for lockout calls, and aggressively demand it be paid cash

This is a common scheme with certain predatory "locksmiths" in Germany that charge extortionate fees for lockout calls, and aggressively demand it be paid cash on the spot (legally, you are entitled to pay by invoice for this service). They extremely aggressively game Maps and AdWords to ensure that their numbers are on top of results. Most of the guys they send out also I don't think are qualified locksmiths, based on the level of damage they tend to do when gaining access! When I lived there I simply told my friends to call me instead, I'd get their doors open for a few beers.