Event Brief
Locksmith scams could cost you hundreds: How to avoid one
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Scammers posing as locksmiths are cheating East Tennessee residents. Learn how to protect yourself.
WHO: Consumer reporter Don Dare
WHAT: Report on locksmith scams in East Tennessee
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To inform residents about scams and how to avoid them
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