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Am I in danger because of a locksmith?
last weekend i locked not only my main key but also my spare key in my car. i had absolutely no way of getting my key out so i decided to call the number on www.247locksmithallentown.com. they sent over a foreign locksmith and he was very suspicious to begin with because once he arrived to my house, he called me from my cell phone and asked me to come out instead of ringing my doorbell. once i came out the front door, he asked me to get into his van to fill out papers. he claimed he didn't want me standing out in the snow and cold. he opened the door for me and i felt awkward so i put half my body in the passenger seat but left the door open and he said "come on you can shut the door." i declined and said no thank you and he still persisted "don't be scared, it is just cold." i declined again. and he was like "are you sure?" i remember him starting up the car. he could've done this to "put the heat on" but he also could've done this and drove off with me.. once i declined several times he started joking about how i am nervous and after i walked away from his car, he got out too. he accomplished the task of getting my keys out of my car, but when he asked for payment i went inside and told my mom i was nervous and so she suggested he come inside and she pay him. he left on a friendly note, but i sense that he was eyeing out my mansion. not only that, but i sense he was eyeing myself out as well. ever since, i have not felt safe in my house. i don't live in a house- i live in a mansion. i am nervous he will return. i have severe anxiety and the situation from last weekend is NOT helping in anyway. being abducted is my worst fear. how do i handle this situation? am i being dramatic? should i call the company and inform them of my situation? do i call the police with my suspicions? help.
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Being disabled for the last ten years I have a number of trades people coming to the house to do things I use to be able to do for myself. Over the years I have noticed a change in how they operate.
For one thing they all call prior to their arrival giving an ETA. Recently they have started calling when they arrive out front asking if I can come to the door. Most of the trades I call for are uniformed and have ID badges which are on display as they alight from well marked vehicles.
Having once been in your situation where I was locked out of my car I'm sure the paperwork you filled out included authorization for him to in a sense break into the car and you were the legal owner. Nothing suspicions about that.
Being a pretty young girl I'm sure he was looking at you and appreciating having a pretty young girl for a customer. It doesn't happen very often. I doubt there was anything more to it than that. The only difference to the looks you got from him and the looks you probably get from guys on the street is the proximity. I don't see anything dubious in his offer to keep you and he warm considering it was cold and there was snow on the ground.
Being you have concerns you have the receipt from the company he works for. Call them and ask for the owner and manager. Explain your concerns and ask if this locksmith operated within company policy by calling and asking you to come out to his truck.
Before you call though remember one thing. Before you walked out the door he had no idea if you were a 21 year old beauty queen or a 60 year old spinster.
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I doubt he remembers you, these people get calls all the time with these types of emergency's.
If your really this scared though maybe you should get an alarm system, you can also buy the sensors that go off when a door is opened and the sound on it is really loud unless you can turn it off in time.
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All I can think of is calling back the number where this guy supposedly works for, ask them what their guidelines are for how their locksmiths should act as they represent the company. Tell me exactly all you've told us. The guy may have been breaking a lot of rules or perhaps they have loose rules. The client should feel safe. I don't have anxiety issues and I find this odd behavior and I would have felt uncomfortable.
There is nothing to call the police about because the guy didn't break any law. Your suspicion that he might have had bad intentions isn't enough for police to go after a person.
If he's working a min. wage job, his ogling the mansion may have simply been wishful thinking, how nice if he was well of financially to afford such a place. As for studying you, can say what he was thinking...maybe wondering what your life is like as a 'rich' kid.
If you have severe anxiety, go see your Dr. and tell them about the experience so they can help you work thru your anxieties. If you have not yet seen a Dr. for the anxiety issues, it's time to do so.
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