CBC Investigation: Locksmith Scams in Greater Toronto

CBC News · Documentary · 21 min · 2020 · YouTube title: Locksmith ripoffs: Hidden camera investigation (Marketplace)

Why it's here

Cited as a concrete demonstration of how fake local business listings on Google Maps are used for scams.

What it covers

CBC Marketplace investigates locksmith scams in the Greater Toronto Area. It exposes networks of fake Google Maps listings and fake reviews, and uses hidden cameras to show how low quotes turn into overcharges.