You locked yourself out. The sink is clogged. The tap leaks. Usually in the evening or on the weekend. It costs. But in many cases so bad that it becomes a criminal offence.
This happened to my neighbor recently. Just down the hall, bang, close the door. key is in. You need a specialist. She found a real one. The door was open in no time, no new lock was needed! Cost: 120 euros. You say thank you and tip the friendly locksmith.
Only compatible service provider?
Unlike the accused in the Viennese court, whose name is probably Hase. Because he claims to have known nothing about fraudulent machinations – but to have only been a compliant service provider.
He got on the track via Instagram. He was not interested in whether the company from Feldkirch in Vorarlberg even existed. Because the salary with 2500 to 3000 euros was quite attractive. It wasn’t the training: two weeks of instruction – and he was almost locksmith and plumber in one person. Got a company car that was well stocked with all kinds of utensils – and especially with masses of ready-made bills.
Invoice of more than 1000 euros
What he then begins to say about the operations astonishes both the prosecutor and judge Harald Kaml. The clients – people in emergency situations – had to sign four times. According to the instructions of the company boss, he was only allowed to work after the first signature.
What would initially be about 250 euros, eventually cost more than 1000 euros. This is possible if, for example, an “urgently necessary installation of a new lock” is calculated in millimeters. Or with a clogged drain due to the required length of the drill hose!
adjourned. Many witnesses want to be heard.
Source: Krone
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
