Locked Out Shakedown
It's midnight, you're locked out of your apartment, and the only available locksmith has arrived after a 90-minute wait. What started as a $150 quote has suddenly become $600, and his suspicious glances and probing questions suggest he thinks you might not really live here. Your phone is at 2% battery.
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Survivors
0
Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Frustrated tenant of Apartment 4B
Conversation Partner
Viktor Kovac (24/7 Emergency Locksmith)
Setting
Dimly lit apartment hallway, harsh fluorescent overhead light flickering, security camera in corner
Location
Parkview Heights Apartments, 2:15 AM
Learning Objectives
Prove legitimate residency through knowledge or verification
Negotiate the price down without losing locksmith service
Maintain composure while under suspicion
About This Scenario
It's midnight, you're locked out of your apartment, and the only available locksmith has arrived after a 90-minute wait. What started as a $150 quote has suddenly become $600, and his suspicious glances and probing questions suggest he thinks you might not really live here. Your phone is at 2% battery.
How It Starts
“Listen, now that I'm seeing this lock up close, we've got a problem. This is a restricted security system - completely different from what you described. We're looking at $600, and I'll need to see some ID matching this address before I start.”
This is how Viktor Kovac (24/7 Emergency Locksmith)'s greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#155
Category
General
Location Tag
Parkview Heights Apartments, 2:15 AM
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