Complete scam company with terrible lock design. Bought 1 of these to protect my boat and someone broke into it and stole it. Now having to deal with police report and theft. Thanks proven lock in... See more
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This company is scamming customers and refuse to take accountability for their terrible products. I bought a lock for a couple hundred dollars to lock a trailer of mine up. Some dude walked up on came... See more
locks do not work, got a bike stolen recently using one of their models. upon further research online, seems like this is a common problem and many of their locks are easily bypassed. got an emai... See more
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PRC made locks with US made lock bodies. They sell problematic locks, prone to picking and once they were called out they invested time and money into litigation rather than improving on the product... See more
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Proven Industries was born out of firsthand experience and hard lessons. After a family trailer was stolen—along with over $40,000 worth of equipment—we realized the true cost of relying on low-grade trailer security. That loss set us on a mission: to create the most secure trailer coupler locks in the industry. We knew that achieving the highest level of security would mean starting from the ground up. That’s why we manufacture all of our products in the USA using only the strongest materials available. Every product we offer is the result of rigorous testing and innovation—each lock design undergoes an average of 200 hours of research and development to ensure optimal fitment, functionality, and performance. At Proven Industries, we don’t cut corners. Our commitment to quality and security is what drives us, and we’re proud to provide our customers with some of the most effective trailer security solutions on the market today.
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2310 S Dock Street Ste 111, 34221, Palmetto, United States
- 8774008423
- support@provenlocks.com
- provenlocks.com
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"PROVEN" is a joke
"PROVEN" is a joke. The only thing they have proven is that they dont test their products well
18 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for taking the time to post your feelings. We understand how upset you must be to make this effort to post this here after watching a "clout video." We welcome you to come to our 80,000 sq ft manufacturing facility to see firsthand. We actually make locks, while the "clout chaser" cannot; otherwise, they would. Please stop by and get your own firsthand opinion versus falling into a "clout trap."
Best regards
Complete scam company with terrible…
Complete scam company with terrible lock design. Bought 1 of these to protect my boat and someone broke into it and stole it. Now having to deal with police report and theft. Thanks proven lock industries for advertising horrible design. Owner is a scam artist and won't refund or reply back to emails. Stay away from this company.
UPDATE 11/20/2025:
Proven locks is trying to gaslight me into saying I am incorrect and wrong. I have sent multiple messages via emails and social media without any responses. Their response to my review is a clear sign that they do not care about their customers and only care about their online image. I have lost thousands of dollars dealing with my lost boat due to PROVEN LOCKS INCOMPETENCE AND TERRIBLE DESIGN. Stay away from this company and report it to BBB and shit this company down. Horrible horrible company and owner is a liar and a thief. Go and do a simple Google search on proven locks owner fraud scam.
6 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, though we must clarify that the claims in your post are not consistent with any records or verified customer interactions in our system. We have no record of a purchase under your name, nor any communication requesting support or a refund.
We take accusations of fraud and product failure very seriously. However, your statement aligns closely with a recent wave of online misinformation stemming from a YouTube video that misrepresented our products. That video demonstrated a contrived and unrealistic scenario that does not reflect the design, performance, or security testing standards of our locks.
If you are a genuine customer and believe you experienced an issue, we encourage you to reach out to us directly through our verified contact page so we can review your case. Otherwise, we must view this post as part of the ongoing misinformation campaign targeting our company.
We remain committed to transparency and invite anyone to visit our 80,000 sq. ft. facility in Tampa Bay to see our products and processes firsthand.
locks are way too easy to pick
13 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Gabriel. We reviewed your profile and noticed you are located in Germany, where we do not sell or distribute our products. Because of this, it’s very disheartening to see a review that appears not to be based on firsthand experience.
We take product security and performance extremely seriously, and we always welcome genuine customer feedback. The best way to understand the engineering and testing behind our locks is to see it in person. We can only offer you an invitation to visit our 80,000 sq ft manufacturing facility. We’re not sure how often you travel to the United States, but if you are ever in the Tampa Bay area, please let us know—we would gladly give you a firsthand experience of our process.
Best regards
The locks are completely horrible and…
The locks are completely horrible and can be opened by an intermediate lock picker and a youtube tutorial. extremely embarrassing. Do not buy
12 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for your passionate response. We understand how some influencers can grab someone's loyalty, and unfortunately, they are not always operating under the most honest circumstances.
We can only offer you the opportunity to form a firsthand experience with our products. You are more than welcome to come to our manufacturing facility to see for yourself. Please let us know when you are in the Tampa Bay area. This will also allow you to have a firsthand opinion, rather than what someone projects in a "clout video."
I would do 0 if I could
Is it possible to give a 0 star? Lock can be opened with a piece of paper! FFS, how does some one even sell a "security" device that can't stop a toddler?!?
9 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Brandon. We attempted to reach out through Trustpilot to request your order information so we could look into this matter, but we never received a response. Additionally, we have no record of any purchase under your name in our customer database.
We always welcome honest, firsthand feedback from verified customers, and we take product security very seriously. Without any order details or confirmation of purchase, it’s difficult for us to investigate your claim or provide support.
If you do have valid order information, please contact us directly—we are more than willing to assist and address any legitimate concerns.
Best regards
Terrible locks that easily be picked…
Terrible locks that easily be picked and manipulated.
12 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We reviewed your profile and noticed that you are located in Australia, where we do not sell our products. Additionally, we reached out to request your order information so we could investigate your concerns, but we never received a response.
Because of this, we have reason to believe this review may not be based on a genuine purchase or firsthand experience. We take product quality and security very seriously and always welcome honest feedback from verified customers.
If you do have valid order details, please contact us directly so we can assist you properly.
Best regards
Once you understand the lock, you'll love them.
I was not happy at first. The locks were a bit tricky to work. I was expecting barrel locks. Owner reached out and explained them. I did research them and he was spot on. Have been using for about a year now, I am absolutely happy with them. I highly recommend.
6 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for your honest feedback, Jeffrey. We’re glad we could connect with you and provide more information about the locks. We appreciate you giving them a proper test during your trip and hope they perform as expected.
We’re always here to support our customers and ensure you have a great experience with our products, including replacements if needed. Looking forward to hearing how they hold up in real-world use!
Safe travels,
-The Proven Industries Team
All locks can be shimmed open
All locks can be shimmed open. Waste of money
4 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Zak. We reached out to request your order information so we could investigate your concerns, but we never received a response. Additionally, we have no record of a purchase under your name in our customer database.
We take product security very seriously and always welcome honest, verified feedback from real customers. Without order details, it’s difficult for us to address your claims or provide support. If you do have valid purchase information, please contact us directly so we can assist.
Best regards
Go watch the McNally videos and…
Go watch the McNally videos and Lockpicking Lawyer. They will tell you everything you need to know about this piece of junk lock.
29 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Dianne. We’re aware of the videos you referenced; however, these pieces of content are created for entertainment and “clout” and often do not reflect real-world use or the engineering that goes into our products.
We always encourage feedback based on **firsthand experience**, not secondhand opinions from online personalities. We also reached out to verify your purchase information so we could better understand any actual concerns you may have, but we did not receive a response.
If you have personally used our lock and experienced an issue, we would be more than willing to help. Please feel free to contact us directly with your order details so we can address any legitimate concerns.
Best regards
i just picked my first one as a novice
i just picked my first one as a novice, cant recommend something even i can undo
28 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, though we believe the information shared here is not accurate. It’s puzzling to see reviews based on secondhand claims rather than firsthand experience—especially given the recent online video created more for clout than for accuracy.
We also attempted to reach out to you directly through Trustpilot to request your order information, but we did not receive a response. It’s disheartening to see misinformation repeated by individuals who have never used our product.
If you ever find yourself in the Tampa Bay area, we welcome you to visit our 80,000 sq ft manufacturing facility to see our products, testing, and security standards firsthand. Transparency and real-world demonstration speak far louder than viral content, and we’re happy to show exactly how our locks perform.
Thank you,
Proven Industries Support Team
unprofessional company and cheap…
unprofessional company and cheap quality locks
update- they don't seem to know what a vpn is haha
1 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Tt. We reviewed your profile and noticed that you are located in the Principality of Monaco, where we do not sell our products. Because of this, it’s likely that your review is not based on firsthand experience.
We are confident that seeing our products and operations in person would provide a different perspective. We warmly welcome you to visit our 80,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in the Tampa Bay area to experience firsthand the quality and care that goes into our locks.
Best regards,
-The Proven Industries Team
The product is misleading
The product is misleading, the advertising (especially on their instagram) gives the impression that the product is unshimmable, or that other people who have proven that it can be easily broken into are spreading falsehoods. These company that sells this product are misleading the consumer, the lock is not safe at all.
18 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for taking the time to post your feelings. We understand how frustrating it can be to form an opinion based on what you’ve seen online, especially after watching a “clout video.”
After reviewing your profile, we see that you are located in the United Kingdom, where we do not sell our products. Because of this, it’s unlikely that your experience is based on firsthand use. We welcome you to visit our 80,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in the Tampa Bay area to see our locks firsthand. We actually design, engineer, and manufacture these locks ourselves—something the “clout chaser” cannot claim.
We encourage you to come by and form your own opinion based on real-world experience, rather than relying on misleading online content.
Best regards
Faulty locks and faulty management
Faulty locks and faulty management. Do not recommend.
8 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Nathan. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and would like the opportunity to understand what issues you encountered.
We reached out requesting your order number so we could investigate further, but we haven’t received that information. If you could provide those details directly, we would be happy to review the situation and work with you to resolve any concerns.
Best regards,
-The Proven Industries Team
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Franz. We reviewed your profile and noticed that you are located in Germany, where we do not sell or distribute our products. Because of this, it’s unlikely that your review is based on firsthand experience.
We take product quality and customer service very seriously and always welcome honest feedback from verified customers. If you ever have a legitimate order with us, we encourage you to reach out directly so we can assist.
Best regards
Your company suck and like ur CEO, lizards for life(free Mark Zuckerberg lmao)
Let's imagine that my is what every negative comment has been made!
1 June 2025
Unprompted review
Just tiktok and youtube watchers
All those negative comments are based on a social media reel or video, not on a genuine experience as requested.
As you know, videos can be edited and the used material could be not authentic.
I personally don’t have an opinion about how the locks work, but I wanted to point out that those people are liars when pretending to have a genuine experience. There is no way on Trustpilot to answer to them, so I’m forced to write a review. I’m forced to give stars, so i chose an average.
1 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate you recognizing that many of the negative reviews circulating online are based on edited social media content rather than firsthand experiences.
It’s frustrating when videos or posts misrepresent our products, and we understand how this can lead to confusion on platforms like Trustpilot. We remain committed to transparency and encourage anyone with genuine questions or concerns to contact us directly or visit our 80,000 sq. ft. facility in Tampa Bay to see our products and testing firsthand.
Lock is easily opened
Lock is easily opened. Took longer to open the damn door than the shitty lock. Dont buy
1 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for taking the time to post your feedback, Antimon. We reviewed your profile and noticed that you are located in Germany, where we do not sell or distribute our products. Because of this, we believe your review is not based on firsthand experience.
It puzzles us that someone would go to such an extent to post a review based on secondhand information. We also wonder whether the video or content that influenced your opinion may have been created for clout rather than accuracy.
We take product quality and security very seriously, and the best way to understand our locks is to see them firsthand. We would be happy to invite you to our 80,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in the Tampa Bay area. We’re not sure how often you travel to the United States, but if you are ever in the area, please let us know—we would gladly provide a firsthand experience.
Best regards
🚨DO NOT PURCHASE🚨
Terrible locks that can be opened with a can. 🚨DO NOT PURCHASE🚨
15 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your feedback. After reviewing your profile, we noticed that you are located in Australia, where we do not sell or distribute our products. Because of this, it’s unlikely that your review is based on firsthand experience.
We also encourage caution when relying on videos made by YouTube personalities. Many of these creators produce content for entertainment or attention, and their demonstrations often do not reflect real-world use or the actual performance of our products.
We take product quality and security very seriously and always welcome honest feedback from verified customers. If you ever have legitimate order information or direct experience with our products, please feel free to reach out so we can assist you properly.
Best regards
Pickable with a can
Pickable with a can. I thought it was fake but apparently, it’s not.
It’s not worth even 20$, huge disappointment.
26 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Yarik. After reviewing your profile, we noticed that you are located in Ukraine, where we do not sell or distribute our products. We reviewed your statement and can confirm that we do not sell our products in your region. This is very disheartening, as it suggests your review may not be based on firsthand experience.
We also encourage customers not to rely solely on viral videos or content created by YouTube personalities. Many of these videos are designed for views and entertainment, and they often misrepresent real-world performance.
We take product security and quality very seriously and always welcome genuine feedback from verified customers. The best way to understand the engineering behind our locks is to see it in person. We can only offer you an invitation to visit our 80,000 sq ft manufacturing facility. We're not sure how often you come to the United States, but if you are ever in the Tampa Bay area, please let us know—we’d be glad to provide a firsthand experience.
Best regards
Pickable with a can
Pickable with a can. I thought it was fake so I tried my friends and it was true :/ not worth absurd price.
18 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from provenlocks.com
We appreciate the "review", Ardaas, but the “can-picking” trick belongs in cartoons, not lock engineering. For anyone wanting reality over YouTube stunts, we invite you to visit our 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and see firsthand how actual locks work.
Best regards
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