[Centizen]

That's provided the AP Is vulnerable to WPS.

I've had successful results with Reaver. When all goes well, It certainly beats the handshake methodology.

Cracking WPS is lame in my opinion. You have to be in a close range to the router or it won't work.

@OP: Social engineering is a much more viable option. But then you require good social skills and experience, which I don't think you have.