Police warn Oakville, Burlington, Milton residents about home repair fraud in the region

The Halton police issued a warning to residents in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville about a home repair fraud operating in the region.

The fraud involves contractors travelling door-to-door selling services that are unsolicited by a consumer. Police say these services include chimney or driveway repair and interlock stone work.

The suspect will provide quotes with prices lower than market value and once a deal is reached, will request a large cash payment. Based on previous complaints, initial work may start, however the work will be sub-par and/or incomplete.

After this initial work, the consumer may be approached to

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