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Police issue warning about rising home repair scams
Halton Regional Police (HRPS) have issued another warning about local home repair scams, after yet another incident within the region.
According to the report, the fraud involves contractors travelling door-to-door selling unsolicited services. These services include but are not limited to chimney repair, general masonry work, step and driveway repairs and general debris cleaning or roof repairs and waterproofing.
Police say the suspect may provide a quote with prices lower than market value and once a deal is reached, will request a large cash payment.
Based on what victims of the scam have already encountered, police say that initial work