Home repair scammers working their way through Halton – bayobserver.ca Hamilton, Burlington and GTA
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is issuing a warning to residents 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. 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.
The suspect may provide a quote with prices lower than market value and once a deal is reached, will ask fort a large cash payment.
Based on previous complaints, initial work may start, however the crew will not return