Norwich Police warn of local summer scam
NORWICH – The Norwich City Police Department issued a statement Tuesday warning citizens about a possible seasonal contractor scam active in the area.
Norwich police officers responded to a complaint regarding an unlicensed peddler going door to door offering to seal paved driveways, said Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino.
“The citizen was rightfully suspicious and called the police station,” he said.
Officers located the sealing crew nearby and issued a summons for unlicensed peddling and ordered the crew to stop soliciting work in the city.
“Professional contractors do not go door-to-door; customers call the contractor of their choice,” added the chief.
The Norwich PD offered these tips avoiding similar scams:
• Most legitimate contractors will have their name and phone number marked
on their vehicles
• Ask for references
• Ask for proof of insurance coverage
• Get a receipt with a business letterhead
Angelino said a tactic often used by these crews involved them claiming they had recently finished a job in the neighborhood and had left over material. They then ask to seal the victim’s driveway offering a discount supposedly to avoid wasting the remaining materials.
Sometimes the con men just take what money they can get in advance, but some return later with a more devious plan.
“Past complaints to the police involved contractors placing used motor oil on a victim’s driveway, though this did not happen in the most recent case,” said Angelino.
Police said they often see this type or similar scams each summer.
“If you didn’t call them, or you don’t know them, tell them ‘no thanks’ and call the police. We’ll attempt to identify them,” said the chief.
– Tyler Murphy
Norwich police officers responded to a complaint regarding an unlicensed peddler going door to door offering to seal paved driveways, said Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino.
“The citizen was rightfully suspicious and called the police station,” he said.
Officers located the sealing crew nearby and issued a summons for unlicensed peddling and ordered the crew to stop soliciting work in the city.
“Professional contractors do not go door-to-door; customers call the contractor of their choice,” added the chief.
The Norwich PD offered these tips avoiding similar scams:
• Most legitimate contractors will have their name and phone number marked
on their vehicles
• Ask for references
• Ask for proof of insurance coverage
• Get a receipt with a business letterhead
Angelino said a tactic often used by these crews involved them claiming they had recently finished a job in the neighborhood and had left over material. They then ask to seal the victim’s driveway offering a discount supposedly to avoid wasting the remaining materials.
Sometimes the con men just take what money they can get in advance, but some return later with a more devious plan.
“Past complaints to the police involved contractors placing used motor oil on a victim’s driveway, though this did not happen in the most recent case,” said Angelino.
Police said they often see this type or similar scams each summer.
“If you didn’t call them, or you don’t know them, tell them ‘no thanks’ and call the police. We’ll attempt to identify them,” said the chief.
– Tyler Murphy
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