Scam Warning
Bargain home/vehicle repair offers scam warning from Sergeant Jillian Cabana, Westport Police Detective Bureau Bargain home/vehicle repair offers- In these scams the suspect will approach an elderly resident at their home or in a parking lot and quote them a bargain amount for a service such as dent pulling, chimney sweeping, or driveway paving that may otherwise be expensive. After partially completing the service, the suspects may request additional money from the victim to complete the work. Many times these cons use shoddy materials and unskilled workers and may end up causing more damage than they were supposed to repair. To protect themselves, consumers should make sure the company is registered with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection.…
