Strathcona County RCMP is reminding residents to remain vigilant for fraudulent attempts when opening the front door and while checking e-mail.

While reported fraud-related complaints in Strathcona County have remained relatively stable during the past several years, phishing attempts targeting the vulnerable are still common, including efforts conducted by a group called the travellers, otherwise known as the Gypsy or Irish Pavers.

This distinct cluster of nomads travel to various communities throughout Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan operating as unlicensed contractors.

These groups often target seniors and employ high-pressure sales tactics, hounding their victims until they have received as much money as the scam artist feels they can get out of the victims, a press release issued by the RCMP states.

Potential victims are informed that the individuals are part of a small company working within the neighbourhood looking to provide reduced rates for paving due to leftover asphalt from previous jobs.

After completing only part of the work, the contractors pressure their victims into paying large portions of the agreed price, informing the victims they will return the next day to complete the substandard work. The fraudsters, however, never return and victims are then forced to pay a considerable amount in order to repair the poorly paved area.

Victims may also be informed of renovation services that include painting, roofing, rain gutter cleaning, chimney repair or any other home renovations.

Recurring complaints to local police throughout the provinces often include the main suspect identified as a male referred to as Pat and suspects speaking with a distinctive Irish accent.

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RCMP are also warning against e-mail phishing attempts informing recipients they have been summonsed to appear at the Tax Court of Canada, threatening that a failure to appear in court will result in an arrest warrant on criminal charges, imposing civil sanctions and a suspension of the intended victims drivers licence.

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When Carmen Roman finished her shift at Anchor House Saturday morning, she noticed a flyer on the table promoting the Living Local Expo Fair at the New Jersey Army National Guard Armory on Eggerts Crossing Road.

I saw the flyer on the table. They were getting ready to put it on the (bulletin board). This is the first time I have come (to the expo). I literally just got off work, said Ms. Roman, who lives in West Trenton with her family.

I am extremely interested in the environment. I want to save the planet. Im concerned about healthy eating. I am becoming more mindful of what we eat. I want to learn more about irrigation. I want to grow a small organic garden, Ms. Roman said.

Ms. Roman was one of a steady stream of visitors to the 7th annual Living Local Expo Fair, despite the rainy day. The event was co-sponsored by Sustainable Lawrence, along with the green teams from Hopewell, Ewing and Lawrence townships and the Mercer County Office of Sustainable Development.

The fair has grown every year, said Tahirih Smith, president of Sustainable Lawrences board of directors. Four years ago, there were 28 vendors. Saturday afternoon, more than 80 companies and nonprofit groups had set up shop to inform visitors of what they had to offer.

Visitors who were interested in replacing old windows with new ones could stop by booths that featured new windows, as well as vendors who showcased new insulation. Of course, there were vendors who were willing to help homeowners make some upgrades to their heating and air conditioning systems.

Another booth featured information on rain barrels, which are attached to rain gutter downspouts. They collect water that can be used in the garden. A garden could use as much as 1,400 gallons of water during the April-to-September growing season.

Other exhibitors offered services that ranged from organic dry cleaning to environmentally sensitive cosmetics. Acknowledging that some households prefer to use disposable paper goods, Green Paper Cup offered disposable utensils, plates, napkins, bowls and cups that when disposed of properly would convert into compost within 80 days.

At a nearby table, Lawrence Township set up a booth that sought to raise awareness of its proposed curbside organic pickup program. Households that dispose of organic material food scraps, paper towels and napkins and biodegradable forks, knives, plates and spoons could see it turn into compost.

Off to the side in a large garage at the National Guard Armory, there was an exhibit of green cars that ranged from a turbo-diesel Chevrolet Cruze that stickered for about $27,000, to a Chevrolet Volt gasoline/electric car at about $40,000 and a couple of Lexus hybrid vehicles all the way up to the Tesla all-electric car that starts at around $80,000.

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UNSTOPPABLE A crew from Glaeser-Dawes digs down extra deep (eight feet) to unclog a sanitary sewer line on North Line Street in Chesaning, March 31-April 1. After cleaning out the pipe, they installed a new manhole to provide access for maintenance. (TCC Photo by Jeanne Marcello) CHESANING During their first meeting in April, the Chesaning Village Council voted to award the contract for the 2014 road projects to contractor Glaeser-Dawes Corporation.

Wade Trim Project Engineer Cory Davis presented the bidding results during the meeting, noting that another contractor had the lowest bid.

Councilman Don Swartzmiller pointed out that Glaeser-Dawes is the next closest bid. Glaeser-Dawes had just been in the village all day working on a plugged sanitary sewer and installing a new manhole.

We had a major sewer break on Line Street. We could not find any way to get into that sewer, so it did not get televised, Swartzmiller said.

Glaeser-Dawes responds when the village calls for help, Swartzmiller said. They fixed water main breaks through the winter; even arriving at midnight when necessary. Theyre $3,500 more. Thats a small price to pay for reliability, Swartzmiller said.

Davis indicated that the Glaeser-Dawes bid was still under the engineering firms project cost estimate of $409,000.

I move we go with Glaeser-Dawes, Swartzmiller stated.

Councilman Damion Frasier responded, Glaeser-Dawes does qualify as a local bidder. I have more faith that they know the area.

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