Paving scams increase as temperatures rise

Created: 04/30/2014 9:52 AM WNYT.com By: Jessica Riley

New York State Police say warmer weather brings spring-time scammers.

Theyre warning people in the Capital Region that driveway paving scams are more prevalent this time of year.

A traveling asphalt paving crew may offer you a low-priced opportunity to repair your driveway.

Usually the scammers show up unexpectedly at homes and claim they have leftover material from another job and offers to repair your driveway. The job is usually poorly done or the price is raised to a much higher amount than the original estimate.

Another common scam is when they convince the homeowner to pay cash for the job and then work never gets completed.

Police advice homeowners to always ask for a written contract to protect themselves. They also say to ask for references before getting the work done and to do your research on the company.

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