From the Township:
Advisory: Fraud Alert-Contractor
On 5/9, an elderly female that was outside her home was approached by
two individuals that reported that they noticed her steps need repair
and offered to fix them. She advised them that the gutters also needed
repair and the "repairmen" advised her that they would fix the gutters
as well. The males gave her a paper advertisement with "Industrial"
across the top, a NJ and NY phone number and "Handyman Heroes" written
on it.
The males returned the next day and received cash from the
resident for the work. They then left the home prior to completing any
of the repairs. The males were described as Hispanic males with one
being in his 30's and the second being in his 40's. It is possible that
they arrived in a blue pickup truck.
These scam artists frequently target the elderly. Similar events were
reported last year in both Union and Springfield Townships.
Beware of ‘contractors’ who come to your home or call you on the phone
looking for work. Some will tell you they were just ‘passing by’ and
noticed you needed a new roof, siding, or driveway (you fill in the
blank).
They may not be contractors, at all, not trained, not licensed,
nor insured. These con artists will usually offer the work at a price
far below what you’d expect to pay for it. And, more often than not,
they will require you to pay in advance. The bottom line: you give them
the money and never see them again.
Please report any suspicious activity to the Maplewood Police Department.
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