Niagara regional police say spring is a popular time for driveway scammers.
They are often unsolicited and will target unsuspecting homeowners with the practice of over promising, under quoting and then underdelivering.
Once a deal is struck the contractor will request a large cash down payment.
Initial work may start quickly on the project; however, the work will be sub-par and incomplete. Once the ‘contractor’ receives more money, they are never heard from again.
You can learn how to hire a reliable contractor and see what you need to include in your contract with them at Ontario.ca.
