Paving Scam
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Driveway paving, home repair scam sees victims out $40K: Montreal-area policeLongueuil police said Tuesday that Patrice Lamer, 42, was arrested in connection with the reported scam that unfolded in different sectors on Montreal's south shore.CanadaJul 2
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Waterloo police issue paving scam warning after multiple residents dupedWaterloo regional police have issued a warning to area residents after receiving numerous reports of people being victimized in paving scams.CrimeMay 31, 2023
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Peterborough police probe string of driveway paving scams in areaSince receiving an initial report on May 15, police say officers have been informed of two other incidents believed to involve the same group of suspectsCrimeMay 19, 2023
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Residents warned to be wary of paving scammers in Nottawasaga area, police sayThe Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is warning residents about a fraud scam involving an asphalt company in the Angus and Essa Township area.CrimeMay 18, 2023
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Paving scam in Lakefield under investigation by Peterborough policeA business owner says they made a deal with a company to pave a parking lot, however, the project was not completed despite money being exchanged.CrimeMay 15, 2023
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Pavement peddlers: Cheap asphalt usually too good to be trueRCMP say the paving scam involves the suspect offering to fill your driveway potholes or pave it for a bargain, taking your money or doing a poor job and is never seen again.CrimeApr 21, 2023
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Police in Newmarket, Ont., warn public of ‘ongoing’ driveway paving scamYork Regional Police said officers have "received information from citizens who have lost thousands of dollars after purchasing a service to have their driveways paved."CrimeJul 26, 2022
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Police in Niagara looking for contractor connected to alleged paving fraudPolice say a number of complainants have shared similar stories about only a portion of the work being completed after payment.CrimeOct 16, 2019
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Identifying paving scams in SaskatchewanWarning signs of a paving scam include high pressure sales tactics or being required to put down a substantial down payment.ConsumerJun 21, 2018
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