Paving Scam

• Edmonton homeowners warn others about door-to-door paving salesmen

  Homeowners in an east Edmonton neighbourhood say they've lost thousands of dollars to a fly-by-night paving company that demanded cash and did poor work.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2025
  
• Driveway paving, home repair scam sees victims out $40K: Montreal-area police

  Longueuil 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.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2024
  
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• Waterloo police issue paving scam warning after multiple residents duped

  Waterloo regional police have issued a warning to area residents after receiving numerous reports of people being victimized in paving scams.

  Crime

  May 31, 2023
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• Peterborough police probe string of driveway paving scams in area

  Since receiving an initial report on May 15, police say officers have been informed of two other incidents believed to involve the same group of suspects

  Crime

  May 19, 2023
• Residents warned to be wary of paving scammers in Nottawasaga area, police say

  The 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.

  Crime

  May 18, 2023
• Paving scam in Lakefield under investigation by Peterborough police

  A 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.

  Crime

  May 15, 2023
• Pavement peddlers: Cheap asphalt usually too good to be true

  RCMP 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.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2023
• Police in Newmarket, Ont., warn public of ‘ongoing’ driveway paving scam

  York Regional Police said officers have "received information from citizens who have lost thousands of dollars after purchasing a service to have their driveways paved."

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2022
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• Police in Niagara looking for contractor connected to alleged paving fraud

  Police say a number of complainants have shared similar stories about only a portion of the work being completed after payment.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2019
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• Identifying paving scams in Saskatchewan

  Warning signs of a paving scam include high pressure sales tactics or being required to put down a substantial down payment.

  Consumer

  Jun 21, 2018