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ST. CATHARINES ? At least 14 people have fallen victim to a ?paving scam? in St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Police say.
According to investigators, a male going door-to-door approaches victims offering to pave their driveway at a much reduced cost.
Once the suspect receives the cash up front, he claims he will return with his equipment.
In some cases, the suspect has even asked the victim to drive him to a location to pick up his equipment.
The male then disappears with the cash and never returns.
While legitimate businesses seek customers through door-to-door sales, there are others that use the opportunity to defraud unsuspecting victims who are quick to respond to a great offer.
The Niagara Regional Police Service cautions the public that before paying cash for a service, or agreeing to a contract, ensure you know who you are doing business with.
Information on crimes can be submitted anonymously using Crime Stoppers of Niagara.
To leave an anonymous tip, please contact Crime Stoppers via: Telephone: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) Online: www.niagaratips.com Text: 274637 (CRIMES), keyword ?Niagara,? then your tip.
Crime Stoppers guarantees that you will remain anonymous through any of the methods offered to provide tips.
You may also be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 if the information leads to an arrest.
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