Spring is right around the corner and so are the most popular scams
Every year the "Bad Guys" are out and they are getting ready to target you and your clients.
Although many of these scams affect the elderly, they can happen to anyone.
Some of the most popular scams are:
1 - The DRIVEWAY SEAL COATING SCAM
and
2 - The ROOFING / POWER / WATER METER SCAM
The Driveway Sealing / Seal Coating scam is very simple. It usually begins with a knock on the door from a contractor that informs you that he has just done a job nearby and has some extra material left over. They go on to tell you that you can get a great deal for driveway seal coating. Usually a discount of 75% !
In most cases, the sealer is heavily diluted. While it looks good initially, it usually only lasts a matter of days before fading or sometimes even washing away.
The Roofing / Power / Water Meter Scam (as well as some other similar scams) usually involve a PAIR of People coming to your door or your clients door and offer roofing services, or requesting to read a water meter, power meter or asking to take a water sample from the kitchen and bathroom faucet. OFTEN THESE PEOPLE ARE DRESSED IN CONVINCING UNIFORMS AND SOMETIMES EVEN HAVE ID.
While one of the thieves takes the sample, reads the meter etc, the other searches the home for cash, jewelry and other small items like cell phones, etc.
Be careful and be aware. This is the time of year for these types of scams.
You can call your local water / electric company to verify if they have someone in the area. (usually they don't).
Be careful and have a safe Spring / Summer Season.
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