Limestone Coast Police are warning residents and local businesses to be wary of people approaching them offering to do small bitumen laying work for a cheap price.
Last week a victim was approached by two men offering to complete bitumen resealing work on his Woseley property driveway for a reduced price.
A SAPOL spokesperson said the victim paid for the work however when he returned home he realised the work done was not what he had agreed to and was of poor standard.
“Generally this type of scam involves customers being offered a quote for cheap prices, but the workers then complete a sub-standard effort and then further inflate the price and demand payment,” the spokesperson said.
“Sellers are usually equipped with small trucks and equipment that appears legitimate.
“Police are reminding the public to be cautious of these types of offers where the deal seems ‘too good to be true’.
“Police urge the community to check the details of any door-to-door sale persons before entering into an agreement and not to be pressured into making deals.”
Visit www.scamwatch.gov.au or contact Consumer and Business Affairs or police for further information.
