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Police remind residents to be cautious of door-to-door solicitors

A possible fraudulent paving crew are making the rounds in St. Marys and Perth County.

Stratford police were alerted this week to crews and are reminding the public to be cautious about door-to-door solicitors.

In previous years, similar paving companies have solicited customers by providing low prices to obtain the work, but failing to finish the job, or providing very low quality work.

Last July, several individuals from the UK were arrested by the Stratford Police Service in relation to a paving fraud in the Stratford area.

Police encourage asking for references and checking them and doing some research on the company.

You can also contact local companies to confirm legitimacy, look for business names on vehicles and check the Better Business Bureau.

Residents should always be wary of persons who ask for payment upfront.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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