Police in Halton are warning residents about a home repair fraud scam believed to be targeting older adults.
According to Halton Regional Police Service, so-called contractors go door-to-door selling unsolicited services. They reportedly give quotes that are lower than market value and once a deal is reached they request a large cash payment.
“Based on complaints, initial work may start, however the work will be sub-par and/or incomplete,” police said in an Aug. 10 news release.
They said after the initial work is done, the suspects reportedly approach the homeowners to give them more money for supplies or to complete payment for the work. Once the additional money is obtained, the contractor disappears. Phone calls and text messages go unanswered leaving consumers with a damaged or partially completed project, police said, noting a series of business cards, pamphlets, and printed contracts may also accompany door-to-door sales pitches.
So far, Halton police have received two complaints with this similar mode of operation and suspects in the region.
In both cases, the suspects are described as two white males with Irish or possibly Scottish accents.
The first suspect is roughly 30 years old and about five-foot-11 with a heavy build and dark black hair, while the second is also about 30 years old and roughly five-foot-11 with a heavy build, and short light blonde or light brown hair and a moustache.
Police said they also had a younger…
