Police are warning members of the public, especially seniors, to watch for scammers posing as home improvement workers, particularly those offering masonry, paving, and repair services as solicitors could increase.
Scammers may ask that checks be made out to individuals instead of a registered company. They often create a sense of urgency to pressure residents into agreeing to work.
Boston residents have lost tens of thousands of dollars to these schemes, often for projects that lead to worse damage or little improvement, contrary to initial quotes.
Fraudulent workers can be identified through pressure tactics, unregistered businesses, and dubious offers of discounts for leftover materials, becoming more aggressive after the initial service.
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