Better Business Bureau Serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is warning the public about asphalt paving scams after an elderly couple in their 80s was pressured into paying $64,000 for driveway work they never agreed to.
The couple reported that a paving crew pulled up unannounced, claiming they had “leftover asphalt” from a nearby road project. They initially believed they were agreeing to a small patch job costing around $1,500. Instead, the workers paved their entire driveway and demanded immediate payment of $64,000 across three credit cards.
“This type of scam is especially concerning because it targets older adults who may be more trusting or feel pressured when approached at their home,” said Robyn Householder, President & CEO of BBB Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. “Our seniors should never feel afraid or intimidated into handing over their savings. These scammers know exactly who to target, and they use fear to get what they want.”…