Montgomery County has issued a news release warning residents about a recent increase in driveway paving scams involving unlicensed contractors who use high-pressure tactics and perform substandard or incomplete work, urging homeowners to stay alert and report suspicious activity to the Office of Consumer Protection.
Per the news release: “Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning residents about a rise in driveway paving scams after receiving multiple reports recently from homeowners. These scams involve unlicensed workers offering low-cost paving or resurfacing services, often resulting in poor-quality work, unfinished jobs or unexpected payments. Homeowners should be aware and take appropriate steps to avoid falling victim to the scams.
“It’s incredibly frustrating to see these kinds of scams resurface again and again, especially when they target people right at their front doors,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “No one should have to deal with intimidation, deception or shoddy work from people pretending to be legitimate businesses. I appreciate the work of our Office of Consumer Protection and police in responding quickly and preventing more residents from being harmed. We want people to know the warning signs and to call us right away if something doesn’t feel right.”…