HRM: Police in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are warning of a roofing and chimney contractor scam and are seeking information from the public.
Between January 5 and January 10, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and the Halifax Regional Police responded to four reports of fraud where a group of men were canvassing door-to-door and offering homeowners chimney repair services.
Investigators learned that homeowners paid an agreed amount to the men representing a false masonry company. Once demolition occurred, the men then request a much greater amount in order to complete the work agreed upon.
During each incident the work was never completed.
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At this time, the information gathered indicates that the masonry company is fictitious and that victims were referred to a very convincing construction website, leading them to believe the company is real.
In each incident, there was a group of at least four men.
The investigation, led by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, is ongoing.
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Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.
To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
You can also submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
File #’s: 25-1992/25-2038/25-2401/25-2728/25-4280
