We've seen the stories on the news or read about them in the paper. Someone knocks on the door and says they are a paving contractor and they have some extra asphalt left over. If you would like they could pave your driveway for a great deal. Munson actually had a client call the other day to state that the day after our representative stopped over, someone came knocking with the same story. We had educated the homeowner about the proper process which would need to take place in order to pave his existing gravel driveway. With this fresh knowledge the homeowner knew it was a scam and declined the offer. The person that came to the door was dressed in workman's clothes and wearing a yellow safety vest. He was a "very smooth talker". Anytime a contractor says he has "extra material leftover" it should be a red flag immediately. A reputable paving company will know exactly how much material a job should take and should never have enough left over to pave someone else's driveway. These companies usually pave a very thin layer of asphalt, collect your money and then leave town.
Here is a 2009 video clip about the scam from Fox Six:
http://www.fox6now.com/news/witi-090802-c6-gypsy-pavers,0,540374.story
Here is another 2010 story along with tips from the Better Business Bureau:
http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/beware-of-driveway-repaving-scams-this-summer-19765
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