Полиция Франкенмута предупреждает жителей о мошенничестве при ремонте подъездных путей

Frankenmuth Police Department warns of driveway repair scam Published: Aug. 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WNEM) - The Frankenmuth Police Department is warning residents about suspicious and transient work crews targeting neighborhoods with fraudulent driveway repair and chip-and-seal services. The police department says this is how the scam works: - Unannounced visits: They show up at your door unexpectedly. - The “leftover” pitch: They claim to have leftover asphalt from another job and offer a very lowball price to use it up. - Bait-and-switch pricing: Once the rushed job is finished, they aggressively demand much more money than was verbally agreed upon. The police department says you should look for these red flags: - Legitimate contractors never show up unannounced to solicit work door-to-door. - They refuse or fail to provide a written contract. Reputable professionals always use signed contracts to protect both parties. - Demands for cash or immediate, high-pressure payment. The police department says this is what you should do: - Do not engage with door-to-door paving solicitors. - Always insist on a detailed, written contract before any work begins. - Verify local licensing and credentials. - Report suspicious activity immediately to our nonemergency dispatch line (or dial 911 if you feel threatened). Subscribe to the WNEM TV5 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every day. Copyright 2026 WNEM. All rights reserved.