Asphalt Driveway Scammers
Travelling asphalt driveway scammers offer cheap, same-day driveways
It’s important you and your family and friends are aware that there are asphalt driveway scammers that travel Australia offering cheap asphalt work. A tactic of theirs is to turn up at your door step, unannounced and uninvited, claiming to have just finished a job around the corner from which they have left over asphalt. and would you like your driveway done for a ‘cheap cash price’. Another tactic these people employ is to advertise on small signs that are attached to light posts, electricity poles, or sign posts stating (for example) that you can get a cheap driveway for $16 per m2, with a mobile number to call.
What you get is a unprepared surface with asphalt on top which will crumble the instant you drive on it.
Ways to avoid asphalt driveway scammers
So, what can you do to avoid these asphalt driveway scammers? Awareness is key, so let family and friends know to ensure they avoid this style of scam too. And, do not call! Regrettably, these people are con men looking to take your hard earned savings without supplying what they promise.
Do not be fooled! These people will use all forms of media to deceive and Asphalt Concepts has received numerous calls about these nasty players benefitting from unsuspecting citizens who have parted with their money due to this scam.
There are a number of industry also being targeted by these preying scammers, including roof restorations, so be sure to do your research and only choose a contractor that has a good reputation in the community, has a website, and their ABN checks out when you carryout a simply and free ABN Lookup.
If you are approached by one of these people call the Fair Trading QLD on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or go to their website – www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au.
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