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Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Warns Of North End Scam
March 1, 2015
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens about a scam which has been taking place primarily in the north end of the county.
According to deputies, the group poses as a construction type company stating they will pave driveways and walkways. They quote a low price and will occasionally ask for payment in advance. If they show up to do the work, they will then state the quote needs to be changed to a substantially higher amount.
Investigators advise the work is generally completed poorly, and occasionally they do not complete the work even after payment has been received. These groups also tend to seek out older victims.
Tips to avoid this type of scam:
- Check companies with the Better Business Bureau
- Contact local established business
- Seek contractor license information
- Obtain a written contract
According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, as a general rule, if it sounds too good to be true…conduct research before exchanging funds.
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2 Responses to “Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Warns Of North End Scam”
I have seen their trucks many times this winter parked behind Magnuson Inn Pensacola at 6919 Pensacola Blvd. Apparently at least the truck drivers along with their trucks have been staying there. The trucks, two of them are unusually bright and flashy with fancy script lettering on the doors. SRSO should be able to track them down.
They are paving gypsies from up north where it’s still cold and they can’t work. Don’t be scammed. Ask to see a business license and a written quote and they will go back to their flashy trucks and leave.