Travelling Con Artists – April Fraud Alert from Denver DA – Mitch Morrisey
Traveling con artists are in metro Denver. These con artists arrive every spring with door-to-door roofing, paving and other scams, intimidating the consumers into paying thousands of dollars for poor quality work. “There is absolutely no reason to do business with people who come to your door and never let strangers in your home,” says Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey.
How to Recognize Door-to-Door Con Artists
- They peddle roofing, paving, and other repair work door-to-door.
- They often prey on the elderly using friendly, high-pressure tactics.
- They may say they have material left over from a previous job, or insist they did work for you or a neighbor before.
- They quote bargain prices, but demand much more after the job is complete.
To Protect Yourself from Door-to-Door Scams
- Don’t do business with door-to-door contractors – even if they promise to do the work for bargain prices.
- Get at least three bids on work, and don’t always choose the lowest.
- Insist on a written contract and don’t be pressured into paying more or doing additional projects.
Need help or have a question? Call the Denver District Attorney’s Fraud Line: 720-913-9179
