Officials warn of paving scams

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A warning from the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office and local police departments, including West Springfield.

They said they’re seeing a rise in asphalt, or driveway, paving scams. Across the region homeowners are being tricked out of thousands of dollars, by rogue paving crews who show up unannounced and offering to seal, pave, or recoat driveways using faulty equipment with repairs being substandard or incomplete.

You should turn away anyone who comes to your home and call police.