SCAM
January 17, 2025, Halifax Regional
Municipality, Nova Scotia…
Police in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are warning of a roofing and
chimney contractor scam and are seeking information from the public.
Between January 5 and January 10, RCMP
Halifax Regional Detachment and the Halifax Regional Police responded to four
reports of fraud where a group of men were canvassing door-to-door and offering
homeowners chimney repair services.
Investigators learned that homeowners paid
an agreed amount to the men representing a false masonry company. Once
demolition occurred, the men then request a much greater amount in order to
complete the work agreed upon. During each incident the work was never
completed.
At this time, the information gathered
indicates that the masonry company is fictitious and that victims were referred
to a very convincing construction website, leading them to believe the company
is real.
In each incident, there was a group of at
least four men. Photos of the men believed to be involved are
attached.
The investigation, led by the RCMP/HRP
Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident
is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, call Nova
Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web
tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca,
or use the P3 Tips app.
File #’s:
25-1992/25-2038/25-2401/25-2728/25-4280