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Sheriff's Office Warns of Work Scams

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By LoudounExtra.com staff

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of workers going door to door offering to resurface driveways, work on roofs or complete other work "for great prices." The work is often substandard or not completed.

The workers, sometimes referred to as Travelers, will do the work then request payment that is substantially higher than what was originally quoted. They often use intimidation on the victims to get their money and often target senior citizens.

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In a recent incident, an 82-year-old man in Arcola, was approached by several workers while working on family property on Lenah Road. The workers said they had extra asphalt after completing another job and offered to resurface the driveway. After completing the job the men followed the victim back to his home in Arlington to receive a $5,000 payment.

The Travelers may also burglarize a home, stealing cash, jewelry or silver.

If you think you may have been a victim of this scam, please call the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 703-777-0475.

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