Paving Scam in Lane Co., June 6

Paving scammers may be at work in the rural Lane County. Property owners should be wary of people who show up on their doorstep with “extra asphalt” they offer up in a deal. The state Construction Contractors Board (CCB) recently learned of a property owner in Marcola who was approached earlier this year with an offer to pave his driveway. An investigation is under way.  Call the CCB at 503-378-4621 if anyone contacts you for paving you didn’t solicit. Legitimate contractors typically do not solicit work door-to-door.  Meanwhile, here are some ways to spot scammers:  * You don’t call them – they show up at your doorstep.  * Their vehicles often show out-of-state license plates.  * They say they have leftover materials so they can give you a great price.  * They quote an initial low price, then demand more to finish the project.  * Generally, they are not licensed with the CCB.