Chatham police warn of seasonal scammers [Video]

Now that spring is officially here and the nicer weather will come around more often, Chatham-Kent police are warning residents of construction fraud, such as paving and other contractors.

Police have already received several fraud complaints about door-to-door sales, entering into contracts and then those contracts not being honoured.

According to police, reputable companies do sometimes engage in door-to-door sales, but many scams and unethical practices are also associated with this type of marketing.Waterloo regional police are warning people to be very cautious of door-to-door solicitation after a pair of scams targeting local homeowners. (Stock/Pexels)

General cautions to keep in mind

High-pressure sales tactics:Be wary of salespeople who use high-pressure tactics to try to get you to sign a contract or make a deposit right away. They may try to create a sense of urgency or tell you that the offer is only suitable for a limited time. Remember that you have the right to take your …