The Saskatoon Police Service is warning residents about a potentially fraudulent paving scam.

Officers say people have recently been being approached in their yard by individuals claiming to represent a contracting business and offering to pave their driveway with asphalt or rubber for cash at a below market price.

The citizen then agreed and paid several thousand dollars for the work to be done, but the material used was substandard and not what had been agreed upon.

The SPS reminds the public that Saskatchewan-based door-to-door salespersons are required to be licensed under The Direct Sellers Act. Members of the public are advised to be cautious when approached with unsolicited offers and always ask to see the seller’s license number.

Anyone who believes they may have experienced a similar interaction or transaction is encouraged to report it to the Saskatoon Police Service.