The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is issuing a warning to homeowners about scam artists offering a cheap, quick fix for driveways after a North Vancouver, B.C., resident lost thousands of dollars to a supposed contractor. The resident reported paying $4,500 for a job that began cracking just days after it was completed, according to a BBB statement on Monday. When the resident complained, the business promised to return to fix the driveway but never turned up. "If you are considering having some paving work done, it is crucial to research trustworthy paving contractors [...] before handing over money," BBB public relations manager Karla Laird said. The contractors start the job but end up leaving it unfinished or use inappropriate or substandard materials.

Source: CBC News June 29, 2020 19:29 UTC