POLICE are urging local residents and business to be wary of people approaching them with offers to do bitumen work at a reduced cost.
‘Bitumen bandits’ are unlicensed tradespeople who claim to have leftover bitumen from a job and offer to work on driveways and paths.
Cairns Detectives are investigating recent reports of people posing as a bitumen company, offering to resurface areas damaged by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
These scammers can be very persistent and will cold call potential victims or even offer to drive people to the bank to collect a deposit.
If you are approached by a business offering to carry out work for a low rate, research the business and contact the company to verify if the people work for them.
Ensure you obtain written quotes before agreeing to the service.
Report any suspicious activity to police via Policelink on 131 444 on Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
For more information visit the Office of Fair Trading or contact them on 13 74 68.
You can keep up to date and report scams at ScamWatch.
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