East Windsor Police Warns Residents Of Driveway Repair Scam

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Police Department is warning residents of a driveway/mason repair scam.

The police department said they have received several complaints about the scam within the community involving a company named Nova Paving & Masonry.

“Residents who fell victim to the scam provided up-front cash, and the scammer has not returned to complete the work,” Police said on Facebook. “Keep in mind that often these scammers change their business name and continue on with their scam.”

The police department has reminded residents that East Windsor Township has an ordinance that restricts door-to-door sales from solicitors.

The ordinance requires anyone soliciting to register with the town and obtain a permit from the Clerk’s Office.

If unregistered solicitors come to your door, contact the police department at 609-448-5678 option 0 to report the incident.

Here are some tips shared by the police to help protect yourself from this scam:

• There are leftover materials from another job. Professional asphalt contractors know, with great accuracy, how much paving material is needed to complete each project. Rarely will they have large quantities of leftover material.
• You are pushed to make a quick decision. Trustworthy contractors will provide a written estimate that will be valid for days or even weeks. It should specify in detail the work to be performed and the total price. They also don’t mind you checking them out before signing a contract.
• Most reputable contractors will take checks or credit cards and don’t require payment up front in cash.
• The company is from out of state. Look at the truck the representative travels in. If it is unmarked or has an out-of-state license plate, be cautious.

Anyone with RING doorbell video footage of the individuals associated with Nova Paving & Masonry can send the footage to tips@ewpd.com.

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