Paving Scam In Point Pleasant Area

POINT PLEASANT BORO – The Point Pleasant Police Department would like to make residents aware of a paving scam targeting senior citizens that has resurfaced in the area.

The scam typically starts when a paving company offers to seal coat or patch your asphalt driveway for a reasonable price, police.

This small job is typically completed. However, it is then followed by numerous return visits for additional payments or to perform additional work which is either unnecessary or not completed, police said.

The people will then seek additional payments for those other jobs.

This type of scam typically targets seniors who live by themselves. In 2018, the Point Pleasant Police Department charged numerous individuals involved in this type of fraud.

Please be aware that this type of work requires registration through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs before they can perform home improvement work.

The Contractors Registration Act (56:8-136) exists to protect consumers and establishes a mandatory registration program for contractors who are in the business of selling or making home improvements in New Jersey.

Also, a permit issued by Point Pleasant Boro is required before contractors can conduct door-to-door solicitation for work.

Residents should be asking for proper documentation and completing a contract for work before agreeing to allow work to be performed.

Anyone who believes they are the victim of a scam can contact the Point Pleasant Police Department to file a report.