Norway. Solar panels, cables, pest control... If you have a doorbell and a doorbell, chances are you've heard someone trying to sell you something.
“I can take care of that for you,” one Norwood resident said of the suggestions she heard. “Your yard will be beautiful and you will live on the corner. This will increase the value of the house."
But the Norwood police warn of a special type of lawyer, scammers who offer home improvement work at bargain prices. On a tip from a local resident on Tuesday, police arrested two suspects near Harrow and Albemarle Road.
“Here, at the stop sign, a gray truck was stopped by two patrol cars,” one of the witnesses explained.
Investigators say the underage driver had an Irish accent, didn't have a license and called himself a fictitious driver. Inside the unmarked truck were presentation receipts for customers from other cities.
“Often these people get one in advance, they show up, a lot of activity, and then they leave. And when you call them, they say, "We'll be back, but we need more supplies," he said. President William. Brooks said. .
Norwood Police say the city has seen an increase in this type of scam in the last two years, and it's happening everywhere. Saugus police just issued a warning after an elderly resident was billed over $100,000 for non-essential work.
“If you've ever tried to hire a contractor, you put yourself on the list and wait a while for him to come out. Most contractors don't come in and say, "Hey, looks like your work needs some work." " Brooks said.
The police are wary of workers who are "in the zone", working overtime or receiving an advance. Homeowners who suspect they are being scammed should contact the police and their bank immediately. Another Norwood detective recently rescued a victim of a roof and chimney scam by acting quickly and without paying $40,000.
