Warning after ‘tarmac’ scammers dump chippings on properties and demand payment
Police are alerting householders after reports of scams where ‘tarmac’ chippings are being dumped on properties with demands for payment in the county.
Lincolnshire Police say they have received reports of the scams in the Louth and Horncastle areas but are widening the warning to make the public aware across the county.
A police spokesperson explained: “It has been reported that chippings, commonly known as ‘tarmac’, have been offloaded onto two properties without prior agreement with landowners, with payment being requested for work and materials that have not been sought. Fabricated stories for depositing materials have been given.”
Officers say you should report any such incidents to police immediately with as much detail as possible (vehicle registrations, prominent clothing or characteristics of people of note).
You can call 101 or email [email protected], quoting ‘Niche 26000039877’ in the subject line. Or anonymously, you can contact the Crimestoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously
Always call 999 in an emergency.
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