News release

PGRCMP advising public about potential driveway paving scam

April 17, 2025 - Prince George, British Columbia
From: Prince George RCMP

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Prince George RCMP is warning the public about a seasonal scam that has cropped up once again in the City.

“In the past week we have received two reports of businesses being scammed out of large sums of money by a company that is offering to lay asphalt but then is not completing the project to satisfaction. In one case, it appeared the company only laid loose gravel, suggesting it would seal itself after a few days. These are very similar to reports received by the Vanderhoof RCMP earlier in April,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

This is a familiar scam in Prince George, where individuals or groups go door-to-door offering to lay asphalt on a driveway or parking lot for a discounted rate, often suggesting it is the surplus from a nearby job. They may pressure the customer to make a quick decision, suggesting the asphalt will not stay good for long and that the work needs to be completed quickly, leaving no time to research the company.

RCMP urge people to be cautious about offers that need to be completed quickly or seem too good to be true. Research the company online and ask to see their business license. If the company won’t wait around for this to happen, or can’t provide you with the information you are requesting, it is probably best to decline the service.

If you have been the victim of a scam or fraud, make sure to report it to your local police as well as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

For more information on how to protect yourself from frauds and scams, please see our Safety Tips page and visit the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre website.

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