This scam is making a notable comeback in Aveyron, the gendarmerie alerts

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The phenomenon is well known, but it is still in vogue, particularly in rural and suburban areas. So, faced with the resurgence of these scams, the gendarmerie of Aveyron with a whisk against scams tell the “ asphalters ». And appeals to the victims. An investigation is underway in the commune of Sévérac-d'Aveyron.

Under this barbaric name of “bitumer”, which could make one smile, hide individuals proposing to carry out tarmac work or bitumen at unbeatable prices, recalls the gendarmerie on its Facebook page.

Fake workers

These scams are particularly common in suburban or rural areas and often target individuals, the elderly or farmers.

“Scammers claim to have excess bitumen coming from a completed site, which they propose to install a very attractive pricestill exposes the gendarmerie on the social network. Once the work is completed, the victims discover that the bitumen is poor quality or applied in an unprofessional manner. »

In some cases, tar can even deteriorate in a few days.

The gendarmerie calls for vigilance

The Aveyron gendarmerie therefore calls to vigilance and bringsadvice for the victims. So, if you or your loved ones have been victims of these practices:

• Keep evidence: write down registration numbers, collect testimonies or take photos of workers or work carried out;
• Raise awareness among those around you: inform vulnerable people around you, especially the elderly, about this scam;
• Contact the Sévérac-d'Aveyron gendarmerie on 05 65 71 61 02. An ongoing investigation into this scam.

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