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Public Safety Notice Before you say yes to a driveway paving deal, read this first.

Public Safety Notice

Before you say yes to a driveway deal… read this.

Every spring and summer, a door-to-door paving scam makes the rounds across Alberta, and the RCMP have warned about it repeatedly. We’d rather you keep your money than lose it, even if the job doesn’t come to us. Here’s how the scam works and how to protect yourself.

How the scam usually works

Someone shows up uninvited at your door.
They claim to have “extra” or “leftover” asphalt from a nearby job and offer a steep discount.
They push you to decide on the spot because the deal is “only good today.”
They want cash or e-transfer up front, often with no written contract.
The company name may sound official, like a road or government department, with a vague or out-of-town address.
Once paid, they leave. The work is thin, poorly compacted, and starts failing within weeks. Then they can’t be reached.
In some cases they demand more money after starting, and get aggressive about it.

How to protect yourself

Never feel rushed. A real contractor is fine with you taking a day to think.
Get it in writing: scope, price, and a real business name and address before any work or money.
Don’t pay in full up front, and be cautious with cash or e-transfer-only requests.
Ask for local references and check the company on the Better Business Bureau.
Verify they’re a real, reachable Alberta business with a phone number that’s answered, a physical address, and online reviews.
If something feels off, it probably is. Walk away.

Not sure if a company is legit? Call Paul. It’s free.

If anyone, including us, offers you paving work and you’re unsure whether they’re legitimate, call Paul at Paving Alberta for a straight, no-pressure opinion. No sales pitch, no obligation, no cost. Tell him what you were offered and he’ll help you figure out whether it passes the smell test before you hand over a dollar.

Call Paul — 780-937-7283

Think you’ve been scammed, or want to report a suspicious crew? Contact your local RCMP at 310-RCMP (310-7267) or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. In an emergency, call 911.