Yonkers Insider:Yonkers City Council Minority Leader Mike Breen 5th District: ***BEWARE of Unsolicited Offers of Services***.

 

Friends,

*** SCAM ALERT *** Beware unsolicited offers of contractor services and more... The Yonkers Police Department is investigating several reports of flim-flam and confidence trick scams in the area.   Residents should be aware of unsolicited offers of service; especially contractor services, including driveway and paving stone repair. The scammers will often negotiate service and accept partial payment but will never start or complete the work. These same scammers may also pose as subcontractors for authorized persons or companies in an attempt to gain access to private property and commit theft. The scammers may colloquially be know as Irish Travelers; several have been identified and charged in various incidents. Residents should ALWAYS verify the legitimacy of the second party before engaging in any financial contracts.   Additionally, a second group of scammers are selling fake jewelry out of different vehicles, duping people into believing the money is needed to transport their family south; the jewelry is costume junk being sold at inflated prices. Residents are advised not to engage in street transactions with unknown parties. These individuals have been identified and are subject to a police investigation.   Residents and community members are advise to report suspicious activity to (914) 377-7900; emergencies dial 9-1-1. Thank you for supporting law enforcement and the Yonkers Police Department. Please feel free to reach out to me at mike.breen@yonkersny.gov and (914) 377-6315 for any questions or concerns. Very Sincerely, Mike Mike Breen Minority Leader, Councilman 5th District