State police are seeking information after Springfield residents fell victim to a driveway paving scam.On Monday, state police responded to Springfield to investigate a number of reports of a driveway paving scam along Main Street, according to a press release.According to one of the victims, a paving company arrived on his property on the morning of April 28. The work crew then began unloading paving equipment and started working on his driveway.The homeowner reported that he was confused and confronted the paving crew, who used high-pressure sales tactics and coerced him into allowing them to begin a low-cost paving project.The job ultimately came with a much larger than expected price tag, which was later discounted if the victim agreed to pay cash, according to police.One victim agreed to pay over $10,000 before the paving crew packed up and left the job incomplete, and his driveway in disrepair.The incidents are currently under investigation by the Springfield police and state police.State police ask that anyone with information regarding this matter contact Trooper Michael McLaughlin at 223-8855, and if they are approached by a paving company under these circumstances, contact their local authorities.

State police are seeking information after Springfield residents fell victim to a driveway paving scam.

On Monday, state police responded to Springfield to investigate a number of reports of a driveway paving scam along Main Street, according to a press release.


According to one of the victims, a paving company arrived on his property on the morning of April 28. The work crew then began unloading paving equipment and started working on his driveway.

The homeowner reported that he was confused and confronted the paving crew, who used high-pressure sales tactics and coerced him into allowing them to begin a low-cost paving project.

The job ultimately came with a much larger than expected price tag, which was later discounted if the victim agreed to pay cash, according to police.

One victim agreed to pay over $10,000 before the paving crew packed up and left the job incomplete, and his driveway in disrepair.

The incidents are currently under investigation by the Springfield police and state police.

State police ask that anyone with information regarding this matter contact Trooper Michael McLaughlin at 223-8855, and if they are approached by a paving company under these circumstances, contact their local authorities.