5/16/13 - The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office is looking for a man accused of scamming a Putnam Township woman out of nearly $10,000. Authorities say that on Monday, May 6th an elderly Putnam Township resident said she was approached by a man offering to seal her asphalt driveway for $9,400. The man offered her a warranty and indicated he could start immediately. He was driving a newer model four-door red pickup truck with a yellow top light and was accompanied by a second individual in a white pickup truck which had a sprayer unit in the back. The victim attempted to stop payment on her check after observing the driveway was coated with a thin black substance that didnât seal any of the driveways cracks, but he had already cashed the check. (Pictured here at bank) The suspect provided the name of Jimmy Carroll, and indicated he was from South Carolina. He spoke with a southern accent. Meanwhile, Sheriff Bob Bezotte says the incident is a reminder to residents that they have to exercise caution when dealing with anyone coming to your home offering services. Common scams include driveway seal coating, asphalt work or concrete work, in which the scammer will offer a discount if they can do the âworkâ immediately. The sheriff also cautions against allowing anyone offering such services inside your home or to leave your home to survey the potential work area, as that is often when a second individual will sneak inside looking for valuables. (JK)
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