BBB warning: Asphalt scams come with spring

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KARE - 5/4/2017 - KARE Staff - BURNSVILLE, Minn. - There are lots of things that come along with Spring's arrival: Green grass, flowers, allergies, and the end of the school year. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota wants to remind consumers of another rite of the season... asphalt scams. BBB is warning both consumers and business owners that suspect asphalt firms will be here soon, trying to hustle jobs with half-truths and false promises. Operators often go door-to-door, claiming they have extra asphalt from a nearby project and they’ll pave or repair driveways at a discounted rate. In many cases, however, the quality of work is sub-par and the final bill can sometimes be double (or more) the original quoted price. Read more @ http://www.kare11.com/money/consumer/bb ... /436749268