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Lexington Couple Foils $78K Paving Scam | Lexington News
A Lexington couple narrowly avoided losing $78,000 after falling for a slick asphalt paving scam—starting with a crew showing up unannounced with “leftover” materials and a $2/sq ft quote that ballooned to $9, then a final bill they couldn’t afford. Under pressure, one homeowner signed the invoice, but canceled the check before it cleared. The invoice had no company name, and the contact number led to an out-of-state aviation business. Authorities say this is a classic scam: unsolicited offers, high-pressure tactics, and fake identities. The couple filed a police report and urges others to…
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