Driveway Seal Scam Under Investigation in Lower Providence

According to the Lower Providence Police Department, residents should be on the alert for a con man targeting homeowners with a phony driveway scam.

According to authorities, a man claiming to be a representative of L&M Driveway and Seal Coating approached an elderly local resident in the Lanter Lane section of Audubon on Saturday, April 13 and offered to seal his driveway for $700. The victim agreed to do the deal. Later, the victim discovered that the man only applied an oily film to the driveway and not the agreed upon sealant.

Lower Providence Police are warning resident to beware of this type of scam and pass the warning on to your neighbors and friends.

In Lower Moreland, police are warning residents of similar scams and recently offered this advice:

"Avoid contractors who give bids by the gallon (for sealant) or ton (asphalt); these are also hallmarks of a scam in the works. Residents should find out if the contractor is a member of a professional association with standards, should ask for references and check them, never pay in full in advance, and never pay cash."

If you or someone you know has been victimized by these or similar scams, or have information that can assist with the investigation into this incident, contact the LPPD at 610-539-5901.