Cheap bitumen ‘a con’

MELTON police are warning residents not to fall victim to a group of men offering cash-only bitumen repairs for driveways.

Police have received reports that the men claim to have been working on nearby roadworks and offer leftover bitumen for a cheap price.

Police said the group had intimidated victims to pay. If approached, residents are urged not to engage the men in any work.

Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800333000.