Local police sent out a warning today about a chimney sweep company using deceitful tactics to solicit business. The police statement provided details on the scam, and warned residents to be alert for their possible call.
The way the scam works is the company calls you to let you know your chimney needs cleaning per order of the Orleans and Federal fire departments, which in reality, they have not. They also say these departments have supplied your phone number, which again, is not true.
The full Police memo is worth reading, as it gives full details. If you've been contacted by this company, please report it to the Orleans police so they can put an end to these deceptive sales tactics.