Golden Sun eXtra Your Local News Source, Mohave County, AZ

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public regarding a scam. Where a two-man team is seeking work in neighborhoods. Supposedly, they specialize in repairing roofs. An 82-year-old woman became a victim to this scam on Friday 2/19 in the Desert Hills area.

The two men contacted the woman at her residence and offered to repair her roof which she agreed. The men worked less than an hour and charged the victim $5,800. The victim became suspicious after she paid the men and she called authorities. Deputies observed the roof had not been repaired. Deputies contacted the victims’ bank and determined the person cashing the check utilized a false identification.

The first suspect is described as a white male, 6'00” with blonde hair, while the second male suspect is described as possibly Hispanic or White, 5’8” with dark hair. Both suspects are described as being in their twenties.

The suspects were driving an older style blue pickup truck with supplies and material in the bed of the truck.

The Sheriff’s Office recommends utilizing licensed business for services to help protect yourself from fraud. If you suspect fraud, contact your local law enforcement office.

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