One incident was thwarted, but the culprits were paid in another incident.
Police remind residents that door-to-door solicitors need a permit in the city. Call police if tree trimmers knock on your door uninvited.
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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offers tips to avoid tree-trimming scams. Beware of a tree trimmer who:
- Comes to your door unexpectedly
- Says your trees are diseased
- Requires a large down payment
- Accepts only cash or check
- Says nothing about your right to cancel
- Starts work immediately
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