FOUNTAIN — Police in Fountain are warning residents of a tree service scam from a company called Real Earth Matters (REM) Tree Service.
According to police, the company has been reaching out to residents in Fountain and police have received two reports about the company.
A person identifying themselves as Rick Becker goes house to house asking residents if they need any tree services or landscaping work.
Becker then provides residents with a quote and requests 50% to 100% of the cost upfront. Once Becker receives payment, he takes the money and doesn't complete the job.
A phone number provided by Becker has a full voice mailbox and will not return calls.
The Fountain Police Department advises residents to be cautious when hiring any work related to this.
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