Periodically over the years, the Olympia Police Department has received reports of persons claiming to be in the dent repair business approaching citizens and offering their services for a low price. The “dent repairman” then does subpar work or creates a rapport with the victim that leads to further criminal activity.
These crooks tend to target seniors and have approached victims in public areas, such as shopping centers, or at their homes.
We recently had another report of this type of crime. Please be cautious if someone offering dent repair or other services at a bargain price contacts you. You can check if a business is legitimate by making sure they have a state business license (http://bls.dor.wa.gov/ or 1-800-451-7985).
Amy
Amy Stull
Police Community Programs
Olympia Police Department
360-753-8049
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