NORWICH – The Norwich City Police Department issued a statement Tuesday warning citizens about a possible seasonal contractor scam active in the area.

Norwich police officers responded to a complaint regarding an unlicensed peddler going door to door offering to seal paved driveways, said Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino.

“The citizen was rightfully suspicious and called the police station,” he said.

Officers located the sealing crew nearby and issued a summons for unlicensed peddling and ordered the crew to stop soliciting work in the city.

“Professional contractors do not go door-to-door; customers call the contractor of their choice,” added the chief.

The Norwich PD offered these tips avoiding similar scams:

• Most legitimate contractors will have their name and phone number marked