91原创 RCMP are seniors living in gated communities and in condo complexes about an scam artist asking to clean ducts and then threatening his elderly victims.

This man, described to be Caucasian and in his early 40s, often will say he has been hired by the strata to come clean the unit鈥檚 ducts.

Once the work is completed, payment is demanded and if the resident refuses to pay, the suspect becomes quite confrontational and threatening, said 91原创 RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks.

鈥淪adly, charges are rarely forwarded to Crown Counsel as the victim is often too frightened to follow through,鈥� said Marks.

This suspect is approximately 5鈥�8鈥� tall, weighing 200 pounds with brown eyes and balding hair.

If an 鈥渋nspector鈥� arrives at your home offering to do duct work, don鈥檛 allow him into your home, said police.

If you have been victimized by this man but haven鈥檛 phoned police, call 91原创 RCMP at 604-532-3200.