The "Flyer in the Mailbox" Fence Scam Hitting New GTA Subdivisions
A coordinated fence‑building scam is sweeping new GTA subdivisions, targeting homeowners in Vaughan, Brampton, Milton, Whitby, and East Gwillimbury. Known as the “Toss‑Over‑The‑Fence” scam, predatory contractors drop lowball flyers, claim they’re already hired by your neighbors, and demand a 50% cash deposit before disappearing or abandoning the job. Others exploit a hidden “soil complication” clause to legally keep your deposit after digging a single post hole. Homeowners can protect themselves by verifying WSIB coverage, insisting on Ontario One Call locates, and avoiding contractors with no physical business address. The safest approach is coordinating a multi‑neighbor fence build with a fully insured, established company instead of responding to mailbox flyers.