According to reports from consumers, Clack is doing business as Ed Clark, Tommy Clark, Ed Crabtree and Crabtree Paving. He tells homeowners that he has been doing paving jobs in their neighborhood, has paving materials left over, and can pave or repave their driveway for a discounted price. If the homeowner agrees, he and his crew quickly lay asphalt and then demand a high price.

The Attorney General's office has long fought to stop Clack from ripping off consumers. In June 2010, they won a court order permanently banning Clack from offering or providing driveway paving services in North Carolina. Unfortunately, he continues to violate that order and has twice been cited for contempt of court. Just last month, Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway cited Clack for criminal contempt and entered an order for his arrest. Clack also faces criminal charges in other states for similar schemes.

If you encounter Mr. Clack offering driveway paving services in North Carolina or trying to cash homeowners' checks, please contact local law enforcement as well as our Consumer Protection Division at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM (919-716-6000).

(Image provided by Buncombe County.)

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