Halifax police say four men have been charged with fraud for allegedly posing as a chimney and masonry company and convincing homeowners they were in need of repairs.

In a news release Thursday, police say they were called to a report of a suspected home repair fraud in progress on Jan. 6. Investigators had received similar reports between Nov. 27 and Jan. 15.

Police say a group of men were canvassing door to door throughout the municipality posing as a chimney and masonry company, using differen…