Monroe Police are warning that Spring time is Home Improvement Scam time.  There are several types of scams, typically targeting elderly or vulnerable victims, with door-to-door solicitation in residential neighborhoods.  One of the most common is the Roof Repair Scam, where people will tell potential victims that they're working in the neighborhood, or that they have left over material from a different job, and noticed their roof needs repair.  Monroe Police say these scammers will use fake IDs and offer a deal too good to be true if money is paid up front.  Anyone soliciting in Monroe needs to have a permit granted by the police department so residents can call about a suspicious solicitation and officer can determine if it's valid or a scam.