Red Flags of Moving Fraud
Rogue movers typically work like this: Without ever visiting your home or seeing the goods you want moved, they give a low-ball estimate over the phone or Internet. Once your goods are on their truck, they demand more money before they'll deliver or unload them. They hold your goods hostage and force you to pay more—sometimes much more than you thought you had agreed to—if you want your possessions back. Your best defense is to recognize a rogue mover before they have your goods. Here are the "red flags" to look out for: No inspection
Payment first
Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move
No local address, license or insurance
Mover claims
No company name
Office conditions
Generic Rental truck
Article reprinted with permission from the FMCSA |