It’s important to do your research before you hire a moving company. We’ve made your research a little easier by providing direct links to past news stories/articles describing moving scam nightmares. Use this information to protect yourself and your possessions.
From the media
- Phony Internet Moving Brokerages Take Consumers for Ride, March 8, 2005, The Washington Post
- Moving company accused of fraud, operating under various names
- Movers Ordered to Shut Business; Firm May be Back Under New Name, May 29, 2003, The Seattle Times
- Feds Investigating Local Movers, April 4, 2003, The Seattle Times
- Hands Tied On Moving Scams, June 19, 2002, CBS News
- Where’s My Car?, MSNBC
Must-read articles
- How to Avoid Moving Scams – Info & Guide, May 9, 2011, MyMovingReviews
- Two common moving scams and how to avoid them – The Washington Post
- Moving scams – Wikipedia
- Reviews of UK Moving companies – RemovalReviews
There are so many examples of moving scams out there. We will try to add different examples of common moving scams here so you can be prepared on what to expect.