US EditionHow to avoid moving scams this summer
- In 2024, the Better Business Bureau received over 100,000 inquiries about moving companies amid rising scam reports.
- This spike resulted from common scams like movers taking deposits without appearing and demanding large last-minute fees.
- Other warning signs include movers operating with rental vehicles, declining to offer on-site estimates, and requiring complete payment before services begin, especially during the peak moving season in summer.
- People affected by these scams lost a median of $754, and authorities advise reporting incidents to the FMCSA and Better Business Bureau.
- The BBB's warnings and registration requirements for interstate moves imply increased vigilance is necessary to avoid these costly scams.
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