Choose Reputable Movers Over The Cheapest
November 27, 2009 by admin
Filed under Moving News, Moving scams
Here is the story of a couple that was “scammed” by a moving company. What they fail to recognize is that they tried to scam the system and became a victim of their own greed.
Don’t get me wrong: I am not sticking up for the moving company at all. What they did is wholly wrong and I hate them for it; but lets be honest: This couple hired these movers for one reason only: Because they were cheap.
Cheap movers often tend to be the moving scammers. Why? Because that is how they lure you in. They quote a very low price, knowing that they cannot do the move for that amount, then when it comes time to deliver your possessions then that is when they hit with they a higher bill that you have to pay BEFORE you can get your furniture.
So here is this couples story:
Movers Beware
By Melissa HolnbachStory Created: Nov 25, 2009
Story Updated: Nov 25, 2009
As if moving wasn’t hard enough, imagine having your bed, furniture and photo albums held for ransom. That’s exactly what happened to the Lockwood family moving from South Carolina to St. George, Utah.Tips to keep yourself from being the next victim of a moving scam, whether you’re moving cross country or around the corner.
1. Make Sure your mover is licensed
2. Check the Better Business Bureau’s database to find out your movers reputation.
3. Also Check websites like movingscam.com that gives customer comments on whether they were satisfied.
4. Also check the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) it helps regulate interstate moves.
5. And always check with the moving company before signing anything to make sure that no additional costs will be added, and if there might be, make sure there agreed upon so there’s no surprises. This also helps if you do get scammed when you go to court.
So don’t hire mover because they are cheap. Hire the the most affordable reputable movers.