Scamming Long Distance Movers—5 Times Homeowners Were Conned and Reported:
According to a survey conducted by an association of
certified mover of America, more than 40 million moves take place every year.
The full-service steps are 12 million; this figure indicates a move which
includes packing, shipping, storage and unpacking. According to the U.S.
Department of Transportation USDT, most of these moves do not go smooth.On a positive note, most of these shifting are done without
any fraudulent incident reported. The sad thing is the number of objections
against movers has augmented gradually over the decade.
The Doubled Quote of Susan b Meyers
Susan b Meyers, An African American homeowner was quoted
$1700 for the full service and was charged $3000 for the whole process. The
staff claimed that the actual belongings of the season were twice of what she
told them over the phone. A moving supervisor who doesn’t contend on an on-site
checkup of your household is giving you just an estimate of the moving cost.
These estimates are too good to be true, so it is crucial to check the real
prices with the local movers.
The Advance Deposit Requested To Michael and Linda
Not all long distance moving companies will demand cash in
advance. A mostly large deposit is required before moving have a definite
purpose. You usually pay when the labor is delivered. If you are asked to pay
up front, scrutinize your situation. In the case of advance payments you have
zero control over the whole process. Same happened with a newly wedded Michael
and Linda of Wisconsin, the couple was scheduled to shift shortly, and the
company asked them to pay the half payment in advance. They never saw the face
of the supervisor again. When you do pay, use a credit card that will help you
fight any fraudulent activity.
The Name Changer-Game Changer Scam
Some businesses are fooling the statutory bodies by
continuously doing business under new names and titles. Make sure you have the
company’s local address and information. Check upon the licensing and insurance
of the company and do the required research before making the contract with one
name or the other. Once you have made the agreement, you are bound by the law
to abide by the terms. Karen a 45 years old mother hired a company to move her
household. The company used a similar name to that of a big moving company.
Karen made the contract with the service without spending much time on the
research. Once the agreement was made, she found out that the company she has
hired isn’t the famous ABC Movers, but it was too late. As usual, the service
quality of the company was nowhere near the variety of ABC movers, and she
tried reaching the servicemen a few times. The number provided by the staff had
directed her to a call center sourcing to “mobile movers”.
How To Save Yourself From Scammers
If your associates can’t recommend you good moving
companies, get a list of dependable movers from the local or national body.
Like national movers association, the American Moving and Storage Association
and State Associations of Movers. Doing so, you will save yourself from the
loss, and the good guys will get your business.
Gather References—Do Your Homework Before Making a Contract
To avoid the risk of fraud, ask for three references about
the movers. Here don’t get satisfied by any reference, but ask the people who
have moved in the neighborhood in past two to three months you can always find
new neighbors who had a good experience with their moving company. Actually,
all those consumers and ask pointed questions about their experience. A good
one: What did you like least about your moving experience?
In the case of fraud, Call the government’s consumer
complaints hotline at 1 (888) 368-7238 to inquire about the company’s history.
Once you're sure about the company, go ahead and make the contract, pay them
for their services and enjoy the leisure of being moved without any stress or
fatigue.
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