How to Detect Fraud Packers and Movers and Prevent Moving Scam?

Often referred to as the “Moving Scam”, is a scam or fraud done by rogue packers and movers (moving companies). Demanding for more money before delivery of goods, no insurance of goods despite insurance charge billed, partial theft of goods in transit, and no delivery of goods on deadline are some examples of moving scams.

More often than not, scoundrel movers and packers target customers by offering low-bid estimates. They commit to provide moving services at the lowest price in the market. Innocent customers get trapped and finalize the service. But they demand more money later in name of extra charges, surplus belongings and so on.

In some cases, they demand more money before delivery of goods and threaten their customers for not delivery of goods if not get more money. The number of cases of people getting scammed on their moves has increased to an alarming level. If you don’t care the same on your move then you may be landed in troubled water.

Although, moving scam is a rare incident but can be a scary and painful experience. So, it’s better to “stay safe” than “say sorry”. You would never like to the next target of fraud or dishonest packers and movers. Hence, it becomes imperative to protect yourself from getting scammed on your move.

The Bait-and-switch

The bait-and-switch is a form of moving scam in which customers are “baited” by a low price estimate of packers and movers, but when customers contact the movers they are pressurized to hire services at higher prices in the name of better quality services. In this type of scam, packers and movers may agree to offer relocation services at the lowest price but may put you at the risk.

You may encounter several painful and scary experiences such as theft of goods, damages of goods, and demand for extra money in the name of more manpower employed, extra work done, and extra time-taken. Keep in the mind, the lowest estimate is one of the main signs of moving scams. So beware of that. Don’t get trapped into a bait-and switch scheme.