How to avoiding moving scams

Being scammed by a rogue mover is a horrible experience and a terrible way to start your journey at a new home. Fred Leeds Property Management is happy to offer you tips to protect yourself from such a disaster.

What we’re referring to when we talk about moving scams is when a moving company or individual deceives you with the intent to steal your belongings. At Fred Leeds Properties, we’ve heard all sorts of stories, from people’s belongings  being locked into the moving truck and held hostage until a “fee” is paid, deceptive original estimates, movers taking significantly longer than quoted and charging extra fees.

The most common way for these types of people to find you is on the internet. They create a website or work with a lead generation site that garners personal information in exchange for a free quote. Once they have your information, they will contact you with an estimate that is extremely low in order to entice you.

While rogue movers are unlicensed and uninsured, some scammers may be licensed, insured, and work under a legitimate name. The best thing to do is thoroughly research the moving company before hiring them.

Here are a few tips from Fred Leeds Property Management:

• Compare pricing from multiple moving companies. Steer clear when an estimate seems ridiculously low.
• Ask to see proof of proper licensing and insurance.
• Check the Better Business Bureau for reports or complaints.
• Ask for references from past customers and actually contact them.

Fred Leeds Properties wishes you the best of luck with your move! Browse www.FredLeedsProperties.com to see our current listings.

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