3 Moving Scams to be Aware of

Good morning, moving scams peaked during the pandemic and dip significantly in 2022, but is increasing in numbers again. To help protect consumers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have launched Protect Your Move, a nationwide crackdown on moving scams with the ability to revoke the licenses of movers and brokers.

While moving scams are least common here in Texas, with only one scam in every 41,104 moves, keeping yourself informed can help to prevent you from being victimized.  If you are planning an interstate move, you can visit ProtectYourMove.gov which is a division of Protect Your Move, for more information. You can also log on and check the registered mover database just to ensure you are hiring a legitimate moving company.

While there are others, here are 3 moving scams you should be aware of so you, your family, or friends do not become victims.

1. Change of Address - Consumers who recently moved are tricked into paying a fee for changing their address, by way of a fake website disguised as the United States Postal Service.
2. Hostage Load - is when a fake moving company posing as a real moving company, load up your possessions, then hold onto them until a ransom is paid.
3. No Show - a moving company take your deposit or upfront fee than never shows up and can no longer be reached.

With so much already going on, moving by itself is already stressful without having to worry about be scammed. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are always looking out for your best interest. As always, thank you so much for stopping by, and remember, if you are thinking of purchasing your new home, or selling an existing one, please give us a call. We are here to help. We have been helping home buyers and sellers 12 years and counting. Until next time...Diana

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Astor & Eaton Realty
Diana Walton
Real Estate Broker
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Write to Diana Walton at homes@astoreaton.com
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