Tips to Avoid Getting Scammed by Movers

Moving is already stressful enough. Add getting scammed by a moving “company” and your stress level may be higher than ever. Listen, your belongings are priceless. Don’t let some cheap ad you see on the internet fool you into losing your valuables. At Brooks Transfer & Storage, we’ve got tips to help you avoid getting scammed by movers.

Too Good To Be True

At Brooks Transfer & Storage, we are an honest, reliable and very dependable moving company. We offer affordable prices that allow customers to move their belongings at a price that’s reasonable. However, if you looking online and see insane, too good to be true prices, it’s likely that it’s a scam. Why would someone that you don’t know do something that takes a tremendous amount of time and effort for basically nothing? Using your intuition here is a great way to catch a scam.

When the Vibes Are Wrong

So let’s say you still want to give the “too good to be true” flyer a shot. Keep your eye out for warning signs. Moving is a customer service business. If they are being rude or aren’t showing good manners on the phone, it’s likely that they are trying to scam you. Regardless, why would you want to move with a rude company anyways? Another warning sign would be a website that looks outdated and not professional. If their website is disorganized, how do you think their actual move will be? All of these little details add up to the big conclusion that you are at risk for being scammed.

Credentials

This is such a simple step that no one should ever avoid. Check their credentials! Are they certified to move your belongings? Are they legally registered? Do they have a great reputation around town? These are such important aspects that never need to be overlooked.

Big No-No’s

Here’s a list of hard no’s for when you are picking a moving company:

• Advanced Payment - No company should ask that you pay it all in advance or even a large portion of the payment before the actual move occurs.
• Cash Only - No company will ask for cash only. While cash is fine to give, legit companies will not use that as their only option.
• True Inspection - If they aren’t coming to your home to do a visual inspection and give you a quote over the phone before ever coming to see what task they have in hand, it’s also likely a scam.
• Home Base - If they do not have a physical address, back out now! A real company should also have a home base.

At Brooks Transfer & Storage, we have been serving residents and commercial properties for over 139 years. We have the credentials, the reputation, and the respect for our customers to get the job done right. For more information on moving, give us a call today at 800-544-1265.