15 articles from the MovingGuru blog.
Unfortunately, the world is ripe with bad moving companies; some are unlicensed, some are careless and some are downright scams. To make matters worse, distinguishing a good moving company from a bad one can be a challenge. We offer a … Continue reading →
Moving Companies · February 10, 2014
What is, and why should you care about a binding not-to-exceed estimate? When you first talk to a moving company, you will get an estimate or quote. In fact, you can get multiple free moving quotes in under a minute … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · February 7, 2014
It happens more often that you’d expect. A moving company moves the stuff, then parks their truck outside and demands far more money than expected. When the people don’t pay up, the movers hold onto their possessions like hostages. The moving … Continue rea…
Moving Safety · June 14, 2013
It’s not unheard of – moving companies do sometimes overcharge their customers. Certainly not all of them do, but there are shady types around. However, how exactly do they overcharge their customers? What should you look for? Here are the most common … Con…
Moving Scams · June 13, 2013
Perhaps you saw them named in your moving contract, or maybe you came upon them through an Internet search. The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) is a centralized entity located in Virginia that oversees the relocation industry. Many movers … C…
Moving Safety · February 15, 2013
Most people can sound nice and trustworthy on the phone. So can moving companies. Getting moving quotes isn’t going to assure that the moving company itself is a good one. It could be a rip-off or, worse, a moving scam. … Continue reading →
Moving Scams · December 9, 2012
It can be difficult to tell moving scams from legitimate moving companies. There is a lot that happens when you try to find and talk to a moving company. Scammers know how to take advantage of this high-stress situation. However, … Continue reading →
Moving Scams · October 8, 2012
Picture this: You spoke with your moving company on the phone before hiring them. You told them how much you needed to move, where to and when. They asked for your contact information, and you gave it to them. Then … Continue reading →
Moving Scams · October 4, 2012
Good moving companies can have some bad practices behind the scenes. And, unfortunately, the risk falls on the customer in most cases. So, it’s best to avoid companies without the essentials. One of the most common bad practices is for … Continue reading &r…
Moving Scams · October 2, 2012
Moving scams range from downright scammy to a bit unfair. That is, some scams aren’t necessarily illegal. However, they’ll make you feel victimized all the same. A classic "not overtly illegal" moving scam is to advertise or quote one price, … Continue read…
Moving Scams · September 28, 2012
Many moving companies are great businesses, but some can be mean, slimy, snakes. Some of them intend simply to rip you off, often for thousands of dollars. Sure, they’ll move your stuff (no promises about the degree of care), but … Continue reading →
Moving Scams · September 25, 2012
Moving scams extend to home buying. In fact, some of the most serious scams out there involve mortgages. Mortgage fraud is an umbrella term that includes dozens of different types of scams and illegal activity. Prospective home buyers need to … Continue rea…
Moving Scams · September 20, 2012
Movers are people, and people sometimes steal. While the majority of movers wouldn’t do such a thing, because they have access to your stuff, it’s easy to see a shady mover slipping your iPod into his pocket or the likes. … Continue reading →
Moving Scams · September 18, 2012
If you’re skimming craigslist or other classifieds, be wary. Many scammers purport to be landlords, and their goal is to get your personal information. Almost every landlord out there, especially in big cities, like New York City and San Francisco, … Contin…
Moving Scams · September 13, 2012
There are dozens of moving scams out there, and over the course of the next few weeks, we here at MovingGuru.com will try to fill you in on the gist of all of them. A moving scam is when a … Continue reading →
Moving Scams · September 11, 2012
