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.
Fortunately, this is one of the easier moving scams to avoid. All you have to do is protect your stuff. There are three basic ways to do this:
- DIY – Move your important stuff on your own.
- Seal boxes – Sealing moving boxes with tape will prevent movers from seeing inside.
- Keep an eye out – No one says you can’t hover around during the move. Make sure your movers’ hands are on the boxes, not in them.