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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is hoping to help Santa Clarita residents avoid being hauled into debt by sharing information about this moving season scam.
The school year is coming to an end, and many students are graduating from college and moving out. Scammers want to move them out with unexpected hidden fees.
As young adults are becoming more cautious on how they spend their money, they are shopping around for the best deals, leading to more opportunists for scammers to swoop in and take advantage.
The scam begins when victims search the internet for a moving company that can transport their belongings without charging expensive fees.
After choosing a company, the move is underway. However, the mover doesn’t deliver their belongings.
Instead, he holds them hostage until the victim pays more.
Such scams are not unusual. There are many unlicensed movers out to take advantage of the summer moving season, according to the American Moving and Storage Association.
Don’t fall for it.
If moving out of state, verify that the moving company has a valid Department of Transportation number and a carrier number from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
For in-state moves, check California’s state licensing requirements.
Also, before choosing a mover, ask friends and family for a recommendation.
Hiring a local mover with a good reputation can help Santa Clarita residents avoid being scammed, says Scott Michael, the moving association’s president and CEO.
Ed. Note: This information provided to KHTS by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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Yes, which is why Agosti’s Moving provides free estimates to their clients!! Not all companies are licensed and insured.
Or they could just get off their lazy ass and move their own shit…that’s how to actually save money. Kids today just expect to have any service at their disposal for money. It’s better just to do it yourself.
Well aren’t you just a pretentious prick, not everyone can move a washer dryer fridge couch bed matttress gym equipment on their own TRAVIS