Moving Company Scams

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM

The state division of consumer protection has issued a consumer alert regarding moving scams.

According to the Better Business Bureau last year 718 complaints about movers were filed with a median average loss of over $750. Legitimate moving companies are registered. For moves within New York State a check with the DOT website to confirm if a moving company is licensed in the state. If moving out of State, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a “Mover Registration” search function on their website. For details on how to avoid becoming a victim of known moving industry scams, check with the NY State Division of Consumer Protection website.

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