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Scams are everywhere. Internet scams, phone scams, bank scams, get rich quick scams, etc. With today’s technology, it is getting harder and harder to tell what situation is a scam and what isn’t. This goes for moving as well.
Nowadays, everything is searched for online. Because of this impersonal form of communication, it gets harder and harder to tell if the business is as real and upfront as it claims to be. Here are a number of waysand tips How To Avoid Moving Scams in Chicago, IL
Inspections
After giving you a quote online or on the phone, a real, licensed business will always have an in home consultation. Why? Because you can say you have a certain amount of stuff, but it translates differently once it’s all packed. Experts are able to see this and calculate accordingly. They may ask questions about your furniture and what may need to be disassembled and reassembled. The estimate they end up giving you will be as close as possible to what they charge you.
Scam movers, on the other hand, will not give an in-home consultation. Instead, they will quote a price over the phone or online and low-ball it. Though everyone loves to save money, you would do well to be a bit cynical. If it’s too good to be true, it almost always is.
Payments
Legitimate moving companies will ask for payment after the move. That way, you are safe in your knowledge that nothing is broken or lost. And if something is, the moving company has insurance and paperwork for you to fill out.
On the other hand, rogue movers will do one of two things. They will demand payment upfront. Once you hand over the money, they no longer have to worry about treating your belongings well. If anything breaks, you can’t take it out of the money you paid them or withhold paying. Or they will give you an incredibly low estimate and raise it substantially once your belongings are on the truck. They will force you pay the amount as they hold you items hostage.
Paperwork
As a legitimate business, there will always be paperwork to fill out. There are federal regulations when it comes to moving and all the rules have to be abided by. You should always be given a “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move” booklet if you are moving out of state. For instate, there are various insurance forms and contracts.
If you mover has little to no paperwork for you to go through, they are doing it wrong.
Location
Movers usually have a place where their offices are located. After all, the trucks have to gather somewhere and most companies offer storage services and packing supplies as well. There is usually an address on the website you can go to.
If there is no address, we weary that the movers are not legitimately licensed. If there is, you might want to visit. The state of the office can tell you a lot. Or maybe the office doesn’t even exist and the address is a local lake!
Company Name
What else is there to look for? The company name of course. When your call is answered, the first thing out after “hello” should be the company’s name. If it’s not and something generic like “moving company” is used instead, there is a high chance that the business is not legal. Also, look at the trucks. Legitimate moving companies all have their company name and logo on the side of the truck. It is an indication that it is family owned and part of a fleet of trucks meant specifically for moving.
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Now that you know all the signs of an illegal moving company, See Chicago Moving Company! The Professionals Moving Specialist is based in Chicago, IL . Our moving Company is a legitimate business, properly licensed, bonded, and insured. If you have any questions or worries about moving, call us and ask! Our aim is to provide the best service for you during the stressful time of your move.