With summer being the busiest season for moving, consumers should be aware of ways fraudulent companies may take advantage. The first involves a fraudulent company reaching out to the mover with an offer to get their address officially changed for a fee. However,"It was wild to me when I was looking at the numbers, and I was like, ‘Really? The most common moving scam?’" said Miranda Marquit, chief data analyst for HireAHelper. "But it makes sense because of how simple this is.
It’s a red flag if they won’t accept a credit card for the deposit, instead asking for payment through Zelle or a similar platform. In this 7 On Your Side, FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at the regulations for vehicle towing in Texas, as well as police and regulatory data on towing company complaints."They actually do show up. They pack up your things.