Moving company holds customers' belongings for ransom, Bellevue Police warn of scam

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Police are warning residents of a moving company scam making its way around the Puget Sound area. FOX13

Police Department, several victims have reported a moving company found on Craigslist that holds a victim’s belongings for ransom as soon as they are loaded into the truck. Some victims are reporting ransom amounts being four to five times the amount of the original price agreement. Authorities say one victim refused to pay the ransom amount, and the suspect stole $40,000 worth of property.

Authorities say the suspects claim to have a good reputation in the community. Victims have reported the moving company will cite a business license, an address and a phone number.

 

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