Moving Company Scams

When you are in a hurry to move and strapped for cash you may make the mistake of going with the easiest most inexpensive route to finding a moving company. What easier way to move your belongings than to have someone to move them for you. However, there is a dark side to some moving companies. Some companies pretend that they are legit, however, you may find out a horrible surprise and you may find out too late.

It was the end of the spring semester at Clark Atlanta University and I was in a super rush to finish up finals and move my belongings out of my dorm room as soon as possible. Time was ticking away and I knew that I had to act fast. In between classes I remember seeing a man on campus with a table and a sign that said Total Package Moving Co. I decided to stop and talk to him and see what type of deals the company had for moving students. He assured me for $99.00 his company would pick up my belongings, store and return them the following semester. He said that by going to his website and filling out the information I could easily get the assistance that I needed.

I immediately informed my mother of the great news. I felt like a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. My finals were almost complete and I didn’t have to worry about my belongings. The next step was just making my flight on time so that I could return home to my family.

I followed his instructions and after paying online with my mom’s credit card the procedure was finished. I would just wait for the final call to set up a date and time for them the pickup my things.

About two days later I received a telephone call from a very friendly individual. He stated that Total Package would be available to pick up my things right after my last final. Which was perfect considering that I had an early morning flight to catch the following day along with the many friends I had to say goodbye to. I confirmed the deal and went on the rest of the day packing my things away into boxes.