{"id":5990,"date":"2024-06-06T20:22:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T00:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/?page_id=5990"},"modified":"2024-06-25T10:28:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T14:28:19","slug":"hiring-a-reputable-mover","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/about\/bureaus-offices\/consumer-affairs-dispute-resolution-services\/hiring-a-reputable-mover\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring a Reputable Mover"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Avoid problems when moving overseas. Ensure that your mover is <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/oti\/\">FMC licensed and bonded<\/a>. 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