The moving industry is known for moving scams: from baiting and switching from a low cost move estimate to high price on move day, movers who collect large deposits before any work is done, to (the worst) movers who hold a customer’s possessions hostage until a larger fee is paid to unload the move. The best way to avoid move scams is to find a reputable company with a known and public record of service. Before selecting a moving company, check out their reviews on google and Facebook, make sure the mover is an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau, certified by AMSA (American Moving & Storage Association), and see if they are affiliated with a reputable national entity, such as Allied Van Lines. Choosing a company that is affiliated with a nation-wide company is a sure way to select a verified mover and prevent scam artists from driving away with your belongings.