Moving Company Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Fraudulent movers provide low estimates, then hold belongings hostage for inflated prices. Some disappear with possessions.
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🔧Service Provider Scams
Service scams target people hiring movers and contractors. Moving scams hold belongings hostage. Contractor scams take deposits and vanish. Verify licensing and get written contracts with binding estimates.
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Patterns Documented
2
Confirmed Threats
0
High Risk
$16.6B
Reported Losses, 2024 (IC3)
Data sourced from FBI IC3 2024 Annual Report. Data reflects complaints submitted to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and may not represent all incidents. ZeroScam is an educational tool and is not affiliated with the FBI.
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Threat Levels
CONFIRMED THREAT— Actively reported to FBI IC3
HIGH RISK— Significant victim reports
EMERGING— Recently identified pattern
Common Questions About Service Provider Scams
How do moving scams work?▼
Low quote, then demand more after loading. Some hold belongings hostage. Verify at fmcsa.dot.gov and get binding written estimates.
Movers holding my stuff hostage — what do?▼
Document everything. File police report and FMCSA complaint. Don't pay inflated amounts without documenting protest.
How do I avoid contractor scams?▼
Verify state license. Get 3+ written estimates. Never pay full amount upfront. Check BBB.
Should I pay contractors in cash?▼
No. Cash eliminates your paper trail. Use check or credit card. Never full amount upfront.
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73% of Americans report being targeted(Pew Research, 2025 survey)
|$470M reported in text-related fraud(FTC, 2024)
|$16.6B in total reported losses(FBI IC3, 2024)