How to avoid becoming a moving scam victim
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For a safe move, pick a reliable mover and guard against scams with these steps from tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson.
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Moving scams remain a significant problem, particularly during the peak moving season from May to August. In 2023, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) received 5,918 complaints against moving companies. Consumers who fell victim to moving scams and reported them to BBB Scam Tracker in 2023 lost a median of $350.
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