BBB Tip: Keep safe from moving scams this National Moving Month

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – May is a busy month for countless Americans as many people begin to prepare for the next chapter in their lives after graduating from high school or college, accepting a new job offer, or deciding it is time for a major change. While juggling the many challenges that come along with relocating to a new state or city, it is important to remain aware of the warning signs and impact of moving scams. These highly disruptive scams can turn an already stressful situation into disaster and recovering from their impact can become extremely costly and emotionally draining. Related Stories Key Highlights: 28.2 million Americans moved in 2022, according to U.S. Census. In 2023, 1.5 million inquiries on BBB.org were made about moving companies and 5,918 complaints were filed with BBB against these companies throughout the year. Consumers who fell victim to a moving scam in 2023 reported a median loss to BBB Scam Tracker of $350. Online searches for ‘moving company’ generally begin an upward trend in May, peak in mid-June to mid-July and begin decreasing in early August every year, according to Google Trends. How moving scams work: With the amount of moving...