‘Complete Panic’: How to Spot Red Flags in Moving Scams

Published on July 23, 2024

Jenny Wilcockson missed the first red flag—the estimated price for her movers came in much lower than quotes from other companies. Planning a complicated move from Hamilton, Ont., to Yarmouth, N.S., Ms. Wilcockson was sensitive to cost, but the company had a professional-looking website, the employee was very reassuring and responsive, and they explained the low cost by saying they would be moving multiple homes at the same time. But it was ultimately all a scam. “The lady was very, very responsive to the emails and all my questions,” Ms. Wilcockson said. “Very knowledgeable and helpful, and knew exactly what to say to reel me in.”...

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