Consumers BEWARE of Illegal Moving Companies!

About 20 moving companies that are members of the Southwest Movers Association met with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and board members of the Southwest Movers Association to warn consumers about the dangers of using illegal movers this moving season. 

 

A Houston news conference on May 1st warning consumers about moving scams is the latest example of growing public-private partnerships between professional movers and state regulators, according to the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA).

May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest season of the year for relocations, but also often means a proliferation of unlicensed, untrained, rogue movers out to rip off unsuspecting customers. 

 

“We’re seeing more regional moving associations working together with their state regulators to get the word out that consumers should always look for movers who are in full compliance with applicable laws,” said Linda Bauer Darr, AMSA president and CEO, who appeared at today’s event at a Houston branch of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).

 

At Monday's news conference, Darr saluted the joint effort by SMA and TxDMV to publicize how important it is for consumers to check to make sure they’re dealing with a reputable, legitimate mover, and praised a new state law cracking down on con artists.

“The new law is an extremely important step to protect the public.  I urge other states to follow your example,” said Darr.  “Frankly even one of these crooks is one too many.  Even so, there are too many for law enforcement to be the only solution.  It’s why our industry at the state and national levels has stepped up to the plate to help consumers easily identify honest, quality movers.”