Tag Archives: Avoiding A Scam

Fraud Protection – The Basics

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides protection from moving fraud. Extra-valuable belongings (jewelry, irreplaceable possessions with sentimental value that only you consider priceless) should be personally transported by yourself. Of course, … Continue reading

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Moving Safely

I’m a little pressed for time today with meetings, so I just thought I’d share an article I read over the weekend from The Columbus Dispatch. It’s another of those trend pieces focusing on moving companies changing prices and holding … Continue reading

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Moving Tips from Kansas News Station

It must be getting close to the Spring, because moving-themed stories have been popping up more frequently all over the country. In this story, a news station based out of Kansas is running an article on moving scams and how … Continue reading

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Moving Horror Story in Austin

Another day, another story of a moving scam. Unfortunately, this type of narrative seems to be popping up more and more frequently in the news. This particular report, from a news station in Austin, Texas, follows Leah Casey – a … Continue reading

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What’s a Flight Charge?

One of the questions I’m constantly asked at Moishe’s is “what’s a flight charge?” It’s a common term in the moving industry, and an important one to be familiar with if you’re living in NYC. A simple answer to the … Continue reading

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