LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Is anyone you know planning to move this summer? If so, there is a new warning from the Better Business Bureau about a new scam for movers.
July is peak moving season when renters, homeowners, and college students typically make their move.
But before you hire anyone to help, you better make sure they will show up.
One woman paid a moving company a $100 deposit, then the movers never showed.
She was able to reschedule, but they never showed up on the second date or even the third date.
The company told her that it was late and OSHA says they can only work so many hours.
Other companies will charge you for material if they have to pack your things, and some are not liable if things break while in boxes during the move.
To protect yourself, it's best to:
- Get quotes from three companies
- Get a signed, binding estimate, or an estimate that says the maximum you have to pay
- Read reviews of the company on the BBB website
To read more Don't Waste Your Money stories, click here.
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