What are the warning signs of a moving scam?
A large deposit up front, or cash only.
A price given over the phone without seeing or listing your things.
No USDOT number, or a company name that keeps changing.
No copy of "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" on a move between states.
A much lower price than everyone else — the classic move is to raise it once your things are on the truck.
Source: FMCSA · Checked October 2026