MOVING COMPANIES AND CONSUMERS BEWARE (CAR HOAX! PLEASE READ)

 

It has been brought to our attention, there are several emails that are in the circulation and an ad on  Craig’s List by someone using the identity of a legitimate moving company trying to sell a vehicle.  The actual company, Absolutemovingandstorage.com  has nothing to do with the emails, it’s a scam.  One of the scam emails or postings tell of an individual or couple that lost their son in Iraq, in combat.  They are trying to sell his vehicle for $4000.00 (including shipping) to offset debts and expenses, etc.

The scammers ask potentail purchasers to send a moneygram or wire funds in the amount of $4000.00 and once received Absolute-Moving.net will guarantee delivery.  Everyone PLEASE BE ON THE ALERT!  This is a moving scam.  Do not release any banking information, do not send any money, NO VEHICLE IS GOING TO BE DELIVERED.  The people responsible for this scam are most likely outside the U.S. so the chance of catching them or recovering any transferred money is near zero. 

Please review  the sample email below of what is being sent to people.  There is another email being sent (mentioned above) about a couple’s lost son.  The number listed does go to the actual moving company but the mover has nothing to do with the scam and has no knowledge of any delivery.  Everyone should become familiar with the article to see how the scam works.  Any questions, comments, or input regarding this scam or others should be sent to support@emovingstorage.com.  The original person who  received this informations name has been deleted for protection of their identity.

Dear (Name not published to protect the email recipients identity)
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> We suggest that you print this page for future references
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> Transaction # 74832021977  Description: 2007 BMW M6 Registered by: Anthony Garcia
 
> Details:
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> Vehicle Description BMW 2007 BMW M6 
> Tracking # 1IL852E8BCPTERZPQ
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> Shipping:  Paid     
> Taxes:  $0 
> Total:  $4,000.00
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> Delivery address:
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> Full name: this information has been deleted to protect the recipients information
> Street:
> City: Elizabeth
> State: NJ
> Zipcode: 07208
> Country:  USA
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> How it works:
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> 1. The buyer and seller agree to use the Absolute Moving & Storage © for payment transfer.
> 2. The buyer transfer the funds to Absolute Moving & Storage © in order to begin the shipping procedures and take the vehicle of the market. The funds should arrive at Absolute Moving & Storage © within 2 business days.
> 3. Upon receipt of the funds, Absolute Moving & Storage © notifies the seller that the funds are on hand with Absolute Moving & Storage ©
> 4. Absolute Moving & Storage © ship the vehicle , a tracking number will be provided to the buyer.
> 5. After the buyer has inspected ( 5 business days ) the vehicle and agreed to buy it, Absolute Moving & Storage © sends the funds to the seller and takes care for the buyer of the paperworks and title transfer that needs to be done for registration
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> $4,000 money order must be made through MoneyGram ( Same-Day service ) to our company Lawyer`s name and address:
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> Name: Brandon Anderson
> Street: Service Rd.
> City: Selma
> State: NC
> Zipcode : 27576
> Country : USA
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> Note: Our Lawyer is directly involved in this transaction because Mr.Garcia have paid for title transfer service.
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> Once your MoneyGram same-day transfer is completed please reply this email to and provide the following information:
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> – MoneyGram Sender’s full name, address, city, state, zip and phone # (that person who completed the MoneyGram transfer)
> – The MoneyGram Reference Number  ( 8-digit number located on your confirmation receipt)
> – Total amount transferred
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> Moneygram is a money transfer service. You can essentially send cash to another person or business.
> How MoneyGram works:
> 1) Go to a MoneyGram Agent location (currently there are more than 25,000, including all 3.400 Wal-Marts) and complete a short form ( MoneyGram same-day service ) with your information and the recipient’s information ( our Lawyer`s full details )
> 2) MoneyGram agent will process your transaction and give you a 8 digit reference number
> 3) Money have been sent!
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> Please confirm your phone # , We will call you to confirm your address and discuss accessibility.
> If accessibility is limited the driver may suggest meeting at a local supermarket or mall with ample space to unload your car.
> Your car will be transported on an 8 or 10-car hauler, the same type of trucks used to deliver new cars to your local dealerships.
> These trucks are 75 to 80 feet long and are almost 14 feet high. Therefore they are very hard to maneuver and are restricted to main roads that do not have any overhanging trees or low clearance bridges.
> Our drivers will call you the morning of your delivery date to give you a three-hour block of time during which your delivery will be made.
> This call also confirms to us that you will be available to receive the delivery on the scheduled date. If you are not home when we attempt to make your delivery on the scheduled delivery date, we will help you reschedule your delivery for the next available date.
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> Please save/print this email for your records
> If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us>
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> Email:
> Support@Absolute-Moving.net
> Phone:
> 800-549-4578
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MOVING SCAMS ARE STILL OCCURRING EVERY DAY!

 

Moving scams are still occurring these days, and that is why we stress the importance of researching the moving company before you choose who you are moving with.  This lady was smart enough to call the police, and stop this “rogue mover” before they got away with thousands of her dollars.  The movers were posing as another moving company, and have been on the run now for several months scamming customer after customer.

There are some helpful clues as we have discussed on how you can figure out if your moving company is a “legit moving company”.  Get a referral from friends and family, check the letter ratings with the Better Business Bureau, and view the number of complaints over the last 36 months (new movers under a  year old, and movers who have recently changed their names are not listed).  Check with your state’s moving association, or regulatory agency to verify required licensing and or registration.  Cheapest is not always the best way to go, even if you are on a budget. 

“RED FLAGS” To Watch Out For

  • Be careful if the mover:  will not come and give you an in home or onsite estimate.
  • Be careful if the mover: requires large deposits or amounts of cash before the move has occurred.
  • Be careful if the mover: only accepts cash as a form of payment.
  • Be careful if the mover: tells you that all of your goods are fully covered under their insurance, automatically.
  • Be careful if the mover:  does not have a physical address, license #, and registration on their documents or website to verify who they are.
  • Be careful if the:  phone # they give you is disconnected, or they don’t answer by the name of the company they say they are representing.
  • Be careful if the mover: will not provide you with a moving rules and regulations brochure.

As discussed, these scams are occurring every day, to read more on what happened to this lady, and how she helped put a stop to these criminals going any further, check out the article 3 Arrested in Alleged Moving Scam.

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