Alyeska Online has joined a national partnership to give consumers the themselves from rogue movers. The partnership is the first time Federal, State and local officials, law enforcement agencies and industry and consumer groups have come together to coordinate their efforts to prevent moving fraud. The program is called, “Protect Your Memories. Your Money. Your Move.”
“Moving to a new home can be stressful enough, even under the best of circumstances. Being taken advantage of by a rogue mover can make it much more stressful. Alyeska Transportation Management Services Inc pleased to join in this program to help consumers and legitimate movers protect themselves against the small percentage of dishonest movers known as rogue movers,” said Eddie A Roman, President/CEO of Alyeska Transportation Management Services Inc . Rogue movers typically offer low-ball estimates over the telephone or Web without inspecting the consumer’s household goods. Once the goods are moved, the mover holds them hostage while demanding more money before he will unload them.
The legitimate moving industry knows that the best defense against these practices is a well-informed consumer, which is why Alyeska Online is proud to join with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and other organizations in this consumer education program. There are five things consumers should do to avoid being taken advantage of by a rogue mover:
• Obtain several written estimates based on an actual on-site inspection;
• Check with local, State or Federal government agencies to make sure the mover is registered and insured;
• Check the mover’s complaint history with local consumer advocacy groups and moving industry associations;
• Don’t hire a mover based solely on the cheapest price; and
Consumers can also get valuable information by logging onto the partnership Web site at www.protectyourmove.gov. In addition to providing useful consumer information, the site will help consumers link to other partners and law enforcement Web sites for more additional information and resources.
Alyeska Online is committed to reducing moving fraud in the United States. We know we can reduce the number of rogue moving victims by working together to better educate the consumer on how to choose a reputable mover and avoid the deceitful business practices of a dishonest or rogue mover.
Protect Your Move
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