We all do it, we go on Google and search for “local moving company” and “moving companies (area).” Of course, we receive results. But, how accurate are these results? Just because you can find a mover online, does not mean that they are a legitimate and honest moving company.

In 2014, Florida ranked in the top five for the amount of people moving into and out of a state. As a result, a spring of fraudulent moving companies have popped up. Professional Fort Myers movers like All My Sons Moving & Storage do not want Florida residents to fall victim to rogue movers, so there are a few words of advice to follow when hiring a moving company in Fort Myers, a mover in Naples, and a mover in Florida in general.

As Chris Sorensen from Sorenson Moving & Storage stated, “I think it’s particularly bad in Florida. There are companies out there that are essentially a website and a rental truck.”

Local Fort Myers movers and Sorenson have heard complaints about companies offering great quotes but not giving an exact estimate – this is where homeowners need to watch out. If a Fort Myers or Naples moving company cannot physically come to your residence and give you an in-home estimate, do not talk to them! You will be scammed and end up paying way more than quoted via telephone. Even worse, these fake moving companies can steal your belongings and you will never see them again, and since the company is not real, what could you do? Unfortunately, it all falls back on the research that you conduct when looking to hire a mover.