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Moving is stressful enough. Now throws scams into the mix. The Better Business Bureau says it received more than 100,000 inquiries about movers in 2024. People who reported scams lost *** median of $754. They encountered scams like paying *** deposit, but movers never showing up, moving companies demanding large last minute fees, even companies holding their possessions hostage until being paid extra. To avoid scams, watch out for warning signs like movers using. trucks failing to provide an in-person estimate or demanding full payment upfront. Any moving company that crosses state lines must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and have *** US Department of Transportation number, so ask for it. Many states also require this for local moves. You can search through *** database of registered movers on FMCSA. DOT.gov. Click Protect yourself from moving fraud, then click Check the registered mover database. Finally, make sure you get everything in writing and keep an inventory of your belongings. If you encounter *** moving scam, report it to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration along with the Better Business Bureau. Reporting in Washington, I'm Amy Lou.