Recognize fraudulent moving companies before it's too late

🚩 Suspicious statements that you should warn about

• “Pay now, move next week”
  Serious moving companies require at most 20-30% advance payment. Companies that demand 100% advance payment are almost always fraudulent.
• “No worries about paperwork, we take care of everything.”
  Legitimate businesses proudly display their licenses and insurance papers. Evasive behavior about documentation is an alarm signal.
• “This price is valid today only.”
  Time-limited printing is a classic fraud technique. Trustworthy companies always give you time for reflection.
• “We are cheaper than everyone else.”
  A price that is 50% or more below the market average indicates hidden costs, poor service or complete scams.

🎭 Suspicious behavior

No physical visit

• Refusing to review contents in advance
• Quote only by phone or WhatsApp
• Not wanting to make a schedule or timetable

Communication Problems

• Accessible via mobile numbers only
• Changing contacts on every call
• Making appointments outside office hours

Unprofessional practice

• No uniforms or recognizable vehicles
• Subcontractors who know nothing themselves either
• Not wanting to create an inventory list

👥 Extra vigilance for

Seniors (65+)

• Less familiar with online verification
• Frequent rush due to mandatory relocation
• Target for emotional manipulation

Young starters or students

• Limited budget, search cheapest option
• First moving experience, little frame of reference
• Less legal knowledge about rights

Expat families

• Unfamiliar with Belgian regulations
• Language barrier in contract details
• Time pressure due to employer deadlines

Divorced or crisis situations

• Emotionally vulnerable, less critical
• Time pressure due to litigation or divorce
• Limited financial resources