Independent consumer protection
MoveVerify is not sponsored by moving brokers, carriers, or lead-generation companies. Our goal is to help consumers understand moving risks before they pay a deposit.
Consumer Protection for Moving Day
Check your mover before you pay a deposit.
Most moving disasters start before the truck arrives. MoveVerify helps you spot broker handoffs, vague pricing, non-binding estimates, deposit traps, and contract language that could put your furniture — and your money — at risk.
Why MoveVerify Exists
MoveVerify was created after seeing how confusing moving quotes, broker relationships, deposit policies, and contract terms can be for consumers. Many people commit to a move without fully understanding who will perform the service, how pricing can change, or what happens if plans change.
We built MoveVerify to help consumers identify potential moving-risk indicators before paying a deposit. Our goal is to make moving contracts easier to understand, promote transparency, and help families make more informed decisions before booking a move.
MoveVerify is independent and is not sponsored by moving brokers, carriers, or lead-generation companies.
What MoveVerify checks
Broker handoffs
Spots language that suggests your move may be handed off after booking.
Deposit traps
Highlights refund restrictions and terms that can lock in early payments.
Non-binding pricing
Flags wording that leaves final costs open after pickup.
Hidden fees
Detects fee and surcharge phrasing that may not be obvious upfront.
Try the MoveVerify demo scanner
Paste a moving quote, estimate, or agreement snippet. This demonstration shows how MoveVerify identifies potential moving-risk indicators from quote language. Full mover verification features are currently in beta.
Results
Run a check to see whether the quote contains broker language, non-binding pricing, refund risks, or vague delivery terms.
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Risk level
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Detected red flags
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Recommendation
Run a check to get a recommendation based on detected risk language.
How moving scams happen
Broker bait-and-switch
A low quote gets the booking, then your move is transferred to a different carrier with different terms.
Price inflation after pickup
Initial estimates rise once your goods are loaded, leaving little leverage to dispute sudden charges.
Delivery hostage situations
Delivery is delayed or withheld pending extra payments not clearly disclosed in original terms.