The Halton Regional Police Service is investigating a moving company scam in Milton.
On Sunday, August 30th, officers attended a gas station in the area of Derry Road and Tremaine Road.
The victim of the scam had given a $2000 cash deposit to a moving company while moving to a new home.
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The moving truck stopped at a gas station and demanded the victim pay another $2000 or the movers would not continue.
The cops were called and officers attended the scene, emptied the truck, and helped the victim in moving their possessions to their new home.
The HRPS is investigating similar style scams that may have taken place throughout the region. If you believe you may have been a victim of a moving scam within Halton please contact Constable Sarah McCullagh at sarah.mccullagh@haltonpolice.ca or call 905-825-4747 ext. 2405.
Police would also like to offer the following tips to residents looking at hiring a moving company:
- Do your research (search the company online). Look for reviews from customers and/ or a website. Be wary of a company that has no online presence;
- Where is the moving company coming from? A company travelling from another province to complete the move is suspicious. Also be suspicious if the company is using a rental truck with out of province licence plates;
- Read your contract prior to signing.
A criminal investigation is still ongoing and charges are expected.
