Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On May 13, 2022, and June 24, 2022, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received reports of “moving scams.”
In these incidents, individuals entered a contract with the moving company based out of Toronto, Ontario, and the agreement included a cost for the move. However, after the move had begun, the victims received communication from the company advising more money was required to complete the move or the belongings would not be delivered.
Through investigation, it was learned these two incidents are related to ongoing investigations by the Toronto Police Service.
The investigating officer has collaborated with the Toronto Police Service to aid in their investigative efforts.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to caution the public.
These moving companies appear professional and normal with reasonable rates and may offer weeks of free storage.
The move will begin as expected, but hours later, victims receive a phone call saying they owe more money than initially agreed upon or their property will not be delivered.
It is highly recommended you research the moving company before you sign any agreement.
The Toronto Police Service, as a result of their investigation, has released the following list of suspected fraudulent company names.
• 12282569 Canada Inc.
• O’Canada Movers
• Roadway Moving and Storage Inc.
• SafeBound Moving and Storage Inc.
• Canadian Principal Movers
• All You Can Move
• Right on Track Moving
• New Vision Moving
• Greenway Moving
If you believe you have been a victim of this scam, please contact the non-emergency number 519-352-1234.
For more information and tips to keep yourself safe, please see; Moving Fraud & Scams | Canadian Association of Movers
