TORONTO – Toronto police are alerting the public about a series of moving-company scams.
Police say the scammers advertise online and when the movers arrive they have their victims sign a receipt that is really a new contract at a higher price than agreed.
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The movers refuse to offload the victim’s property until the they pay the higher fees.
Investigators are asking anyone victimized by the scam to call Toronto police.
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