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Are You Moving to Another State? Protect Yourself From Moving Fraud.

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Every year, 35 million Americans move for personal reasons or career opportunities. Moving your belongings and family to a new state can be stressful, even under the best of circumstances. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is here to help. If you’re moving to a new state, we can help you protect your move by: 

The federal government, state and local law enforcement agencies, and the legitimate moving industry have joined forces to combat moving fraud, but you have an important role to play as well. If you’re planning to move, it’s important to do your research and plan appropriately.

Ready to move? You should know…

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