Summer is prime time for moving company scams Better Business Bureau says watch for red flags, and protect yourself ...

Looking for affordable movers in Chicago, or even the cheapest cross-country movers? Here's how to avoid moving company scams.

Common scams include movers taking deposits but never showing up, demanding large last-minute fees or holding possessions hostage until additional payments are made.

Common scams include movers taking deposits but never showing up, demanding large last-minute fees or holding possessions hostage until additional payments are made.

Common scams include movers taking deposits but never showing up, demanding large last-minute fees or holding possessions hostage until additional payments are made.

Common scams include movers taking deposits but never showing up, demanding large last-minute fees or holding possessions hostage until additional payments are made.

Common scams include movers taking deposits but never showing up, demanding large last-minute fees or holding possessions hostage until additional payments are made.

Common scams include movers taking deposits but never showing up, demanding large last-minute fees or holding possessions hostage until additional payments are made.

Common scams include movers taking deposits but never showing up, demanding large last-minute fees or holding possessions hostage until additional payments are made.

Common scams include movers taking deposits but never showing up, demanding large last-minute fees or holding possessions hostage until additional payments are made.

Common scams include movers taking deposits but never showing up, demanding large last-minute fees or holding possessions hostage until additional payments are made.