In addition, AMSA has petitioned the Department of Transportation to require Internet brokers of household goods to provide even more information than would be required by a proposed new federal law-consumer education is one of the more effective ways of combating the scam mover problem. The organization insists that increased enforcement by the federal government and increased consumer education are the most effective means of dealing with illegal operators.

"The legitimate moving industry is committed to working with Congress to eliminate scam movers and to educate consumers on how best to select reliable professional movers to handle their relocation needs," said AMSA president Joe Harrison.

While AMSA doesn't recommend movers, they have a referral service at their Web site, www.moving.org.

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