Released on: October 18, 2007, 3:14 am

Press Release Author: iammoving.com

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Survey finds more than one in five people are victims of
crime at move time

Press Release Body: 18 OCTOBER 2007 - Two of the UK's leading home moving resources
are warning home movers to be vigilant to prevent theft, fraud and burglaries,
following results of an online survey.

The advice comes from iammoving.com, the UK's only online change of address service,
and helpiammoving.com, an independent on-line directory of UK removal, storage and
moving house companies.

When questioned, one in five of respondents to the iammoving.com survey stated that
they had been burgled during the month previous to or following their move.

Simon Preston, chairman of iammoving.com explains, "During a home-move, residents
become vulnerable for a number of reasons. While visible packed belongings indicate
that someone is on the move, the presence of additional tradespeople, estate agents
and other professionals can mean that there are unfamiliar faces around the house.
We urge movers to be vigilant and aware of their vulnerabilities."

Andrew Scholey, founder of helpiammoving.com, further urges, "In addition to
protecting physical possessions, home-movers should also be mindful of their
personal details. Making sure that personal documents are secure and any waste
paper shredded will go some way to ensuring that neither your belongings nor your
identity are stolen."

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Notes to editors

The companies offer the following advice on how to keep belongings and property safe
during a move:

1) Be mindful of who is in and out of your house. You are likely to have many
tradespeople, estate agents and other professionals in and out of your house before
moving day. Make sure they are trustworthy and don't leave doors open for people to
come and go.
2) Take care with keys. Organise appointments with anyone who needs access to your
house and don't give out extra keys unless absolutely necessary. In the event you
decide to give someone a key, keep track of who has it and get it back when their
work is completed. Make sure no one puts your name or address on your keys.
3) Ensure that your movers are credible. Your movers will be inside your old and
new home and will have access to some of your most precious belongings. Get
references or recommendations. If you don't already have a trusted mover, use a
credible website like www.helpiammoving.com to find a reliable mover.
4) Change all your locks as soon as you move in. You don't know who had spare keys
to your new home before you moved in.
5) Be careful when you weed out your files and old paperwork. Don't be tempted to
toss all your old papers in the bin. Shred ANY documents that contain personal
information. The shredded paper will make great packing materials. For more clever
tips on packing go to
http://www.helpiammoving.co.uk/moving_house/moving_cartons.php.
6) Make sure your mail follows you to your new home. 93% of people receive mail
addressed to previous occupants of their home* - this includes utility bills, credit
card statements and bank statements. Make sure you update your address with
everyone who sends you mail. Go to www.iammoving.com to tell all the companies and
organisations you choose.

*Results of an online survey by www.iammoving.com

About iammoving.com
iammoving.com is a free, online change of address service that enables home movers
to quickly send their new address to all the organisations with whom they want to
stay in touch - these include organisations in more than 30 categories including
mobile phone companies like Vodafone, loyalty cards such as Boots, all utilities,
charitable organisations, university alumni offices, TV Licensing, DVLA, Passport
Office, banks, building societies, and all local councils. iammoving.com sends more
than 50,000 notifications to more than 1,500 organisations on behalf of its users
every month.

In addition, iammoving.com provides independent advice on tariffs from the most
comprehensive list of suppliers of gas, electricity, broadband, telecoms and pay TV
to ensure movers get the best rates and most suitable providers possible for their
new home. iammoving.com, the only online address change service in the UK, works in
partnership with the Royal Mail.


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Contact Details: For further information and interviews, contact:
Helen Stevens/ Bethan Wadeson
iammoving@berkeleypr.co.uk
T. 01454 203595