Equate Media Corp.

Horrible Company More Movers Should Come Out

I want to warn fellow movers about the risks of purchasing leads from Equatemedia and Quote Runner. These companies operate under various names, including Budget Vanlines and 2 Movers, and likely many other websites. They also have ties to multiple broker companies. The leads they sell are often unusable—wrong numbers, uninterested customers, or people who never requested moving services. Instead of providing credits for bad leads, they've expanded their operations to avoid accountability. Even when a customer is simply looking to rent a truck, they still sell that lead to movers. One of their most deceptive practices is transferring calls to movers without the customer explicitly requesting it. They call this process "Warm Calls," but in reality, it misleads both customers and moving companies. If movers attempt to address these issues, they are met with silence—no returned calls or responses to emails. When complaints are sent, the company claims they'll escalate the matter to management, yet nothing ever happens. Previously located on Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles, they have since moved to Arizona—seemingly to circumvent consumer protection laws. The quality of their leads is abysmal. Calls often go straight to voicemail, customers either don't answer or express frustration over repeated solicitations. Worse, some customers are pressured into booking jobs with Budget Vanlines or other affiliated companies, only for their contact information to still be sold to movers. It's common to receive leads hours after the customer has already booked with another company. In some instances, they've even sent texts to customers discrediting the very moving companies they sell leads to, further manipulating the process. We've gathered extensive information on their deceptive practices and are awaiting the opportunity to join a class-action lawsuit against them. Until then, we will continue to share reviews and expose their unethical conduct. Charlie Katz, a key figure in these operations, has no regard for the people affected by this scheme. If you're considering purchasing leads, think twice before engaging with this company.

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