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Value Added Moving

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33307 . 7+ years in business

Flagged to Avoid

Community tip: Avoid

Source: John H. Vetne
3.9

44 Google reviews

BBBB

Value added moving is nothing but a middle man taking their cut to pawn you off to actual movers. They low balled the bid to get me to sign, when the day came to move, the new moving company charged....

Jeff

Value Added Moving is a 7-year-old moving company based in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33307. Rated 3.9/5 from 44 Google reviews. BBB rated B. USDOT 3488475, zero crashes in 24 months. 44 red flags documented.
221 NCCDB complaints+56% year-over-year (2025: 81, 2026: 126)

USDOT

3488475

MC

1147286

Authority

Active

Crashes (24mo)

0

BBB

B

Fleet

1 trucks

4005 N FEDERAL HWY #207, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33307

(561)486-7380

Verify on FMCSA SAFER

At a Glance

Red Flags

  • 127 BBB complaints in 3 years, 107 closed in last 12 months
  • Systematic bait-and-switch pricing: quotes double or triple on moving day
  • Operates as a broker, not an actual mover, despite advertising otherwise
  • Presents as family-owned, veteran-owned, but subcontracts to unknown carriers
  • Consumer reported quote of $2,799 escalated to $7,400 on moving day (164% increase)
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  • Multiple reports of lost deposits ($1,500 to $4,200) with no refunds
  • Different mover shows up on moving day than the company that was booked
  • Customer belongings held hostage until higher price paid
  • Broken and missing items reported with no accountability
  • Customer service unresponsive after payment collected
  • BBB review: "It doesn't matter what we said to you, you signed a contract"
  • Not BBB accredited despite B rating
  • Hot tub move quote changed with "bulky item" surcharge on arrival
  • Shipments handed off between multiple companies without customer knowledge or consent
  • Named staff involved in sales pipeline: Scott Fineman (salesman), Samantha Lewis (retention), Suzy Anderson (dispatch)
  • Connected carriers: LoadRans LLC, Coastal Movers used as subcontractors for actual moves
  • Truck downgrade tactic: 24 hours before move, dispatch calls saying a smaller truck is coming, triggering price increase
  • Explicitly denied being a broker when asked directly by consumer
  • Belongings stored in public storage unit under carrier's name, not consumer's. Consumer has no lease, no access, no recourse if carrier defaults
  • Consumer used AirTags to track belongings and discovered 'warehouse' was a public storage facility
  • 31-day delivery delay on what was sold as a 3-day direct move (3,100 cu ft)
  • Final payment demanded via cash, Zelle, or USPS money orders before unloading and before inventory verification
  • Consumer has recorded phone calls with Value Added Moving, LoadRans LLC, Coastal Movers, police, and the storage facility
  • Brokered move to Loadrans LLC (USDOT 3729978, Vernon CA) and Coastal Movers (Boca Raton, FL) without disclosure
  • Salesman Scott Fineman denied being a broker when directly asked
  • Customer used AirTags: belongings stored in public storage unit under someone else's name, not a company warehouse
  • 31-day delivery delay on a move sold as 3-day direct/private transport
  • Dispatch (Suzy Anderson) called 24 hours before move to downsize truck, triggering thousands in added charges
  • Final payment demanded via cash/Zelle/money order before unloading, before verifying all items arrived
  • Named employees: Scott Fineman (sales), Samantha Lewis (retention), Suzy Anderson (dispatch)
  • Consumer has recorded phone calls with Value Added, Loadrans LLC, Coastal Movers, storage facility, and police
  • Connected to same carrier network as Safe Shield Moving Services (Loadrans LLC, Coastal Movers)
  • Binding estimate of $2,929 escalated to $7,060 on moving day via handwritten price change (141% increase)
  • Coerced signature under threat of losing $2,280 already paid if consumer did not sign new contract
  • Extra charges added for long carry, stairs (despite first flight included in quote), and packing materials after loading began
  • Left with only a small portion of belongings after consumer refused inflated price
  • Consumer created dedicated website documenting the scam with evidence
  • Quoted $4,000 max, demanded $12,000 on moving day (200% increase)
  • Sent movers with no IDs, no verification, no paperwork, no equipment
  • Movers arrived 4+ hours late (6:30 PM vs scheduled time) after multiple delays
  • Kept nearly $3,000 deposit and refuses to return it
  • Movers left before issue could be resolved, stranding customer
  • Consumer incurred $10,000+ in additional expenses (PODS, laborers, travel) due to failed move
  • 1 consumer report(s) submitted to Trunk. $10,000 total paid by victims. $21,000 total demanded from victims. 1 hostage situation(s) documented

How Value Added Moving Compares

Google Rating

Value Added Moving3.9
Market average~4.5
LocalLong DistancePackingStorage

Reviews

46 reviews across Trustpilot, Google, BBB, facebook. 16 positive (35%). 30 negative (65%). Average: 3.9/5 from 44 Google reviews.

0/5
Trustpilot

Value added moving is nothing but a middle man taking their cut to pawn you off to actual movers. They low balled the bid to get me to sign, when the day came to move, the new moving company charged... See moreCompany repliedUseful3Share

Jeff

0/5
Trustpilot

I would not recommend A-Z Moving and Storage LLC to anyone planning a move. Between the pricing discrepancies and lack of transparency, this is not a company I'd trust again.UsefulShare

Jerald Mcghee

0/5
Trustpilot

This is for valueaddedmovingdotcom I wish I could leave a photo on here of the extremely rude communication I received by text message when I asked for a quote via email instead of by phone.... See moreCompany repliedUseful1Share

MsuUpdated

0/5
Trustpilot

After shopping for a quote and the hard sales push my wife requested a day to confirm plans and commit. We received a very unprofessional text message from Jakob White the Senior Relocation Specialist... See moreCompany repliedUseful3Share

ark Allen

0/5
Trustpilot

A stressful move I didn't have to haveI would not recommend A-Z Moving and Storage LLC to anyone planning a move. Between the pricing discrepancies and lack of transparency, this is not a company I'd trust again.September 1, 2026Unprompted reviewUsefulShare

Jerald McgheeUS•1 review

0/5
Trustpilot

I am very happy their services and will…I am very happy their services and will definitely use their services again in future for moving. Very happy customer.August 12, 2026Unprompted reviewUsefulShare

artin JohnsonUS•1 review

0/5
Trustpilot

Disorganized, dishonest and not worth itAdding to my doubts about their professionalism, the company identification they provided was low quality and difficult to take seriously, which only reinforced how disorganized this whole experience was.August 30, 2026Unprompted reviewUsefulShare

AntonettaUS•1 review

0/5
Trustpilot

Wish I'd never found this companyA-Z Moving and Storage LLC turned what should have been a simple move into a stressful ordeal. Looking back, I honestly wish I had never come across this company.August 29, 2026Unprompted reviewUsefulShare

Lesli D. IsbellUS•1 review

0/5
Trustpilot

Not what was promised pricing scamStay away A-Z Moving and Storage LLC. The price they quoted me wasn't even close to what I actually ended up paying they charger me significantly more than the original quote, no real explanation given. Total bait and switch.August 26, 2026Unprompted reviewUsefulShare

radyUS•1 review

0/5
Trustpilot

BEWARE of A to Z Moving and Storage. Formerly Value Added Moving BEWARE! Looks like Value Added Moving changed their name to A to Z Moving and Storage to continue to scam unsuspecting victims. August 26, 2026Unprompted reviewUseful1Share

raig CardelucciUS•4 reviews

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0/5
Trustpilot

Do NOT use this company, they will scam you. Value Added Moving took a $8,942.57 deposit on a written binding estimate of $12,642 and provided literally zero services.I gave them a complete, exhaustive inventory of every item in my house. On 8/14 they confirmed movers would arrive the morning of 8/15. No one showed. Call logs prove it. The next day (8/16) a crew finally appeared and demanded $56,000 on the spot with no new written estimate or contract. I refused and made them leave without loadi

ron TUS•1 review

0/5
Trustpilot

BEWARE, BEWARE, BEWAREDO NOT. DO NOT. DO NOT. WARNING! My experience with Value Added Moving was one of the worst interactions of my life. I hired them to arrange my move from Maine to Arizona. Their salesperson, Aiden, reviewed my belongings, quoted $3,200, and collected a $1,900 deposit. I specifically asked if the price would increase, and he replied by text that it would not and I could count on the quote.Four days before pickup, Suzi reviewed my inventory and box count. Value Added Moving t

ason IngallsUS•1 review

0/5
Trustpilot

PEOPLE OF CORPUTATION FROM HELL THAT LOVE MONEYThese are the worst people I have ever met. They are horrible. They took from me $1,660.00. I put half on one credit card and the other on another credit. These evil people scheduled me for July 30 2026 & July 31. 2026. They never came to pick up my furniture. I spoke to a Tom Kemp he showed me the contract on line FOR A SECOND and I NEVER received a copy. Then he referred me to another company. 51 states relocation. I CALLED TOM AND ASK

Marie FUS•1 reviewUpdated

0/5
Trustpilot

After canceling our contract in…After canceling our contract in writing, and them replying that they will cancel the contract, they still sent it not to collections, these guy can't be trusted. August 17, 2026Unprompted reviewUsefulShareReply from valueaddedmoving.comAug 26, 2026I am sorry to hear about your experience. However, it appears you have reached the wrong company, as this is not the business you are looking for.Please direct your information and inquiry to the correct company so they

oug CoatesUS•1 review

0/5
Trustpilot

Value added moving is nothing but a…Value added moving is nothing but a middle man taking their cut to pawn you off to actual movers. They low balled the bid to get me to sign, when the day came to move, the new moving company charged me 2x more and I was stuck because my house was closing and I had to move. This second company now has my belongings in storage in the city I was living and waiting to find someone to move it across the country. Who knows when I will receive my belongings. August

JeffUS•4 reviews

0/5
Trustpilot

Our moving company nightmare !!This is a letter written by us to Value Added Moving on August 13th, 2026. Waiting for a reply from them! We originally spoke to Steven in senior relocation specialist to compare prices on our move from Ozark Missouri to La Feria Texas on July 17th 2026. We gave him a list of our furniture and totes already packed and disassembled in a 10x20 storage locker. We told him we were seniors 67 plus one of us disabled and ex military family. After discounts he quoted u

honda wixonUS•3 reviewsUpdated

0/5
Trustpilot

Absolute fraudstersAs others here have said, I would leave 0 stars if I could.My husband and I booked with this company for a cross-country move. Before we paid anything, my husband asked their sales rep directly, in a group text I was part of, whether we could cancel and get our deposit back if we ended up not moving. The rep answered in writing: "Deposit fully refundable UNTIL 2 weeks prior to pick up date." I saw that message myself before we agreed to pay $2,030. We never confirmed a move da

lyse DicksonUS•1 reviewUpdated

0/5
Trustpilot

Extremely rude - did not get past requesting a quoteThis is for valueaddedmovingdotcomI wish I could leave a photo on here of the extremely rude communication I received by text message when I asked for a quote via email instead of by phone. I strongly prefer text and email so I said I don’t want make a phone call and the reply was “then go somewhere else and spend more money.” They were my first choice for cross country movers, but this was an extremely rude first interaction and I’m so glad I

MsuUS•3 reviewsUpdated

0/5
Trustpilot

Value Added Moving arrived and told me…Value Added Moving arrived and told me I owed them 7500.00 for a .ove they quoted 2400.00. 5100 more isnt even close to the original estimate. I do not feel they negotiated in goid faith. Bait and switch is against the law. And because it was an out of state move they are required to provide me with a government issued pamphlet. I never got it. And they will not return my deposit. I would not recommend anyone use this company. I am wondering how many times

Frankie ChristopherUS•3 reviews

0/5
Trustpilot

Do not fall for bait-and-switchThis was my first experience using a professional moving company, and unfortunately my experience with Value Added Moving was extremely disappointing.I initially received a written estimate of approximately $5,700 from the company's sales representative. To move forward with the reservation, I was required to pay a deposit of more than $2,000.Approximately two weeks later, after providing the dispatcher with a detailed inventory list of the items to be moved, I rec

Jaime FigueroaUS•1 review

/5
Trustpilot

TBTed BartlettDec 18, 2025VerifiedThe Shamrock App enabled me to watch their progress for timing and site planning from Golden Gate Park and over the Golden Gate and into Tiburon. The 5 fit men who arrived on time were smart, organize... See moreUsefulShare

/5
Trustpilot

CCColleen CooleyOct 8, 2025VerifiedThe entire team from Shamrock was amazing, from scheduling and estimating, to packing and moving our household. Everyone was polite, professional, and on time. The care taken to protect our belongin... See moreUsefulShare

/5
Trustpilot

BNBNSFNov 28, 2025VerifiedEven if it doesn't go right Shamrock is gold star. There was a bit of a hiccup in our move. It was nerve racking and not at all what we wanted to happen. With that said, Shamrock was more than underst... See moreUsefulShare

/5
Trustpilot

GDGregory D IngramSep 30, 2025VerifiedThe three guys you sent were absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much. My mother was moving from her home of 50 years to a retirement community. Your men could not have been more professional. And trul... See moreUsefulShare

1/5
Google

DO NOT HIRE ADDED VALUE. And don't believe the positive reviews you might find, either. It takes just a few minutes to verify that most of them come from fake profiles with only one or two Google reviews. They offer a quote with an attractive price (though it isn't actually that cheap). I ended up moving with a company that charged less than Added Value's initial quote. But when the move is about to start, they make up excuses to raise the cost of the service. In my case, they quoted $2,000 but then demanded an additional $1,500.

Rodrigo Martel

1/5
Google

We had an extremely concerning experience with Value Added Moving and would STRONGLY caution others before using them. During the sales process, they presented themselves as a family-owned, veteran-owned moving company that operated their own trucks. At no point was it clearly disclosed that they were acting as a broker who would outsource the move to other companies. After providing detailed inventory, photos, and measurements during a required 'quality assurance' call, our quote increased significantly. Then on moving day, after our items were already packed, the cost had increased again to nearly double. At that point, we were told that if we cancelled, we would lose our $4,200 deposit, leaving us with no realistic option but to proceed. Ultimately, our shipment was handed off between multiple companies without our knowledge or consent, and Value Added Moving took no accountability for the outcome.

Madison M

1/5
Google

These guys are awful. They agreed to move a hot tub then arrived and said it was a 'bulky item' and more would be charged. The quote called for a hot tub up to 2100 pounds, even though it only weighed 813 pounds. They would not call me and just blamed me. I paid but have contested the payment via Chase. Still trying to figure out the hot tub move. Do NOT use these guys.

Sarah Gates

1/5
BBB

I had never used a moving company before however found value added moving online. It was a horrible experience. Customer service is poor. I was asked to submit an itemized inventory of my things but because of the language barrier most of my items were left because they said it went by space and not items. Upon delivery of my items again broken English no communication however, enough to understand the total was the price increase. They said it was from the price increase. Do not use value added moving company.

Stephanie T

1/5
BBB

THIS IS THE WORST COMPANY POSSIBLY!!! We contacted early to get a quote for our 4 bedroom house to move cross country from VA to FL. They said there were no hidden charges. On the day of our move, the fee went from $8,000 to $12,800. We had to pay by credit card. The remaining payment would be due at delivery. In the end, I had to coordinate the delivery myself and forgot several things. Michael said there would be no upcharge due to the problems but the delivery team still demanded a higher price at the door.

Heather G

1/5
facebook

Spent three hours documenting every item. 24 hours before the move, dispatch called saying a smaller truck was coming, resulting in a price increase of thousands. When I specifically asked if they were a broker, I was told they were not. My move was handed off to another company. What was sold as a 3-day direct move turned into 31 days without our belongings. Their 'warehouse' turned out to be a public storage unit under someone else's name. I only knew because I had AirTags hidden throughout our shipment. Final payment demanded via cash, Zelle, or money orders before unloading, before I could verify all belongings arrived. I have recorded phone calls with Value Added Moving, LoadRans LLC, and Coastal Movers.

Jennifer D.

4/5
Trustpilot

CCcustomerLynne C.US•1 reviewMay 23, 2026VerifiedThe movers were very efficientThe movers were very efficient, on time, checked around the house to see what all needed to be moved. They quickly loaded the truck and met me at the new location. They were quick to unload things and position everything exactly where I wanted each item.May 7, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

SASandy and RickiUS•1 reviewJul 16, 2026VerifiedPaco and the team were wonderfulPaco and the team were wonderful! Us and our possessions were treated kindly and respectfully. Nothing damaged and everything placed were we wanted it. Would highly recommend and use again.July 16, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

RORobertUS•4 reviewsJul 7, 2026VerifiedThey could not be betterAs always, the office staff was on top of the process. Their communications were clear and accurate. The crew who came to pack and the larger crew who came to move us the next day were friendly, careful, and expert. A week after the move, when we couldn't find a small glass table top, they searched for it, found it in one of the trucks they had used, and brought it to our house. They are everything a moving company could possibly be

5/5
Trustpilot

KMKim MUS•2 reviewsJul 1, 2026VerifiedGreat experience - movers worked fast but carefully The crew worked incredibly efficiently and bent over backwards to make our move as easy as possible. Top notch service from beginning to end. HIGHLY recommend!!June 19, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

ASAaron SolomonUS•4 reviewsJun 22, 2026VerifiedThe team worked well with usThe team worked well with us, and together. They were efficient and showed great care for our possessions. They had the patience to work with my wife and her friend as they would say, "A little more to the left...nope, 3 inches that way, etc."June 17, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

DADarnellFR•2 reviewsMay 28, 2026The move I'm coordinating with Shamrock…The move I'm coordinating with Shamrock is complex and they have been excellent in understanding and managing how to handle all the logistics. the team has been very responsive and knowledgeable and definitely their aim is customer satisfaction and professionalism in how they execute the workmApril 9, 2026Unprompted reviewUsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

MIMicheleUS•1 reviewMay 26, 2026VerifiedMost reliable & CarefulShamrock is my go to company for moving. I've moved 13 times in the Bay Area, along with my children and my sisters. The workers are always polite, careful and professional.May 21, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

SGSarah Grierson DaleUS•1 reviewMay 20, 2026VerifiedEbb & Flow Organizing Loves Shamrock! I have hired Shamrock for my business Ebb and Flow Organizing many times here in the Bay Area. Today I used them to pack and move my mom's stuff. They did a great job and I am extremely grateful for their professionalism, efficiency and pricing. Thank you so much for making all our lives easier. May 19, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

JHJessika HarvilleUS•1 reviewMay 18, 2026VerifiedMoving was a breeze! Shamrock's crew came in and loaded up everything seamlessly. They were professional, kind and quick! May 15, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

DADaphneUS•2 reviewsMay 13, 2026VerifiedAnother successful Shamrock move!Based on my previous moves with Shamrock, I wouldn't consider any other mover. You are on time, efficient, very careful with the furniture and packing and unpacking everything.May 8, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

SHShariUS•1 reviewMay 13, 2026VerifiedGreat hard-working guys!Great hard-working guys! May 8, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

CUcustomerUS•1 reviewMay 13, 2026VerifiedFrom the start everyone involved…From the start everyone involved listened to what I needed, made helpful suggestions and came through in a timely and thoughtful manner! All the movers went out of their way to accommodate all my needs and were pleasant and fun to work with! Thanks.May 13, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

CUcustomerUS•1 reviewMay 6, 2026VerifiedThey guys were personable and…They guys were personable and understood what I needed, even better than I did. They were great. And the office staff was super, too. My family has been working with Shamrock since the 1970's.May 6, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

CUcustomerUS•1 reviewMay 3, 2026VerifiedThe crew was on time took care of our…The crew was on time took care of our possessions and were friendly. April 28, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

JOjohntscuUS•5 reviewsMay 2, 2026VerifiedEfficient one day round trip moveArrived at the pickup home in Sonoma on time and efficiently packed and loaded the truck and returned to San Francisco for delivery to an apartment tower with a difficult elevator service. The team was excellent and was enjoyable to work with.Well done! JSApril 9, 2026UsefulShare

5/5
Trustpilot

KMKen MarcianoUS•1 reviewMay 1, 2026VerifiedFast Efficient and friendly.Fast Efficient and friendly. May 1, 2026UsefulShare

Safety Record

Consumer Reports (7)

baitswitch . overcharged

Kathleen M.Fort Lauderdale, FLMove: 2026-06
Quoted: $2,799thenActual: $7,400+164%

Booked them for the move, gave a list of items plus dimensions of storage. They said there were no hidden charges. The day they showed up with a different mover and said $7,400. We told them to leave. Called for our deposit and no one will call back. Lost $1,597 deposit.

Submitted to Trunk 2026-07-15 . See full report

overcharged . damaged . noshow . stolen . unlicensed . unprofessional . baitswitch

Jennifer D.Greenwood, INMove: 2026-06
Quoted: $10,000thenActual: $18,000+80%

Quoted $10,000 for approx. 3,100 cu ft move. Salesman Scott Fineman gave the quote. When concerns raised about reviews, Samantha Lewis dismissed them. 24 hours before move, Suzy Anderson from dispatch said a smaller truck was coming, resulting in thousands more. The company that showed up (not Value Added) wanted an additional $13,000. They are a broker despite explicitly denying it when asked. Move was brokered to Loadrans LLC and Coastal Movers. Items took 31 days to arrive instead of 3. AirTags revealed belongings were stored in a public storage unit under someone else's name, not a company warehouse. Final payment demanded via cash/Zelle/USPS money order before unloading and before verifying all items arrived. Items arrived damaged and missing. Has recorded phone calls with Value Added Moving, Loadrans LLC, Coastal Movers, the storage facility, and local police.

Submitted to Trunk 2026-07-17 . See full report

overcharged . baitswitch . damaged

David A.Fort Lauderdale, FLMove: 2026-06
Quoted: $2,929thenActual: $7,060+141%

Provided detailed inventory list and received a binding estimate. Paid $1,630 deposit to book. Told remaining balance would be $650 on moving day and $650 on delivery. On moving day, paid the $650, then movers presented a contract with extra charges for long carry, stairs (despite first flight being included), and packing materials. Told if he did not sign he would lose the $1,630 and $650 already paid and they would not move his stuff. Signed under duress. About an hour later, after loading a portion of belongings, movers presented a separate handwritten page showing new total of $7,060 with $2,390 due immediately and another $2,390 on delivery. Refused to pay. Movers left with only a small portion of belongings, claiming he was already at the limit provided in the quote. Consumer documented the experience and has created a dedicated website with evidence.

Submitted to Trunk 2026-07-19 . See full report

overcharged . unprofessional . baitswitch

Peter A.Fort Lauderdale, FLMove: 2026-07
Quoted: $4,000thenActual: $12,000+200%

Quoted max of 4,000 lbs based on inventory shown. Confirmed morning of move but movers did not show at scheduled time. Company insisted they confirmed time not date. After sending their own contract as proof, company said someone would arrive at 2 PM, then 5 PM, then 6 PM. Showed up at 6:30 PM. Sent unlicensed, non-English-speaking young men with no equipment, no IDs, no verification of who sent them, no paperwork. Movers complained they were off duty and it was too much to move. Took photos of items not even scheduled to be moved as excuses. Quoted $12,000 on top of the $4,000 estimate. Movers left before issue could be resolved on phone with company. Kept nearly $3,000 deposit and refuses to return it. Consumer incurred additional $10,000+ in expenses for PODS, laborers, flights, and travel. Long distance move with hard deadline as lessor needed space cleared by 7/17.

Submitted to Trunk 2026-07-24 . See full report

overcharged . hostage load . unprofessional . bait and switch . slow

Bill F.Mississippi to KentuckyMove: 2026-08
Quoted: $10,000thenActual: $22,000+120%

Value Added quoted a price. The thursday before the Monday move, they called and went over the inventory again and the initial quote of 4,700 more than doubled to just over 10k and I had to send more money as down payment. Moving day arrives and they take their time slowly wrapping, etc and then loading the truck. They then try to say were well over the quote size and they need 22k. We tell them take off all of the large items, even though Id already decided not to take the washer, dryer and several other bulky items beforehand. Finally got 10k knocked off, and since it was around 7 at night, banks and the post office were closed so they accepted my credit card for 6,700. They called last night threatening to take my stuff to California, and I moved from Mississippi to Kentucky, if I dont have 4,600 in cash or postal money order for them Thursday night at 7-8 when they said they could be here.

Submitted to Trunk 2026-09-09 . See full report

overcharged . damaged . hostage load . stolen . bait and switch

Russell M.Fort Lauderdale, FLMove: 2026-06
Quoted: $4,600thenActual: $11,000+139%

Initially good behaved, deposit done no support. LoadRans came priced double, late delivery after 7 weeks. Lost most furniture broken. Blackmailed etc.

Submitted to Trunk 2026-09-13 . See full report

1 additional victim reported

ReporterRoutePaidDemandedHostage
Ruby L.-$10,000$21,000Yes

Source: Consumer reports submitted to Trunk. Reporter names abbreviated for privacy.

Case Timeline

Russell M. . Fort Lauderdale, FL to Unknown . 2026-06

Value Added Moving (broker)LoadRans LLC (carrier)

Consumer quoted 4,600 by Value Added Moving. LoadRans showed up as carrier, price doubled to 11,000. Delivery took 7 weeks. Most furniture lost or broken. Consumer reports being blackmailed. Confirms Value Added to LoadRans pipeline.

unresolved

Case Timeline

Craig C. . Union City, NJ to Unknown . 2026-07

Value Added Moving (broker)51 States Relocation (carrier)A to Z Moving (DBA of broker)

Consumer brokered through Value Added Moving (now operating as A to Z Moving) to 51 States Relocation. Charged 44,880. White Glove Service was promised. Everything was either dented, damaged, destroyed, or stolen.

unresolved

Connected Fraud Network

Florida Broker-Carrier Pipeline

Low quote by FL broker -> large deposit ($1,400-$3,000) -> subcontract to LoadRans or similar CA carrier -> price doubled or tripled at pickup -> belongings held hostage in public storage under carrier's name -> cash/Zelle/money order demanded before unloading -> damaged and missing items -> boilerplate BBB response

Estimated scope: Likely thousands based on 750+ BBB complaints alone. Coastal Moving Services has 316 complaints in 3 years and 1,377 BBB reviews.

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Fraud Investigation12 min

Why South Florida Is the Moving Fraud Capital of America

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Data Analysis8 min

What Consumers Report vs What FMCSA Investigates: The Gap

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Data Analysis6 min

The Hostage Load Epidemic: Which Moving Companies Are Holding Your Belongings

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Industry Analysis7 min

How Moving Brokers Actually Make Money

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Data Analysis10 min read

Which Moving Companies Are Getting Worse? Year-Over-Year Complaint Acceleration

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Fraud Investigation10 min read

One Move, Multiple Company Names: Why Your Mover Operates Under Different Names

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Data Analysis6 min

Moving Fraud Complaints Spike Every Summer. Here Is the Monthly Pattern.

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Fraud Investigation5 min

We Scraped 8,500 Movers from FMCSA. Here's What the Complaint Data Shows.

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Fraud Investigation6 min

23,789 Movers. 51 States. The Complete National NCCDB Complaint Breakdown.

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Fraud Investigation12 min

Operation Stow Biz: The Largest Moving Fraud Prosecution in American History

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Fraud Investigation5 min

Penske Trucks, No DOT Numbers, No Reply: How Rental Companies Enable Moving Fraud

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Pricing5 min

The Real Cost of Moving: 55 Rate Cards Exposed

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Fraud Investigation4 min

The Rental Truck Signal: What Per-Truck Complaint Rates Reveal About Moving Fraud

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Data Analysis6 min

Same Mover, Different Rating: What Google, BBB, Reddit, and FMCSA Say About the Same Company

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Industry Analysis5 min

The Scam Funds the Marketing That Finds the Next Victim

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Data Analysis6 min

Summer 2026: Which Moving Companies Got Worse

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Fraud Investigation6 min

The 10 Most Complained-About Moving Companies in America

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Data Analysis8 min

How Much Money Has Moving Fraud Cost Consumers? We Estimated It.

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Data Analysis6 min

4.9 Stars on Trustpilot. 135 Federal Complaints. The Trustpilot Gap in Moving Fraud.

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Consumer Story7 min

Quoted $2,929. Demanded $7,060. Delivered 236 Cubic Feet. One Consumer Built a Website to Prove It.

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Data Analysis7 min

Which Review Platform Is Most Accurate for Moving Companies? We Compared the Data.

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Data Analysis8 min

Moving Companies That Had Zero Complaints Last Year and 50+ This Year

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Pricing

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Company Details

FMCSA Details

Annual Mileage

1 mi

Registered

May 2026

Insurance & Bond

Broker surety bond
$5K
Broker surety bond
$75K
Broker surety bond
$750K
Liability insurance (BIPD)
$750K
Motor Carrier of Household Goods
$75K
Cargo insurance
$5K

Last updated: Aug 2025

BBB Profile

Rating

B

Accredited

No

Complaints (3yr)

127

People

Owner: Victor Gonzales

Also Known As

Moving Storage And Logistics Services, Inc.Value Added Moving

Also known as: Moving Storage And Logistics Services, Inc.

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