Fairfield NJ Moving Company Accused of 'Bait and Switch' Scam

Investigation into Noble Moving and Storage

• 🚨 Fairfield, New Jersey police reached out to 7 On Your Side for assistance in warning consumers about a moving company under investigation.
• 🔍 The company, Noble Moving and Storage, is facing allegations of a pattern of behavior involving massive upcharges, turning civil complaints into a criminal investigation.
• 🌐 The Department of Homeland Security (HSI) is involved because many of the interstate moves affected consumers across the country.

Consumer Allegations and Experiences

• 🚚 Customers report being told on their pickup day that their move would cost significantly more than initially contracted, with one customer facing a $3,000 increase.
• 💸 Some customers were told the price hike was their fault for underestimating their move size, while others were threatened with their belongings being left behind unless they signed contracts with triple the original price.
• ⏳ One customer experienced a two-month delay for their belongings to arrive after the initial pickup.

Company and Owner's Response

• 🏢 Detectives found multiple companies with different names operating from the same address in Fairfield, NJ, all leading back to Noble Moving and Storage.
• 🗣️ The owner, Joseph Hanoush, denied wrongdoing, calling customers who complained about upcharges