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NJ Moving Company 'Noble Moving and Storage' Investigated for Overcharging Customers

Eyewitness News ABC7NYSeptember 5, 20254 min14,557 views
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Investigation into Noble Moving and Storage

  • 🚨 New Jersey law enforcement is investigating Noble Moving and Storage for allegedly overcharging customers.
  • πŸ•΅οΈ Sources indicate the investigation has expanded to include federal authorities.
  • 🏒 The company, based in Fairfield, New Jersey, has been linked to multiple complaints under various business names over several years.

Customer Experiences and Allegations

  • 🚚 Customers report being significantly overcharged compared to their initial contracts, with price hikes occurring on the day of the move.
  • πŸ’Έ One customer, Skyla Rochelle, was told her bill would increase by $3,000 on the day of pickup, and another faced a potential increase to $14,000.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Allegations include a "lowballing bait and switch scheme" where initial quotes are deceptively low, followed by demands for much higher prices.
  • πŸ‘₯ A Facebook group of alleged victims from across the US has formed to share experiences and seek restitution.

Owner's Response and Past Connections

  • πŸ“ž Joseph Hanoush, identified as the sole owner of Noble Moving and Storage, denied wrongdoing but refused a full interview.
  • βš–οΈ Hanoush was previously associated with a moving company where his wife, Farah Il Ibrahim, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for a similar scheme.
  • πŸ”— Despite Hanoush's denial of knowing Farah, sources and public records suggest they are married.

Call to Action for Affected Customers

  • πŸ“ Police in Fairfield are urging customers who believe they have been defrauded by Noble Moving and Storage to file a complaint with their local police.
  • πŸš“ Local departments are asked to contact the Fairfield PD to consolidate cases for a criminal investigation.
  • 🎯 The investigation aims to compile cases and bring them to prosecutors, focusing on a pattern of behavior that has escalated from civil disputes to criminal matters.
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