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- Believed to be out of business:According to information in BBB files, it appears that this business is no longer in business.
- Government Actions:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:New York Man Sentenced To 22 Months In Prison For Defrauding Customers Of New Jersey Moving Company
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July 14,2022 - NEWARK, N.J. – A Hewlett, New York man was sentenced to 22 months in prison for his role in a scheme through which he defrauded over 260 customers of his moving company causing losses in excess of $540,000, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Lior Atiyas (a/k/a “David Cohen”), previously pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi imposed the sentence today in Newark federal court. His co-conspirator, Lola Larios, is scheduled for sentencing on August 9, 2022, before Judge Cecchi.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
From as early as January 2016 through January 2019, Atiyas devised a scheme to enrich himself and his moving company, which used several names to conceal its true identity, including Premier Relocations LLC, Metro Van Lines Inc., Astoria Motor Van Company, Lyon Moving, and Empire Move. Atiyas, along with Larios, regularly extorted customers by quoting them “low-ball” price estimates for moving household goods. Once the customers’ goods were loaded onto the moving trucks, Premier’s employees, at the direction of Atiyas or Larios, or Atiyas himself, would drastically raise the price of the move (often two or three times that of the quoted estimate), and then refuse to deliver the goods until the customers paid the increased price. The aggregate difference between the initial low-ball estimates and the revised inflated amounts charged to victims was approximately $547,525.
Atiyas was also convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, for his participation in a scheme whereby he generated fake paystubs and a fake employment confirmation letter in order for an uncharged co-conspirator to obtain Medicaid benefits. As a result of his role in the health care fraud conspiracy, Atiyas caused the submission of over $40,000 in fraudulent medical claims.
Business Details
- Local BBB:
- BBB Serving New Jersey
- BBB File Opened:
- 1/29/2016
- Business Started:
- 1/7/2016
- Business Incorporated:
- 11/23/2015
- Type of Entity:
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Business Management:
- Ms. Jennifer Buchanan, Vice President
- Mr. James Buchanan, President
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Ms. Jennifer Buchanan, Vice President
- Mr. James Buchanan, President
- Customer Contacts
- Ms. Jennifer Buchanan, Vice President
- Fax numbers
- Primary Fax: (201) 510-8935
- Additional Phone Numbers
- Other Phone: (201) 479-9277
Licensing information
This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
BBB records show a license number of 540571 for this business, issued by US Department of Transportation (DOT)
US Department of Transportation (DOT)
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington DC 20590
BBB records show a license number of MC-43148 for this business, issued by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington DC 20590
BBB records show a license number of 39PM00115700 for this business, issued by NJ Office of Consumer Protection - Regulated Business Section
NJ Office of Consumer Protection - Regulated Business Section
PO Box 45028
Newark NJ 07101
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- Business Categories
- Moving and Storage Companies, Moving Companies, Relocation Services
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