Moving firms assist widowed mom of two victimized by scam

Two Long Island moving companies joined forces to help Joanne Bogovich, a recently widowed mother of two special needs children, relocate to a new home after she was scammed by a moving broker.

Bogovich returned to Long Island from California less than a year ago with her husband, who was battling cancer and passed away in June. Determined to keep her children in the school district they love, Bogovich planned a local relocation within several miles. She hired what she believed was a reputable moving company, only to discover it was a broker who charged her $3,500 in advance, and outsourced the job to a New Jersey-based company. The company then demanded an additional $3,500 before starting the move. The company also refused to provide a confirmed schedule and ignored her requests for a refund.

“A friend suggested I read Rob Esposito’s book “Nobody Move (Without Reading This)” and this inspired me to call him,” Bogovich said. “I was looking for information, but what I received was truly a miracle. Rob offered to move me at no cost and intervened with the company that was scamming me. If it were not for Relocators and Men On The Move, I don’t know what I would have done. My children and I are forever grateful.”

Relocators principal Robert Esposito said it was clear Bogovich was scammed.

“It is despicable for a moving company to attempt to take advantage of a mother of two special needs children who recently lost her husband,” Esposito said. “I immediately offered to help and called my friend and moving industry colleague John Beyer from Men On The Move to work with my team to move Joanne at no cost.”

Beyer didn’t hesitate to join the effort.

“I was touched by Joanne’s story and situation,” said Beyer, founder of Men On The Move. “I know how challenging it is to raise and care for children with special needs. I immediately offered to send a team and truck to be part of this effort.”

Thanks to the generosity and swift action of Relocators and Men On The Move, Joanne and her children are now safely settled in their new home. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of consumer protection, ethical business practices, and the strength of community support.

To learn more about Relocators visit www.usrelocators.com and for information about Men On The Move go to www.menonthemove.com.