Hello Group,
I feel compelled to warn everyone in the Bridgewater community about a terrible experience I've had with a local business owner, Murad Taher at M&M Smoke Shop at Valero Gas Station on 1068 US-22 in Bridgewater, NJ and 291 US-22 E Green Brook, NJ. Earlier this year, in January and February 2023, I sold him a large inventory of exotic snacks. Initially, he paid for half of the order, but despite countless attempts to resolve the issue, he has refused to pay the remaining balance--over $3,000.
What's even worse is that he's still selling these products in his store, essentially profiting off goods he hasn't paid for. To me, that's as good as theft. This kind of dishonest and unethical behavior is unacceptable, and it's really disappointing to see it happening in our community.
I've tried every way possible to resolve this civilly, but nothing has worked. It has been a year of "brother please give me more time" and many countless excuses. I'll now be involving the authorities and filing formal complaints to hold him accountable for this fraud.
To my fellow vendors and business owners: please be extremely cautious before doing business with him. He has even tried paying with checks, but they bounced. This is not someone you want to trust with your hard work and products.
It's sad that I have to post this, but I feel like everyone deserves to know. Let's look out for each other in our community and stand up against unethical practices like this.
He has done this as well to two previous owners who also held complaints against him. Be very careful. read more