HELP!! Is this company Legal?
Post 1 of 5
This corporation: SWISS CEMENT CORPORATION is at its final step for closing a really big deal, however they have come to us requesting several rare things:
1- Passport from the CEO´S seller.
2- SWIFT from the seller´s account?????...
3- Bank reference letter from the seller´s accounts.
4- Company registration documents...
Are these requirements legal? I am very concerned that this would be a possible scamming opportunity for these fellows... By the way they are at South-Africa, with one of the members borned in Switzerland, at first glance they seem very serious but i am not completely sure...
HELP PLEASE! I would appreciate all the effort from all of you guys!
1- Passport from the CEO´S seller.
2- SWIFT from the seller´s account?????...
3- Bank reference letter from the seller´s accounts.
4- Company registration documents...
Are these requirements legal? I am very concerned that this would be a possible scamming opportunity for these fellows... By the way they are at South-Africa, with one of the members borned in Switzerland, at first glance they seem very serious but i am not completely sure...
HELP PLEASE! I would appreciate all the effort from all of you guys!
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23 Jan 2008 09:17
Post 2 of 5
Replying to [panamafdr]:
Sounds like they are attempting:
Identity theft leading to robbing your account.
Sounds like they are attempting:
Identity theft leading to robbing your account.
Stay away from South Africa! Not all are scammers, but the majority are!
24 Jan 2008 22:41
Post 3 of 5
Replying to [panamafdr]:
Did you made a cross check and compared all their statements ?
Due diligence is here needed.
There are so many facts, that will not match to a global player !
An easy check that I would suggest, is to take them by their words in the Cement offer, where they state :
""Our shipping company are represented in 175 countries with there HQ in Basel Switzerland.""
This fact can help you !
Ask for the name of this shipper and fax the offices from them in your country and in Switzerland to get a confirmation about them !
A shipper who shall be represented in 175 countries, could easily be checked by every Chamber of Commerce !!
It is my suggestion !
Wilhelm
Did you made a cross check and compared all their statements ?
Due diligence is here needed.
There are so many facts, that will not match to a global player !
An easy check that I would suggest, is to take them by their words in the Cement offer, where they state :
""Our shipping company are represented in 175 countries with there HQ in Basel Switzerland.""
This fact can help you !
Ask for the name of this shipper and fax the offices from them in your country and in Switzerland to get a confirmation about them !
A shipper who shall be represented in 175 countries, could easily be checked by every Chamber of Commerce !!
It is my suggestion !
Wilhelm
25 Jan 2008 00:01
Post 4 of 5
Replying to [panamafdr]: I would like to suggest you that, you can get the company legal and performance status from your country embassy located in their country. And also you can purchage the company financial report via internet.
As far as concerned to me, pasport from CEO'S is not necessary for this kind of business. SWIFT from sellers bank is necessary for opening the letter of credit. Bank reference letter is necessary. Company registration letter is not necessary, but Export and Import code is necessary.
You can provide the information , if that company is legal and doing business more years.
As far as concerned to me, pasport from CEO'S is not necessary for this kind of business. SWIFT from sellers bank is necessary for opening the letter of credit. Bank reference letter is necessary. Company registration letter is not necessary, but Export and Import code is necessary.
You can provide the information , if that company is legal and doing business more years.
26 Jan 2008 06:46
Post 5 of 5
Replying to [panamafdr]:
If a seller sends an POP why should he has to proof also he has funds in its accounts? i believe normally that should be a must do for buyers not for sellers.
If a seller sends an POP why should he has to proof also he has funds in its accounts? i believe normally that should be a must do for buyers not for sellers.
26 Jan 2008 23:30
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