How do I obtain verification of a bank or company in Lome, Togo?
Post 1 of 25
A buyer has expressed interest in my product and has had his bank sent back a stamped, signed copy of the pro-forma I sent him. However, the bank is asking for a copy of my company's certificate of incorporation before they can proceed with T/T. Is this a regular procedure? The bank rep also informed me that it would take another two to three days after receiving copy of certificate to complete T/T.
I cannot seem to verify the bank, as it does not have an official website and I cannot reach the chamber of commerce at the numbers listed. This is a West African country and I am aware that there are many scams that come out of West Africa. They have not ask me for money, they have only expressed interest as a distributor interested in purchasing my product for distribution in their country. Its just that it would be such a waste of my precious time if this turned out to be a scam.
Can someone direct me to the proper channels to verify a company and bank in Lome, Togo?
I cannot seem to verify the bank, as it does not have an official website and I cannot reach the chamber of commerce at the numbers listed. This is a West African country and I am aware that there are many scams that come out of West Africa. They have not ask me for money, they have only expressed interest as a distributor interested in purchasing my product for distribution in their country. Its just that it would be such a waste of my precious time if this turned out to be a scam.
Can someone direct me to the proper channels to verify a company and bank in Lome, Togo?
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06 May 2008 06:45
Post 2 of 25
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A buyer has expressed interest in my product and has had his bank sent back a stamped, signed copy of the pro-forma I sent him. However, the bank is asking for a copy of my company's certificate of incorporation before they can proceed with T/T. Is this a regular procedure? The bank rep also informed me that it would take another two to three days after receiving copy of certificate to complete T/T.
I cannot seem to verify the bank, as it does not have an official website and I cannot reach the chamber of commerce at the numbers listed. This is a West African country and I am aware that there are many scams that come out of West Africa. They have not ask me for money, they have only expressed interest as a distributor interested in purchasing my product for distribution in their country. Its just that it would be such a waste of my precious time if this turned out to be a scam.
Can someone direct me to the proper channels to verify a company and bank in Lome, Togo?
16 Jun 2009 18:06
Post 3 of 25
dear sir,
is there bia togo sa bank available in togo
is there MICHAEL AGBAEZE available in togo
please reply to jijithinternational@yahoo.com
jijith
22 Jun 2009 07:56
Post 4 of 25
This is an interesting scenario. If the bank is not listed and does not have a website or recognized by the International Banking organizations, then, it is probably not legitimate.
More fraud occurs in West Africa, I may discontinue any business dealings as these scammers waste alot of time. I have only found one legitimate company in dealing with comapnies in Togo & Benin - Dana Group International.
I have learned in this part of the country to request paid samples, so you can acquire
additional information. If they cannot pay for samples, there is no way they will be able to pay for containers of items they request to purchase.
In addition, email addresses say alot as well as only mobile phone numbers for contact. Every one who imports and exports must have a number and must be
registered in their own country.
29 Jun 2009 05:20
Post 5 of 25
Hi,
I dont know if your buyer is true or not but the bank website of the bank is http://www.biat.tg/
Tq
18 Nov 2009 23:22