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This is how I normally do to identify scammers, with this, you should be ok for quite some time.

First of all, I do Google search with the name of the company and the word scam. Normally, there should be no page with the company listed with the word scam next to them but if you see at least one, maybe it is a scam. No need to have several pages, only one is neccessary. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Secondly, I go on a very good website, www.fraudwatchers.org who have a lsit of all website and company listed as scam. They just saved me from sending sample to a scam company. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
And thirdly, just ask people around on forums just like this one. I saw a mate who've done that. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Fourth steps is that you can verify the address they gave you and find out what's really on this. Go on www.whitepages.com and enter the address they gave you to find out if the address is really registered as their business address or at least at their names. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Fifth test is to ask them to phone you. Normally scammers won't do this but beware, some also tries to call you. Please be aware that some scammers uses call redirection which is call callback (I'm not sure of that) or they can use fax to email. Using this, they get number that are listed in U.S.A., U.K. or any European country where in reality, they are located elsewhere. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Sixth, alway inquire about the mail address. This is a mistake scammers often made. Try to see whether the email address comes from a free mail server. Suppose you get a mail from economicdevelopment@mail2cameroon.cc, be sure this is a scam. The mail address (it truely exist and they tried to scam me) is not from the Cameroon government, but from a free mail server. This is how I caught my first scammer. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Seventh and last advice for the time being; JUST COME AND ASK ME. Yes, you can come and ask me and I'll help you. I've been for so much time victim of scammer, who fortunately failed in their attempts, that I've got some pretty much experience. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
This is approximately all I can remember for the time being but again, if you need advices, feel free to contact me, it's free :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

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hi, I think I have been scammed.

I ordered and paid for 2 styles of clothing -24 pieces in total and the last email i received from them was on the 2/2/12.I have since emailed them weekly asking for a tracking no with no reply.and now have just go onto alibaba and there page is no longer there.

Just starting to get all my paper work together to put in a complaint ,not  that it will do much good.

Warning bells should of started ringing when the wouldn't send samples I suppose.

Has anyone else been scammed by appearl craft india?

#3
Reply # 1 bsanssouci
this company is a big liar and scammer, please do not trust them and do not work with them. their is one guy named Francis. FSCAMOR SECUTECH LIMITED francis@fscamor.cn crystal@fscamor.cn sales@fscamor.cn http://www.fscamor.cn
#4
Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.
It is very simple, you can invite a third party inspection and certification company to do company audit, I don`t believe you will communicate 2 scammers, if that your luck is worst, ^_^.

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hI,

my name is Andreea and I want to verify a few companies in Indonesia... I am afraid of scammers ...
Please give me some information about the the following companies :

PT. IndoPaperStore Co.,Ltd
Adress : Jln. Iskandar Muda No.24
Jakarta - Jakarta Raya 20973
Phone : +6282116558026
Website: www.indopaperstore.com
Location : Jakarta, Indonesia

PT.Tirta Paper
http://www.tirta-paper.com
e-mail :sales@tirta-paper.com
Location :INDONESIA

. PT SAROINDOHA PAPER
       Address : Liberia / 25. rt 1 / 12jakarta 11240
       Tel: 62-021-7220478
E-Mail : ptsaroindohapaper@asia.com
Location: Jakarta Raya, INDONESIA

Aura Sulawesi Paper 
       Address : Jl. Latomo II No. 140-142 Ujung Pandang
       Propinsi Sulawesi Selatan
       Tel: 62-411-78410
E-Mail : aurasulawesipaper2006@yahoo.com
Location:  INDONESIA

PT. EKO PAPER
Address :JL. Asia Mega Mas No 56,
Medan - 20245
E-mail : store@ekopaper.com
Tel : +62 853 5959 1354
Location : Sumatera Utara -  INDONESIA


The details written below for each company were found on different sites.I would like to order some copy paper but I do not know if the company is real.Please give me some real information about these companies.
Thank you
#6
Does anyone know any legitimate supplier selling fur products?
I am after a few supplier that sell faux fur and real fur products such as handbags, scarves, vests, jackets, beanies and coats. Does anyone know of any trustworthy ones?
#7
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The best way to prevent from being cheated is to put some money aside to hire a Quality Inspector who will check you goods before shipment.. more tips on ImportfromChina.info
#8
Reply # 1 bsanssouci
Good tips you have provided here. I am agreed more with asking about 2-3 people about the website which you have found.
#9
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Thank you for all your tips! Why doesn't Alibaba do A better job of filtering through companies so the fake ones can't sell?
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Re: 7 steps to identify scammers.
Thanks a lot.[em17]
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Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.

 

Thank you and best regards

 

John Pham

 

Xuan Truong Bluestone Company

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