Replying to Admin:

Can you tell me the safest way to send samples? also how can i limit my exposure to fraud when doing this? How can i tell whetehr someone is just trying to get free goods from me?

Thnak you

The best way to handle sample related issue is to at least ask the buyer pay for transportation cost. That way you will know whether the buyer is serious or not. Don't forget to provide the buyer with a copy of the quote from the shipping company that way the buyer knows that it is the true cost of transportation.

Dear Tekle,

I refer to your answer to Kenple1 above.
I'm sorry that I may not agree with your suggestion to prosecute fraudster in their own country.
I think that depends on what the actula case of fraud is.

If the fraud involving the case whereby (but not limited to ) seller sending the defective merchandise or garbage, and in contract terms stated that any disputes will be settled through Arbitrage Court, I think there is no use in prosecuting in the fraudster's own country right ?
I think what Kenple1 dude is asking is about the ICC who can act as arbitrator (and provide lawyers also).
I believe the role of ICC is more than just governing UCP 500 only as I believe they could also participate in arbitrage court.

But of course, the cost and their fee will be massive.

Thank you for the additional comments. At least we both agree that he meant International Chamber of Commerce. I agree with you that it all depends on the type of fraud, but I don't recall that he mentioned any contract or arbitration. As to ICC I suspect they provide other services that I and you have not mentioned. If there is no arbitration agreement signed where else can you sue the scammer except in his country, he will certainly is not going to come to your country to face charges, right?

Hello,

i was wondering how i can spot fake invoices -any ideas on this?

thanks

Sorry, I am not clear what you mean by "spot fake invoice", under invoicing? invoicing higher than the actual price? please clarify.

Replying to johnnyh:

perhaps johnnyh is referring to higher invoicing??!! actually i was wondering if if you get sent an invoice which you pay, andthen if there is a problem and you want to try and get your money back, the other party or the assisting party says they cannot act cause the invoice itself is not legitimate or doesnt confom to standards? is this an issue and if so how can it be avoided.

If the invoice is higher than initially agreed, then you should not pay. Remember the seller is sending you invoice to pay and it is your responsibility to thoroughly review the invoice before you make any payment. As to your second question once payment is made you will be at the mercy of the seller to get your money back. Somehow you have to convince the seller to reimburse you.

i got many offer , but alwayes reply again , what' the wrong with it !

I don't see any thing wrong replying to an offer, provided that you do not take any action before you are sure who you are dealing with!

Dear Sir

Please let me know how to check the genuiness of the buyer or the supplier if he is not a True pass memebr or even sometimes even he is truepass memeber.


Regards

Vishal Kanwar
Manager: Business Development
Nagode International Pvt. Ltd,

Sorry, the answer I provided you earlier was based on reading a different question, please disregard. Now to your question, whether the company is TrustPass member or not you should always use caution and spend sometime to research your potential partner, do not make quick decisions, create your own check list where you will identify unusual circumstance and most importantly use common sense.

hi there,

just wondering if there are any negatives to escrow as apyment form? it just doesnt seem to be popular -is that becuase it is successful at prevention of fraud or not?

Thankyou sir

It is becoming increasingly popular. Fraudsters create a web site that looks a legitimate escrow company web site and you make payment thorough that site and the rest is history. Be careful!!

Is there a Government sponsored inspection agency in China for the purpose of certifying goods that may be imported into India ?

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hello , i have many questions on this subject, but one to start is... on the payment representative deal, why is there need for this , and the other day a company that i agreed to begin providing service for, had a caller from the uk call with a 45000 dollar payment , i was worried it may be a laundering scheme and also there was little paperwork involved in the beginning so i was very leary and put the transaction on hold...

I think you made the right decision. Money laundering in most countries is a very serious crime.