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08-11-2007, 04:49 PM
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Am I being scammed?
I have an online business and ship product all over the world. I received an order from a company in Nigeria(IBISAM NIGERIA LIMITED) that totaled $1360 including shipping costs. The company sent me a company check that had City Bank New York indicated as the US corriespondant bank. I deposted the check approximately 35 days ago but have been reluctant to ship the produc t. To date the check has not been returned. At what point can I consider this to be a legitimate transaction. The customer PO is very detailed and appears legitimate. I have received several e-mails and phone calls inquiring as to when the goods would be shipped. Is there a statute of limitations on returned checks. My biggest fear is that they will get my product and promptly initiate a chargeback claiming the check was a forgery. Any advice would be appreciated.
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08-11-2007, 10:15 PM
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Did an "Advanced Search," which came up with no matches. The company could have changed its name recently and that would give it a clean record. A Thread - Received a Suspicious Check? - in "Is this fraud?" says to leave the cleared funds in your account for at least 30 days before withdrawing them. So far, you've done everything right. If you want to take it further, visit Fraudwatch International - Anti-Phishing Specialists. This site has a web page with information on how to contact the Nigerian police. Perhaps they can confirm whether Ibisam Nigeria Limited is a legitimate business.
__________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Update: 8/12/07 Now that scammerslammer has provided a URL address for Ibisam Nigeria Limited who can go to www.aa419.org to check out EC Plaza Premier B2B Marketplace - Manufacturer, Buyer, Supplier, Importer, Exporter, Manufacturers, Buyers, Suppliers, Importers & Exporters Directory. You have to become a member to gain access to Artists Against 419's list of fraudulent websites. It might be worth it in the end, though.
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