[Scam] Transfer tax Ivory Coast
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HERE IS MY CASE: I HAVE A FINANCIAL NEED AND A PERSON FROM IVORY COAST HAS OFFERED TO HELP ME. YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THAT I LIVE IN CANADA, WHICH MEANS I HAVE NO PHYSICAL WAY TO VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE DOCUMENTS SENT TO ME ONLINE, AND I KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF FRAUDSTERS ON THE INTERNET WHO CAN EASILY TAMPER WITH A PAGE OF DOCUMENTS FROM UEMOA TO INSERT WHAT THEY WANT. I HAVE ALSO READ ON YOUR FORUM THAT THE TAX APPLIES TO TRANSFERS OF MORE THAN 10,000 EUROS. THE AMOUNT I REQUIRE IS 10,000 CANADIAN DOLLARS, WHICH IS ABOUT 7,200 EUROS, AND YET I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT SEEMS TO BE IN PROPER FORM FROM UEMOA ASKING ME TO PAY A TAX OF $755.00. I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT THIS DOES NOT PUT ME AT EASE. I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND I NEED A HELPING HAND TO SEE CLEARLY. I HAVE NOT YET PAID SAID TAX AND I AM WAITING FOR ONE OF YOU TO ASSURE ME. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE...CORDIALLY YVES RANCOURT.
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A person named "Mr. and Mrs. Dusset" contacted me to buy my vehicle worth 10,500 euros. They only see the vehicle through photos and want to buy it immediately. Anyway, I received documents from their bank BNI in Abidjan with a signed solvency certificate, etc., but as it was sent by email, I can't certify if these documents are fake.
The bank advisor contacted me twice.
The lady says she will come to pick up the vehicle once I have the money, but of course, I do not plan to pay their tax of 600 euros before I have the money in my account.
However, given that they have my bank code (they don't have the SWIFT), can they withdraw from my account or not?
The bank advisor contacted me twice.
The lady says she will come to pick up the vehicle once I have the money, but of course, I do not plan to pay their tax of 600 euros before I have the money in my account.
However, given that they have my bank code (they don't have the SWIFT), can they withdraw from my account or not?
Some of the messages you post are not precise enough. To effectively alert potential future victims, please copy the email exchanges to the forum (removing your personal information) or specify the following information:
- Site, date, and reference of the ad:
- Stolen identity: Specify the name, email, and all the information they provided about themselves
- Documents exchanged:
- Information about the proposed carrier: email, phone, name
- Announced country:
- Payment method suggested by the scammer:
- Model of the vehicle sold/bought:
- Did you pay and how much?
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- Site, date, and reference of the ad:
- Stolen identity: Specify the name, email, and all the information they provided about themselves
- Documents exchanged:
- Information about the proposed carrier: email, phone, name
- Announced country:
- Payment method suggested by the scammer:
- Model of the vehicle sold/bought:
- Did you pay and how much?
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Hello, in the same vein, I received a phone call last night from a man with an African accent, introducing himself from a security company or something like that, the name was incomprehensible because he spoke at great speed. He offered to send documents to an old address; I let him do it if it amuses him, then I asked a few questions: age, dependents, and he asked for a mysterious consumer reference number that appears on all payment methods. "You do pay your bills, ma'am?" he said, by card, check, or direct debit. I remained vague and asked what this consumer reference was; he told me it was on the account statements and told me to take my time to find it. I looked and this gentleman told me to give him my IBAN. I already had a suspicion, so I only gave him 2 digits to see his reaction, and he wanted the rest. I told him, "You want my account number; do you think I'm a c...?" and I hung up on him. What does he want to do with this number knowing that I have nothing for sale unlike the people on this forum? If you could enlighten me, thank you.
Scams continue to come from Ivory Coast! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for this information, I almost got scammed by a certain François CREPPIN who wanted to rent my house in Portugal.
Several things seemed strange to me:
1) a very French name, a French email (creppin.francois@yahoo.fr), but very poor French writing!!
2) he wanted to rent my house for 4 months, whereas it is a "high-end" house rented by the week
3) no address, but a phone number with prefix +225 - by searching online I found out it was a phone number in Ivory Coast
When I asked him to pay in advance, he immediately agreed, he sent me an email with a copy of the receipt from his bank "Bank of Africa Cote d'Ivoire"
Right after that, I received two emails from a so-called "COMMISSION FOR MONITORING TRANSFERS OF THE WEST AFRICAN MONETARY UNION" (Email = commission.controle79@gmaîl.com):
- the first stating that the transfer being over 100 Euros, it was blocked
- the 2nd email giving me instructions to go pay at WESTERN UNION the sum of 215.45 Euros to unblock the transfer
At that point, I started to find all of this very complicated and increasingly strange. So I searched for information online and came across a large number of similar cases.
Thank you again for this information.
mmt
Thank you for this information, I almost got scammed by a certain François CREPPIN who wanted to rent my house in Portugal.
Several things seemed strange to me:
1) a very French name, a French email (creppin.francois@yahoo.fr), but very poor French writing!!
2) he wanted to rent my house for 4 months, whereas it is a "high-end" house rented by the week
3) no address, but a phone number with prefix +225 - by searching online I found out it was a phone number in Ivory Coast
When I asked him to pay in advance, he immediately agreed, he sent me an email with a copy of the receipt from his bank "Bank of Africa Cote d'Ivoire"
Right after that, I received two emails from a so-called "COMMISSION FOR MONITORING TRANSFERS OF THE WEST AFRICAN MONETARY UNION" (Email = commission.controle79@gmaîl.com):
- the first stating that the transfer being over 100 Euros, it was blocked
- the 2nd email giving me instructions to go pay at WESTERN UNION the sum of 215.45 Euros to unblock the transfer
At that point, I started to find all of this very complicated and increasingly strange. So I searched for information online and came across a large number of similar cases.
Thank you again for this information.
mmt
Hello,
I confirm, we just fell victim to the same scam!
We are selling our boat, and a gentleman from Africa claims to be interested. Here is his first email:
"I am Amanie Serges, very interested in your ad, and for the interest I have in it, I would like you to tell me a bit more about its current condition. I currently live in (AFRICA) Ivory Coast and I plan to buy it for my son who resides in your country.
The payment method I choose is CASH MANDATE VIA WESTERN UNION so that we can conclude this sale as soon as possible, and if you accept, please let me know so that we can proceed.
Also, I would like to have your full address to pass it on to my son as soon as the transaction is completed so that he can come pick it up at your home.
Best regards and may God bless you!!!
Pastor Amanie Serges
Tel: +225 05 90 56 72"
Already Western Union, it smells like a scam from a mile away! Also, he doesn't want to visit it, and nor does his son, because it's a surprise.
Eventually, we agree on the price, he tries to make a transfer via cash mandate through Western Union, and tells us that it doesn't work. He then asks for our IBAN and SWIFT address: it's the most secure payment method that exists! We were reassured, thinking maybe it's not a scam... what a false hope!
Here's how it goes:
1) We jump for joy: we receive documents proving the transfer: a transfer order, a transfer certificate, and a telegram letter.
2) We need to come back down to reality right away - this is where the scam is!!! We receive the email below with a fake attachment "CONVOCATION UEMOA.pdf" in the guise of an official document, but there are plenty of mistakes! Furthermore, here is the email:
"Hello, MR DUPONT
I am Mr. JEAN-LUC DELMAS, Director of the COMMISSION OF CONTROL OF TRANSFERS OF THE WEST AFRICAN MONETARY UNION - ABIDJAN CONTROL SERVICE, the service of the Ministry of Economy and Finance responsible for regulating fund transfers from Ivory Coast and other West African countries.
I inform you hereby that we have acknowledged a fund transfer by BOA (BANK OF AFRICA) from Abidjan (Ivory Coast) to FRANCE, in favor of MR DUPONT.
Please find your summons below and contact me as soon as possible.
Best regards.
Mr. JEAN LUC DELMAS
00225 04 66 83 81"
What happens next?: Don't spend your units to contact him; anyway, he's so eager for his scam that he'll call you willingly! He will try to convince you to pay the so-called tax by all means, he will even tell you that he managed to negotiate it for you, it's half the price!
What we replied: It has been understood that no tax will be borne by the seller; therefore, we thank your organization for contacting the future buyer to regularize the situation and unblock the money transfer.
If the buyer does not want to pay this tax himself: the sale is void.
Since then: no news!
He thought he could take us for fools!
SO BEWARE! DON’T GET CAUGHT!
I confirm, we just fell victim to the same scam!
We are selling our boat, and a gentleman from Africa claims to be interested. Here is his first email:
"I am Amanie Serges, very interested in your ad, and for the interest I have in it, I would like you to tell me a bit more about its current condition. I currently live in (AFRICA) Ivory Coast and I plan to buy it for my son who resides in your country.
The payment method I choose is CASH MANDATE VIA WESTERN UNION so that we can conclude this sale as soon as possible, and if you accept, please let me know so that we can proceed.
Also, I would like to have your full address to pass it on to my son as soon as the transaction is completed so that he can come pick it up at your home.
Best regards and may God bless you!!!
Pastor Amanie Serges
Tel: +225 05 90 56 72"
Already Western Union, it smells like a scam from a mile away! Also, he doesn't want to visit it, and nor does his son, because it's a surprise.
Eventually, we agree on the price, he tries to make a transfer via cash mandate through Western Union, and tells us that it doesn't work. He then asks for our IBAN and SWIFT address: it's the most secure payment method that exists! We were reassured, thinking maybe it's not a scam... what a false hope!
Here's how it goes:
1) We jump for joy: we receive documents proving the transfer: a transfer order, a transfer certificate, and a telegram letter.
2) We need to come back down to reality right away - this is where the scam is!!! We receive the email below with a fake attachment "CONVOCATION UEMOA.pdf" in the guise of an official document, but there are plenty of mistakes! Furthermore, here is the email:
"Hello, MR DUPONT
I am Mr. JEAN-LUC DELMAS, Director of the COMMISSION OF CONTROL OF TRANSFERS OF THE WEST AFRICAN MONETARY UNION - ABIDJAN CONTROL SERVICE, the service of the Ministry of Economy and Finance responsible for regulating fund transfers from Ivory Coast and other West African countries.
I inform you hereby that we have acknowledged a fund transfer by BOA (BANK OF AFRICA) from Abidjan (Ivory Coast) to FRANCE, in favor of MR DUPONT.
Please find your summons below and contact me as soon as possible.
Best regards.
Mr. JEAN LUC DELMAS
00225 04 66 83 81"
What happens next?: Don't spend your units to contact him; anyway, he's so eager for his scam that he'll call you willingly! He will try to convince you to pay the so-called tax by all means, he will even tell you that he managed to negotiate it for you, it's half the price!
What we replied: It has been understood that no tax will be borne by the seller; therefore, we thank your organization for contacting the future buyer to regularize the situation and unblock the money transfer.
If the buyer does not want to pay this tax himself: the sale is void.
Since then: no news!
He thought he could take us for fools!
SO BEWARE! DON’T GET CAUGHT!
Hello,
I've had the same story with texts that were almost identical to what you received.
It concerned a quality Alto Saxophone for €2300 that he would pay by Western Union and that he would have the item picked up by his daughter and then finally by UPS.
Then, he sends me a message to say that the transfer is done but that the CCTCI is asking for €400 in taxes (200 for him and the same for me)!!!!
So, good lord, he sends me €2500 so that I can pay half of the tax, having already paid his share, and to testify, he attaches to his message a receipt from a certain Ernest Djabi from the CCTCI and a contact at Western Union to urgently get in touch with so that I can retrieve the amount; as by chance the transfer number leads to nothing and after discussing it with him by email, he tells me it's normal because the tax payment has not been made.
For your information, the guy left me a phone number and I indeed ended up contacting the person (???) and I didn't feel good about it already, then the document supposedly sent by WE for the transfer intrigued me and I called WE who advised me not to go further in the matter.
I thus incurred some phone charges but very far from the amount requested to settle the tax.
I looked it up online and there is no CCTCI or information regarding it on the net.
Very familiar with transfers via WE, I have never had a request for additional taxes on a money transfer.
The thing is starting to get old; we have to beware of the imagination of scammers who will find something new to trick people.
Pedro
I've had the same story with texts that were almost identical to what you received.
It concerned a quality Alto Saxophone for €2300 that he would pay by Western Union and that he would have the item picked up by his daughter and then finally by UPS.
Then, he sends me a message to say that the transfer is done but that the CCTCI is asking for €400 in taxes (200 for him and the same for me)!!!!
So, good lord, he sends me €2500 so that I can pay half of the tax, having already paid his share, and to testify, he attaches to his message a receipt from a certain Ernest Djabi from the CCTCI and a contact at Western Union to urgently get in touch with so that I can retrieve the amount; as by chance the transfer number leads to nothing and after discussing it with him by email, he tells me it's normal because the tax payment has not been made.
For your information, the guy left me a phone number and I indeed ended up contacting the person (???) and I didn't feel good about it already, then the document supposedly sent by WE for the transfer intrigued me and I called WE who advised me not to go further in the matter.
I thus incurred some phone charges but very far from the amount requested to settle the tax.
I looked it up online and there is no CCTCI or information regarding it on the net.
Very familiar with transfers via WE, I have never had a request for additional taxes on a money transfer.
The thing is starting to get old; we have to beware of the imagination of scammers who will find something new to trick people.
Pedro
Hello,
I don't know what to do anymore. Can you help me? I have the same kind of problem as those mentioned above. He says that it's the regulatory commission asking for this, he is requesting $2000.00 to carry out the transfer to buy my chalet. I called the regulatory commission and they confirmed that it is indeed true that a tax must be paid, and the buyer tells me that he will reimburse me the $2000.00.
Please advise me whether I should go ahead or not. He seems very honest and tells me that those who do this are using the Commission to commit fraud, but he says that this is not the case for him.
A quick response would be appreciated
Saramay
I don't know what to do anymore. Can you help me? I have the same kind of problem as those mentioned above. He says that it's the regulatory commission asking for this, he is requesting $2000.00 to carry out the transfer to buy my chalet. I called the regulatory commission and they confirmed that it is indeed true that a tax must be paid, and the buyer tells me that he will reimburse me the $2000.00.
Please advise me whether I should go ahead or not. He seems very honest and tells me that those who do this are using the Commission to commit fraud, but he says that this is not the case for him.
A quick response would be appreciated
Saramay
GET OFF THIS BOAT WHILE YOU STILL CAN... THIS PART OF THE COUNTRY IS ONE OF THE POOREST ON THE PLANET AND YET ACCORDING TO THE E-MAILS CIRCULATING, THEY ARE ALL RICH!!!!
THE UEMOA TAX DOES NOT EXIST AND NO MATTER WHERE THE MESSAGES COME FROM, IT'S THE SAME PERSON SENDING THEM, WITH DIFFERENT EMAIL ADDRESSES. THEY WON'T HESITATE TO SPEND A LITTLE ON LONG DISTANCE CALLS TO CONTACT YOU. SO I STRONGLY ADVISE YOU, AND I UNDERSTAND YOUR DISAPPOINTMENT BELIEVE ME, TO CUT OFF CONTACT WITH THIS INDIVIDUAL...
THE UEMOA TAX DOES NOT EXIST AND NO MATTER WHERE THE MESSAGES COME FROM, IT'S THE SAME PERSON SENDING THEM, WITH DIFFERENT EMAIL ADDRESSES. THEY WON'T HESITATE TO SPEND A LITTLE ON LONG DISTANCE CALLS TO CONTACT YOU. SO I STRONGLY ADVISE YOU, AND I UNDERSTAND YOUR DISAPPOINTMENT BELIEVE ME, TO CUT OFF CONTACT WITH THIS INDIVIDUAL...
Same type of misadventure. I want to sell a ULM. I was contacted by a certain Bernard MIQUEL, residing in Ivory Coast, who claims to be interested, wants to buy without seeing it, specifying that a courier will come to pick up the machine. He tells me that he will transfer the amount to my account, plus 580 euros, to pay for money transfer taxes. He asks me to take care of this payment through WESTERN UNION....... I am even contacted by phone, twice, by two different people, who push me to pay the 580 euros quickly, otherwise the transaction cannot take place. I receive four certificates by email (full of spelling mistakes) from a so-called central bank of West African countries !!!!!!!!!!, indicating that I must indeed pay this amount quickly for the transfer to be made.
Moreover, since I had listed this item on another site, the same Bernard MIQUEL was offering to buy the same item!!!!!! I emailed him asking if he didn't find it strange to buy the same item twice, I received no response. How odd!!!!!!! I also emailed the aforementioned bank, but of course got no reply.
ALL OF THIS IS NOTHING BUT A HUGE SCAM.............. DO NOT BE FOOLED. According to other bloggers, I am not the only one who has been contacted this way. BEWARE, and listen to those who say not to pay by Western Union (which is very convenient when you need to send money to your children or other loved ones.)
Moreover, since I had listed this item on another site, the same Bernard MIQUEL was offering to buy the same item!!!!!! I emailed him asking if he didn't find it strange to buy the same item twice, I received no response. How odd!!!!!!! I also emailed the aforementioned bank, but of course got no reply.
ALL OF THIS IS NOTHING BUT A HUGE SCAM.............. DO NOT BE FOOLED. According to other bloggers, I am not the only one who has been contacted this way. BEWARE, and listen to those who say not to pay by Western Union (which is very convenient when you need to send money to your children or other loved ones.)
Hello, I think I’m a victim of the same scam but for my car. The same Bernard Miquel sent me a text wanting to buy my car without seeing it, without discussing the price, and luckily I was wary. I went online to check for scams, and when I saw his name, I got scared. He also asks me for 580 euros in taxes. But since he's an honest man, he's sending me a check with 580 euros more so that I won’t be at a deficit, as he says. He’s a funny one, this guy. So, be careful everyone!
Thank you very much for your testimony. I almost got scammed by the same Bernard Miquel. I'm selling a 4x4, and he claims to be very interested in the vehicle without seeing it from over 20,000 km away (I'm in the Indian Ocean)!!! And that he will make the transfer right away.
What made me suspicious is that he didn't tell me how to proceed with the sale agreement and the handover of the car, etc.
I quickly searched online and came across your testimonies. Thank you again.
What made me suspicious is that he didn't tell me how to proceed with the sale agreement and the handover of the car, etc.
I quickly searched online and came across your testimonies. Thank you again.
Thank you to this site because today we would have lost a lot of money
thank you again
can we report this kind of scam to the police? I think I will do it today
she should call me today for the fund transfer, she wants to back out, the girl
thank you again
can we report this kind of scam to the police? I think I will do it today
she should call me today for the fund transfer, she wants to back out, the girl
Some scam mechanisms here: http://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/sujet 10049
Some contributions to this discussion lack precision: if you do not post a minimum of information, your contributions are useless to others and therefore do not hinder the activity of these small "businesses":/
So for better prevention, please provide a copy of the emails (taking care to remove your personal information) or, alternatively, specify as many details as possible:
- Are you a seller or a buyer?
- Ad: name of the site and ad references
- Brand, Type, registration number and price of the vehicle (or other item) for sale:
- Sales conditions: payment method, delivery method.
- Email addresses, phone number and name provided by the scammer during email exchanges.
- Documents provided by the scammer:
- Documents sent to the scammer:
- Did you send money?
- Countries mentioned by the scammer:
- Any other significant details?
Thank you for your cooperation :)
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Some contributions to this discussion lack precision: if you do not post a minimum of information, your contributions are useless to others and therefore do not hinder the activity of these small "businesses":/
So for better prevention, please provide a copy of the emails (taking care to remove your personal information) or, alternatively, specify as many details as possible:
- Are you a seller or a buyer?
- Ad: name of the site and ad references
- Brand, Type, registration number and price of the vehicle (or other item) for sale:
- Sales conditions: payment method, delivery method.
- Email addresses, phone number and name provided by the scammer during email exchanges.
- Documents provided by the scammer:
- Documents sent to the scammer:
- Did you send money?
- Countries mentioned by the scammer:
- Any other significant details?
Thank you for your cooperation :)
Ongoing CCM file: I am a moderator on this site and we are currently trying to compile a file. To contribute, you can send this same information using the private messaging (anonymity) to contact the Investigator.
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Hello.
When I read all the messages, there are people who really "treat us like fools"... Here is what we have in return from the development of IT techniques in Africa.
In France, banks jealously guard control over "transfers" or electronic payments. We are abroad, and foreigners, even Europeans, use transfers from their computers. This is why this flaw is exploited so naively.
OUR ADVICE:
1° Never advance fees on transfers.
2° All transfers have a "Transaction number" (Ask for it)
3° There is no such thing as a "security company" or other identities.
Only accept bank-to-bank IBAN transfers with a guarantee from the receiving bank, which is your bank.
When I read all the messages, there are people who really "treat us like fools"... Here is what we have in return from the development of IT techniques in Africa.
In France, banks jealously guard control over "transfers" or electronic payments. We are abroad, and foreigners, even Europeans, use transfers from their computers. This is why this flaw is exploited so naively.
OUR ADVICE:
1° Never advance fees on transfers.
2° All transfers have a "Transaction number" (Ask for it)
3° There is no such thing as a "security company" or other identities.
Only accept bank-to-bank IBAN transfers with a guarantee from the receiving bank, which is your bank.
Thank you for your website! After motorcycles, cars, and rentals, they are now venturing into buying houses....
Email 1:
I am very interested in your ad and for the interest I have in
it, I would like you to tell me a little more about its price and its current condition, if possible send me some photos.
I plan to buy it as soon as possible.
Mr. KONAN FRANCK
Email 2:
Hello,
I just saw the photos and I find your property very chic and well-suited for me, my wife, and my children. I showed the photos to my wife and we discussed it and we are completely in agreement regarding the purchase of the property.
P.S.: Please send me your bank details so I can make a deposit of 10% of the sale price of your property. Please send me your telephone numbers (landline and mobile).
Please find my CIVIL STATUS and forward it to your notary:
CIVIL STATUS OF THE BUYER:
Mr. KONAN FRANCK, Director of a SME, and Mrs. KOUASSI NATHALIE, Primary School Director, his wife.
Living together at: 11 BP 2234 ABIDJAN 11, COCODY RIVIERA 2 (IVORY COAST).
Born as follows: on 04/08/1957 (Mr. KONAN) in ABIDJAN and on 11/12/1960 (Mrs. KOUASSI) in BASSAM.
Mr. KONAN FRANCK
Mrs. KOUASSI NATHALIE,
Married under the community property regime at their union celebrated at the town hall of Cocody on 10/02/1987.
Since I do not have a notary, please put me in contact with your notary, so I can work with him, and he can give me the procedure to follow.
Please, contact me at 00225 47 43 06 69 as this is very urgent.
Mr. KONAN FRANCK
Email 1:
I am very interested in your ad and for the interest I have in
it, I would like you to tell me a little more about its price and its current condition, if possible send me some photos.
I plan to buy it as soon as possible.
Mr. KONAN FRANCK
Email 2:
Hello,
I just saw the photos and I find your property very chic and well-suited for me, my wife, and my children. I showed the photos to my wife and we discussed it and we are completely in agreement regarding the purchase of the property.
P.S.: Please send me your bank details so I can make a deposit of 10% of the sale price of your property. Please send me your telephone numbers (landline and mobile).
Please find my CIVIL STATUS and forward it to your notary:
CIVIL STATUS OF THE BUYER:
Mr. KONAN FRANCK, Director of a SME, and Mrs. KOUASSI NATHALIE, Primary School Director, his wife.
Living together at: 11 BP 2234 ABIDJAN 11, COCODY RIVIERA 2 (IVORY COAST).
Born as follows: on 04/08/1957 (Mr. KONAN) in ABIDJAN and on 11/12/1960 (Mrs. KOUASSI) in BASSAM.
Mr. KONAN FRANCK
Mrs. KOUASSI NATHALIE,
Married under the community property regime at their union celebrated at the town hall of Cocody on 10/02/1987.
Since I do not have a notary, please put me in contact with your notary, so I can work with him, and he can give me the procedure to follow.
Please, contact me at 00225 47 43 06 69 as this is very urgent.
Mr. KONAN FRANCK
just like you
rental of a cottage, 2 emails from different guys but for now, they are asking for a transfer of 350 euros via Western Union to be able to send me the funds for the rental.... I obviously sent the money right away with a Mars bar as a bonus and my underwear!!!
they think we're fools: I asked them to make a transfer of 200 euros via Western Union and as soon as I have the 200 euros, I will book the rental... I'm waiting but in my opinion, they won't call me back....
rental of a cottage, 2 emails from different guys but for now, they are asking for a transfer of 350 euros via Western Union to be able to send me the funds for the rental.... I obviously sent the money right away with a Mars bar as a bonus and my underwear!!!
they think we're fools: I asked them to make a transfer of 200 euros via Western Union and as soon as I have the 200 euros, I will book the rental... I'm waiting but in my opinion, they won't call me back....
Here is our story:
We are reselling a residential caravan, and this week, a man named Dominique Paulet (they sure pick some very French names) asked for more information and confirmation of the price.
We quickly came to an agreement, and he promised to make a transfer via the bank using my IBAN and SWIFT codes.
The next day, he sent me proof of payment; you can't imagine the joy that brings when you need it!!
He specified that he transferred an extra 1000 euros because the commission would require that amount from me and they would contact me. That seems honest and even very nice.
Funny, because the next day, his contact sends him an official document, but I don’t receive anything; it’s this man who gets back to me and sends me the document stating: the transfer is on hold until you each pay a tax of 480 euros!! The buyer tells me he has done it, and that I must make the payment before Friday. But here’s the thing, this man only made the payment on Tuesday, it takes 3 to 4 days for the transfer to go through, so maybe I’ll have the sum on Thursday or Friday, but it seems logical to me to not withdraw anything from my account until I have received the so-called extra 1000 euros.
Maybe I’ve stumbled upon an honest person, but if he were, he should have first made a transfer of 1000 euros so that when the commission requests that amount, I could easily withdraw it, and only then make the payment for the sold item!!
It smells bad, I tell you, all these people who take others for fools; honestly, there are families with children who might be barely getting by, and if they are selling an item, it’s for that reason, so stop this stupid story about transaction fees!!!
They waste our time and give us false hope; moreover, because of these people, we lose trust, and it’s the next honest person who will pay this time.
Furthermore, these so-called businessmen, with a lot of money to spend, what are they going to do with a deal that will cost them a fortune in transport?
We are reselling a residential caravan, and this week, a man named Dominique Paulet (they sure pick some very French names) asked for more information and confirmation of the price.
We quickly came to an agreement, and he promised to make a transfer via the bank using my IBAN and SWIFT codes.
The next day, he sent me proof of payment; you can't imagine the joy that brings when you need it!!
He specified that he transferred an extra 1000 euros because the commission would require that amount from me and they would contact me. That seems honest and even very nice.
Funny, because the next day, his contact sends him an official document, but I don’t receive anything; it’s this man who gets back to me and sends me the document stating: the transfer is on hold until you each pay a tax of 480 euros!! The buyer tells me he has done it, and that I must make the payment before Friday. But here’s the thing, this man only made the payment on Tuesday, it takes 3 to 4 days for the transfer to go through, so maybe I’ll have the sum on Thursday or Friday, but it seems logical to me to not withdraw anything from my account until I have received the so-called extra 1000 euros.
Maybe I’ve stumbled upon an honest person, but if he were, he should have first made a transfer of 1000 euros so that when the commission requests that amount, I could easily withdraw it, and only then make the payment for the sold item!!
It smells bad, I tell you, all these people who take others for fools; honestly, there are families with children who might be barely getting by, and if they are selling an item, it’s for that reason, so stop this stupid story about transaction fees!!!
They waste our time and give us false hope; moreover, because of these people, we lose trust, and it’s the next honest person who will pay this time.
Furthermore, these so-called businessmen, with a lot of money to spend, what are they going to do with a deal that will cost them a fortune in transport?
These people have a lot of imagination. They impersonate identities (the names and first names actually exist, and they managed, with the help of classified ads, to obtain their identity papers), but additionally, they commonly pose as lawyers, transporters, police officers, victims, bankers, notaries, customs officers... for more credibility, they create fake websites or reproduce the layout of "official" emails (banks, transporters, etc.).
SOME SCENARIOS OF SCAMS (Adaptable to all significant sales/purchases)
YOU ARE THE SELLER:
Scenario 1:
The buyer (scammer) pays for their purchase with a fake certified check from the bank, but for an amount higher than that of the transaction. They invite the seller to still deposit the check at the bank and then wait for the amount to be credited to the account before refunding the difference.
This scam plays on the fact that the bank credits the amount of the check before verifying its authenticity. However, 10 or 15 days later, when the banking services have detected that this check is fake, the amount is withdrawn from the account... but too late! The seller has already refunded the excess amount! In this case, they are doubly penalized because they will not receive the amount of their sale, and additionally, they are cheated out of the excess refund they have given in the meantime.
Scenario 2:
The buyer claims that they have just made a transfer, and you receive a fake email from a bank confirming this transfer.
Then, 2 "star" options:
- either the transfer is too large, and you are asked, as in scenario 1, to refund.
- or the bank (or another fake official organization like customs, the postal service...) asks you to send money to pay fees. (Recent article on Liberation.fr: http://www.liberation.fr/actualite/monde/310888.FR.php)
YOU ARE THE BUYER:
1) They spot a real ad and contact the seller (real) pretending to be a buyer.
2) They request copies of documents (registration certificate, photo, identity of the sellers... in short, anything that can help them in operation 3).
3) They place an identical ad, impersonating a real seller's identity. Generally, they choose a very attractive selling price for this item, of which they only have photos.
4a) They agree to sell to anyone who contacts them, generally asking for a Western Union payment -> They can simply withdraw that money. There is little verification to cash a Western Union money order (see warnings here)
4b) Merchandise blocked in customs (or some other accident): They assure you that you will only pay upon receipt of the item to gain your trust</gras>. You receive an email/call from a (fake) transporter, (fake) Customs service asking you to make a money order to release the merchandise.
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SOME SCENARIOS OF SCAMS (Adaptable to all significant sales/purchases)
YOU ARE THE SELLER:
Scenario 1:
The buyer (scammer) pays for their purchase with a fake certified check from the bank, but for an amount higher than that of the transaction. They invite the seller to still deposit the check at the bank and then wait for the amount to be credited to the account before refunding the difference.
This scam plays on the fact that the bank credits the amount of the check before verifying its authenticity. However, 10 or 15 days later, when the banking services have detected that this check is fake, the amount is withdrawn from the account... but too late! The seller has already refunded the excess amount! In this case, they are doubly penalized because they will not receive the amount of their sale, and additionally, they are cheated out of the excess refund they have given in the meantime.
Scenario 2:
The buyer claims that they have just made a transfer, and you receive a fake email from a bank confirming this transfer.
Then, 2 "star" options:
- either the transfer is too large, and you are asked, as in scenario 1, to refund.
- or the bank (or another fake official organization like customs, the postal service...) asks you to send money to pay fees. (Recent article on Liberation.fr: http://www.liberation.fr/actualite/monde/310888.FR.php)
YOU ARE THE BUYER:
1) They spot a real ad and contact the seller (real) pretending to be a buyer.
2) They request copies of documents (registration certificate, photo, identity of the sellers... in short, anything that can help them in operation 3).
3) They place an identical ad, impersonating a real seller's identity. Generally, they choose a very attractive selling price for this item, of which they only have photos.
4a) They agree to sell to anyone who contacts them, generally asking for a Western Union payment -> They can simply withdraw that money. There is little verification to cash a Western Union money order (see warnings here)
4b) Merchandise blocked in customs (or some other accident): They assure you that you will only pay upon receipt of the item to gain your trust</gras>. You receive an email/call from a (fake) transporter, (fake) Customs service asking you to make a money order to release the merchandise.
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Bourreaucat on duty
Especially do not transfer any money.
Yesterday I received 2 calls 1 hour apart regarding the rental of a vacation home that I have. Families from Côte d'Ivoire wanting to send their children for holidays in France for 3 to 4 months starting next week.
I communicated the rental price and payment terms. No problems, no questions, no haggling over the price, the transfer would be made within the hour!!!
I immediately sensed that something was off, especially since these people call you all day to confirm that the transfer has been made, they send you email proof of the money transfer and inform you that a tax agent will contact you for the payment of a tax and that he will reimburse me from the deposit I am asking for in addition.
At 7 PM yesterday, I received a call on my mobile from the tax office informing me that I had received the invoice of €750 in my email to be paid. When I got home, indeed the email was there, and I was to pay €750 by transfer via Western Union before the rental amount was transferred.
You should NEVER pay a tax upfront. Moreover, if there is a tax to be paid, it should be paid to the French tax authorities.
This is a huge SCAM, and everyone contacted by these so-called Ivorians should file a complaint.
Yesterday I received 2 calls 1 hour apart regarding the rental of a vacation home that I have. Families from Côte d'Ivoire wanting to send their children for holidays in France for 3 to 4 months starting next week.
I communicated the rental price and payment terms. No problems, no questions, no haggling over the price, the transfer would be made within the hour!!!
I immediately sensed that something was off, especially since these people call you all day to confirm that the transfer has been made, they send you email proof of the money transfer and inform you that a tax agent will contact you for the payment of a tax and that he will reimburse me from the deposit I am asking for in addition.
At 7 PM yesterday, I received a call on my mobile from the tax office informing me that I had received the invoice of €750 in my email to be paid. When I got home, indeed the email was there, and I was to pay €750 by transfer via Western Union before the rental amount was transferred.
You should NEVER pay a tax upfront. Moreover, if there is a tax to be paid, it should be paid to the French tax authorities.
This is a huge SCAM, and everyone contacted by these so-called Ivorians should file a complaint.
I also just received two rental requests for a house I own in Turkey. Same scenario as the previous message (Dublin). I also found it very strange. Then I found your website, and there was no more doubt. I provided my IBAN for the transfer. I just canceled my rental offer and asked that no transfer be made. If it has already been made, I will refuse it. I hope that will be enough! Thank you for all your information.
Hello,
to reassure you, he already had my bank details, but even having already made the transfer, as long as we don't pay anything on our side, nothing can happen to us.
The thing with this person is that he got offended when I told him it smelled like a scam; he supposedly was a respectable businessman doing this kind of transaction for the first time, what nerve!! He tried to get back in touch with me even after the so-called transfer tax limit, but since then no news, calm has returned, and I've realized that these people have no shame!!
In any case, these forums are great, to all those who tend to be very nice and too honest!
to reassure you, he already had my bank details, but even having already made the transfer, as long as we don't pay anything on our side, nothing can happen to us.
The thing with this person is that he got offended when I told him it smelled like a scam; he supposedly was a respectable businessman doing this kind of transaction for the first time, what nerve!! He tried to get back in touch with me even after the so-called transfer tax limit, but since then no news, calm has returned, and I've realized that these people have no shame!!
In any case, these forums are great, to all those who tend to be very nice and too honest!
Hello, I'm selling my minivan, so I posted ads online and I've had contacts via email with 4 gentlemen who are very interested in my FR-V: Mr. Guillaume Deschamps, Mr. Pierre Durand, Mr. (I've forgotten his name), and Mr. Frank Lefisc. I was planning to do business with Mr. Frank Lefisc; I made it clear from the start that I wanted a bank check, which he agreed to. However, at the last minute, he mentioned he would pay a tax of €1200 on his side, and that I would receive €615, which he would add to the amount of the FR-V. The next day, I received an email containing a document (definitely a fake document) from the inspection service immediately demanding the €615 to be paid by 6 PM. I firmly refused to do that, and I told him when he called, and since then, I've had no news from him. I just left him a message saying that I didn't want to do business with him but with a Frenchman.
I'm right in the middle of it, I have this girl whose father was murdered and she thinks I haven't noticed her game. She's asking me for fees to unlock funds that are in a secure center. I'm playing along with her, I just asked her for her passport, she even sent me her deceased father's will, who was killed by his associates, poor thing...
It's laughable, they really take us for fools, we have to play with them and lead them on, making them believe that we're going along with their schemes.
It's laughable, they really take us for fools, we have to play with them and lead them on, making them believe that we're going along with their schemes.
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I have all the documents and the guy is insisting. They are incredible!
Otherwise, is a complaint filed? Who should I send the documents to?