The fake website is another example of "recycled" commodities scam offering now for sale Corona virus protection equipment.
First the commodities scam:
Elvin B.V. is a real company registered in the Netherlands since 2006. The real company doesn't use a website. The fraudster stole their registration, name and location while creating and entire fake entity named
Elvin Trading B.V./
Elviin Trading B.V.
From the fake website:
We are Europe leading exporters, and integrated import
distribution company. We have the most extensive domestic as well as
International network covering over entire Indian states for our product
& services.
ELVIIN TRADING B.V is an international frozen food trading and Agricultural production company based in Germany,Poland And Thailand. Our Agro Food Products are produced on organic and toxic-free lands by the professionals who lay special emphasis on the quality. Safe to use, our Agro Food Products are free from any kind harmful chemical and toxic material. We are engaged in the business of wholesale Agro- Food Products and Scrap products, providing prolific deals to the esteemed clients.
We hold years of experience in the agriculture sector and have been providing innovative consultancy and designing services for agricultural and metal sector. Making use of superior quality saplings, seeds, vermiculture concepts, lawn machines and others, we have been able to provide these services in accordance with the needs of our clients.
How the "business" works:
Payment shall be and not only limited to a 50% T/T deposit against signed Proforma invoice/contract and balance against copies of shipping documents with BL. This percentage deposit may be increased or reduced depending on the product concerned and the quantity the buyer is purchasing from us.
Note: Payments from 1000 USD/EUR or below are done via MoneyGram or WesternUnion as our Account is set to a limited transfer of more than $1,000.
For local sales, our payments shall be a 40% deposit immediately we agree on the price and quantity and balance against delivery. seller schedules delivery 5 days after they confirmation of advance deposit. we accept Bank Deposit, Bank Transfer (EFT) so that the VAT can be deducted at the bank. ONLY get back to us if you accept our payment terms and conditions
Marketing procedure
1. Buyer sends a purchase order or Letter of Intent.
2. We send the contract for review and signature.
3. we send you the proforma invoice and we both sign.
4. Buyer pays the deposit via T/T and sends Proof of Payment to the seller. Seller proceeds with Packaging and loading of products.
5. Seller puts the products on board the available vessel and shares copies of B/L and other the shipping documents with the buyer.
6. Buyer confirms same and remits the balance payment via T/T
7. Seller sends the original shipping documents via DHL or any courier agency agreed by both parties.
This procedure is negotiable depending on the product involved. Shipment by Air will entail the payment of the balance on the copy of Airway bill.
ESCROW/ Money Guarantee
Being a registered company and being into import and export business for several years, we ensure that our trading activities are carried out with a lot of diligence, efficiency, Trustworthiness and the confidence that we have built towards our ever growing clientele. We have a good standing with our bankers and all money paid to us is safe as we will not want to jeopardize the cordial relationship with our bank that has financed most of our heavy projects.
In exceptional cases, we accept LC payment. In this case, we require a 30% T/T deposit to enable us to meet up with immediate expenses and at the same time reassure us of buyer legitimacy and commitment to the business, and balance can be paid by LC against copy of shipping documents.
In some particular cases, we can apply for an Advance payment Guarantee from our bank to cover any money that the buyer pays. This Guarantee is an attestation from our bank to safeguard your interest such that in case we deliver goods that are not up to the standard you expected, our bank will take full responsibility and refund you 100%. The Guarantee only becomes active when the Buyer has paid in money.
Company details and contacts:
VAT No: 816016161B01
Registration Number: 01114919
: Curieweg 00001 8013RA Zwolle Netherland
:Ul. Harcerska 1 B 44-335 Jastrzębie-Zdrój Poland
: Ginsterweg 14 42781 Haan Germany
(+31) 97 01021 0225
(+48) 22 208 71 92
sales@elvintradingbv.com
+3197010210225 - This telephone number is most likely a Netherlands number. Specific information on this number range is not available. This might mean that this particular telephone number does not exist.
+48222087192
Number billable as
geographic numberCountry or destination Poland
City or exchange location Warszawa
In other words, the company supposedly registered in the Netherlands don't even use a Netherlands phone number. The one used for their office in Poland is a geographic number - meaning it can be used anywhere in the world.
The "Europe leading exporters" with "years of experience in the agriculture sector" is less than 3 months old.
From the domain name registration:
Domain Name: ELVINTRADINGBV.COM
Updated Date: 2019-12-16
Creation Date: 2019-12-16 Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2020-12-16
Registrar: Wix.Com Ltd.
This is what the fake website looks like:
by firefly » Fri Mar 06, 2020 11:25 pm 
