shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za worldgtcom@gmail.com

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Feedback from a victim in a non-delivery scam. The victim was defrauded by a fake supplier pretending to be World Global Trade Commodity - wgtc.co.za and a fake delivery company pretending to be Global Cargo Logistics - globalcargologistics.co.za. Both entities are fake and use fraudulent websites reported in viewtopic.php?f=17&t=78515.

Fake document used in fraud:



Text from the fake document:

WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY
Address: 24 Main St, Prieska, 8940, Republic of South Africa
Phone Number (Landline): +27218320835
Fax Number: +27866081366
Incom Tax Number 9594194186
Reg Number: 2017/432210/07
Tracking Number: 985378156
E-mails: worldgtcom@gmail.com / info@wgtc.co.za
DATE OF ISSUE 12/08/2019 Page 1of1
COMMERCIAL INVOICE

Buyer:
Address:
Tel:
Contact Person:
INVOICE NO: WGTC/OTGE/UR/30/19
DATE: 12th August, 2019
Stock NO: FACI740
Description: Description of Goods: Used Rail Scrap R50 and R65, Origin : South Africa, Grade : Grade AAA, Packing : Bulk, Total Metric Tons : 30 Metric Tons, Net Weight/40' fcl : 30,000 kgs
Quantity: 30 MT
Price Per MT US$ CIF: US $150.00
Total Price/US$ Per Quantity: $ 4,500.00 USD
TOTAL $US: 4,500.00 USD
Amount Pre-paid: $US 1,350.00 USD
Amount to be paid against issue of Bill Lading Copy: $US 3,150.00 USD
GRAND TOTAL: $US 4,500.00 USD
Total: USD(S)
Incoterms: CIF
Loading Port: Durban Port. ZA
Delivery Port:
Amount to be paid against issue of Bill of Lading Copy stands at: $ 3.150.00 USD
PAYMENT TERMS: 30% (S 1.350.00 USD) Advance Payment Deposit against Proforma Invoice and the Balance 70% ($ 3.150.00 USD) Against Bill of Lading and other Documents.
12/08/2019
Mr. KAREL VAN H. KIRSTEN
Sales/Exports Department
'WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY "- Copyright all rights reserved 2019.

Text from fake document.

GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS CO
13 Bond St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Phone: +27 67 953 6970 / +27 61 240 1749
Email: shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za / Web Page: http:/ /www.globalcargologistics.co.za
Your Partner In Global Logistics.
GUARANTEE LETTER FOR PAYMENTS
ACCORDING TO BL NO: GCL619750633
Place Durban, South Africa
Date 20th August, 2019
ATTENTION TO:

I MR. GREG GUSTIN, and the Director / Import and Export of GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS COMPANY is confirming that the payments of the Refundable container deposit Fee of $ 3,000.00 USD for 1X40ft Container Loaded with 30 Metric Tons of Used Rail Scrap R50 and R65, with full corporate responsibility and under penalty of perjury my responsibility to maintain the status of the sum for the shipment of 1X40ft Container Loaded with 30 Metric Tons of Used Rail Scrap R50 and R65 from Durban Port, South Africa to .
We GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS COMPANY confirms and guarantee that the sum will be safe and upon confirmation of our empty containers back to us in good condition and shape as before, the Full Payments of $ 3,000.00 USD will be refunded back to Consignee at time of receiving containers back from consignee after offloading.

This Letter has been signed, certified and approved by:
Approved by: GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS CO
Mr. Greg Gustin
Director / Import & Export
Global Cargo Logistics Company

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Text from the document:

GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS CO
13 Bond St, Durban Central, Durban, 40111, South Africa
Phone: +27 67 958 6970 / +27 61 240 1749
Email:shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za / WebPage: www. globalcargologistics.co.za
Your Partner In Global Logistics.
Date: 20 — AUGUST - 2019
Invoice No: INV00385
ATTENTION TO:





SHIPPING INVOICE FOR REFUNDABLE CONTAINER
DEPOSIT AND CONSIGNEE BROKERAGE FEE

CODE, ITEM, QUANTITY, UNIT PRICE, TOTAL PRICE
CONT, REFUNDABLE CONTAINER DEPOSIT 1X40’ FCL $3,000.00 USD $3,800.00 USD
CONS CONSIGNEE BROKERAGE FEE 1 $200.00 USD $200.00 USD
DES DESTINATION CHARGES 1 $185.00 USD $185.00 USD
Total: $3,385.00 USD

The above amount should be payable to our office on or before Friday 23rd August, 2019 in order for us to proceed with inspection and shipment of the goods immediately. Failure to confirm the payments at our office, then your consignment will not be processed and shipped from transit port.
Payment should be done Via Bank To Bank Transfer using details as follows.

DETAILS FOR PAYMENT.
SERVICE>>>>>BANK TO BANK TRANSFER
- BANK NAME:>» FNB (FIRST NATIONAL BANK SOUTH AFRICA)
- ACCOUNT NAME:» GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS CO
- ACCOUNT NUMBER,» 6281 959 XXXX
- BRANCH CODE>>>>>» 250 655
- SWIFT CODE>>>>>»» FIRNZAJJ
- BANK ADDRESS :»INDUSTRIAL WEST, SOUTH AFRICA
AMOUNT TO BE PAID = $US 3,385.00

Mr. Greg Gustin
Director / Import & Export
Global Cargo Logistics Company

GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS COMPANY
13 Bond St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Phone: +27 67 958 6970 / +27 61 240 1749
Web Page: ww w.globalcargologistics.co.za

Phones:
+27679586970
South Africa Mobile

+27612401749
Number billable as mobile number
Country or destination South Africa
City or exchange location
Original network provider* CELL C

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Details provided by another victim targeted in the same fraud, following the complaint posted in viewtopic.php?f=17&t=78515.

The victim was defrauded by a fake supplier pretending to be World Global Trade Commodity - wgtc.co.za and a fake delivery company pretending to be Global Cargo Logistics - globalcargologistics.co.za.


The fake supplier World Global Trade Commodity is active on Ali Baba, advertising their products. The victim found the ad and contacted the supplier, asking for details about some of their products.

Emails received - showing how the fraud progressed:

On Wednesday, 26 June 2019, KAREL KIRSTEN <worldgtcom@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello Sir,
We thank you for you good inquiry about A4 copy / printing papers.
Our company, with full corporate and legal responsibility, under Penalty of perjury confirm that we are ready, willing and able to sell/Export the following product.
Product Name: A 4 Copy and Printing Papers Origin: South Africa Brands: Double A, Rotatrim, Paper One and Typek.
PRICE: $US 0.45 per Ream_ CIF port of xxx.
Substance: 80 gsm.
PACKING / CONTAINER LOADING:500 sheets per ream5 reams per cartons1600 cartons per 20 ft. container3200 cartons per 40 ft. container
8000 Reams per 20' FCL (80 gsm)16000 Reams per 40'FCL (80 gsm)
Specifications:Sheet Size:210mm x 297mm, International .Quality: Imported 100% Virgin Wood PulpWhiteness = 102-104%,Natural WhiteCapability: High Speed Copying 100ppm,
Laser capable, Inkjet Capable, Fax Capable.Thickness: 103-110 umSurface roughness TS ml/min: 75-175Surface roughness BS ml/min: 100-200Bending stiffness MD: >110 MnBending stiffness CD: >50 MnCIE whiteness: 167Cobb Test: 27-33 g/m2 27-33Key Performance:-
No jam in photocopy machineNo double feedStay flat after copyingLeave no dust in the copy-machineNice appearance-white and cleanNice touch-smooth and bulkyNo see through-print both sidesBeen developed for : Photocopy MacNot recycled paper
Payment Method: Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)30% advance payment against proforma invoice confirming order and 70% to be paid against B/L and Documents.
We look forward to read from you soon and hoping to establish a friendly and long term business relationship with your company.
Best Regards,
Mr. Karel Kirsten,Sales/Exports Department,
WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY/RANDWISE STOCK SUPPLIERS (PTY) LTD
Address: 24 Main St, Prieska, 8940.
South Africa.
PHONE NUMBER (Landline): + 27 21 832 0835
FAX NUMBER: +27 86 608 1366
WHAT'S APP NUMBER: +27 63 497 0699
E-MAILS: worldgtcom@gmail.com / info@wgtc.co.za
WEBSITE: www. wgtc.co.za

+27634970699
Number billable as mobile number
Country or destination South Africa
Original network provider* MTN

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On Thursday, 27 June 2019, KAREL KIRSTEN <worldgtcom@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Sir,thanks for your reply.We cannot work without advance payment.We need at least 30% advance payment to help us pay for the loading, inspection and shipment of goods.The 30% advance payment it's not even going to be enough to cover those pre-shipment charges, but it will at least encourage us to proceed with everything and ship out the goods.
We can work on the following terms of payment: 30% advance payment against proforma invoice, and 50% against B/L and Documents, and 20% to be paid after delivery of goods.Please confirm and we can proceed further.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,

Mr. Karel Kirsten,Sales/Exports Department,
WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY/RANDWISE STOCK SUPPLIERS (PTY) LTD
Address: 24 Main St, Prieska, 8940.
South Africa.
PHONE NUMBER (Landline): + 27 21 832 0835
FAX NUMBER: +27 86 608 1366
WHAT'S APP NUMBER: +27 63 497 0699

From: KAREL KIRSTEN <worldgtcom@gmail.com>
To: xxx
Sent: Thursday, 27 June 2019
Subject: Re: [Alibaba Inquiry Notification] xxx has sent you an inquiry

Dear Sir,thanks for your email.We understood what you have said in your previous email about the system in Morocco. We will find a way to work through this.We are really interested to working with you and for a very long term.So we have accepted Payment terms: T.T (Bank Wire Transfer); 30% advance payment against proforma invoice and 70% to be paid within 7 days maximum after delivery of goods at buyer's port in Morocco.Please confirm and we can move forward.
We can also supply you A 4 Copy Papers, Oat Flakes, etc.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,

Mr. Karel Kirsten,Sales/Exports Department,
WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY/RANDWISE STOCK SUPPLIERS (PTY) LTD
Address: 24 Main St, Prieska, 8940.
South Africa.
PHONE NUMBER (Landline): + 27 21 832 0835
FAX NUMBER: +27 86 608 1366
WHAT'S APP NUMBER: +27 63 497 0699

[firefly]

From: KAREL KIRSTEN <worldgtcom@gmail.com>
To: xxx
Sent: Tuesday, 9 July 2019
Subject: NEW REVISED PROFORMA INVOICE

Dear Sir,Please find attached the new revised proforma invoice for 15600 reams.You can now proceed with your down payment against proforma invoice send us the proof of payment so that we can carry on the processing,certifications, loading and shipment.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards.
Mr. Karel Kirsten,Sales/Exports Department,
WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY
Address: 24 Main St, Prieska, 8940.
South Africa.PHONE NUMBER (Landline): + 27 21 832 0835
FAX NUMBER: +27 86 608 1366
WHAT'S APP NUMBER: +27 63 497 0699
Website: www. wgtc.co.za

Fake document used in fraud:



Bank account used in fraud:

BANK NAME: FNB (FIRST NATIONAL BANK, South Africa)
ACCOUNT NAME: WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6281505xxxx
BRANCH CODE: 250 655
SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJ
ADDRESS: FNB Head Office, Simmonds Street, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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On July 22, 2019, KAREL KIRSTEN <worldgtcom@gmail.com> wrote :

Dear xxx,
thanks for your email.
Once the goods are shipped, we will send you the shipping documents
copies for your confirmation before sending the originals.
Everything is going well and we will keep you posted.

We have received your right company name ( *xxx)* and we will update in our system and files.

You can proceed with the 30% advance payment for the second order as soon
as you get your import permit.

We look forward to to a good and long term business relationship with
your company.

Thanks and Best Regards,

*Mr. Karel Kirsten,*
*Sales/Exports Department,*
*WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY *
*Address: 24 Main St, Prieska, 8940.*
*South Africa.*
*PHONE NUMBER (Landline): + 27 **21 832 0835*
*FAX NUMBER: +27 86 608 1366*
*WHAT'S APP NUMBER: +27 63 497 0699*
*Website: www. wgtc.co.za <http: // www. wgtc.co.za>*

On July 22, 2019, KAREL KIRSTEN <worldgtcom@gmail.com> wrote :

Hello xxx,
thanks for your email.
We confirm that we have received your 30% advance payment and we are
processing your order.
The goods will be shipped this week and we will send you the shipping
documents and shipment tracking details.

Thanks and best regards,

*Mr. Karel Kirsten,*
*Sales/Exports Department,*
*WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY *
*Address: 24 Main St, Prieska, 8940.*
*South Africa.*
*PHONE NUMBER (Landline): + 27 **21 832 0835*
*FAX NUMBER: +27 86 608 1366*
*WHAT'S APP NUMBER: +27 63 497 0699*
*Website: www. wgtc.co.za <http: // www. wgtc.co.za>*

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The fake delivery company. Emails received:

On July 24, 2019, <shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za> wrote :

(Cargo handling is not our problem; our aim is to get cargo in safe
condition to owner)

ATTENTION TO: xxx.

Dear Client No : xxx,

Accept warm greetings from all the staffs of
Global Cargo Logistics Company. We have confirmed the details for
your shipment as below ;

We here have a contract to ship to you
1X40' Container Loaded with 15600 Reams of Double A A4 Copy Papers
80GSM provided by the following:

1. THIS SHIPMENT IS BETWEEN

EXPORTER:
WORLD GLOBAL TRADE COMMODITY
Address: Johannesburg Office Branch, 1685,
2014, Republic of South Africa.
Phone Number: + 27 21 832 0835

CONSIGNEE
xxx

We have the following consignee address above which is said to be
your address (Please confirm)

2. COMMODITY DESCRIPTIONS AND QUANTITY:
- 1X40' Container Loaded with 15600 Reams of Double A A4 Copy Papers
80GSM

3. SHIPMENT AND PORT:
- Shipment: - 1X40' Container Loaded with 15600 Reams of Double A A4
Copy Papers 80GSM
- Tran shipment: Allowed.
- Port of Shipment: Durban Port, South Africa.
- Next Stop Point: Port of Mundra, India
- Final Destination: xxx, Morocco

4. THE DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SHIPPING COMPANY:
- The following documents should be provided in an original form:

+ Bill of Lading: 03 Original and 03 Copy
+ Commercial Invoice: 03 Original
+ Packing List: 03 Original
+ Certificate of Weight and Quality: 01 Original and 01 Copy
+ Certificate of Origin: 01 Original and 01 Copy
Certificate of Origin: To be issued by South African Authority..

The originals of these documents should be sent by the
Shipping company to the consignee

NOTE:
WE WILL LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED AND
CHECKED YOUR GOODS AT OUR PREMISES AND THE CONTAINER HAS BEEN LOADED
AND CONFIRMED FOR DELIVERY WITH VESSEL WHICH WILL LEAVE DURBAN PORT
ON THURSDAY JULY 25, 2019 AT 23:15 PM..

ONCE MORE WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING
OUR SHIPPING LINE AND WE PROMISE YOU SAFETY AND GUARANTEE THE BEST.

GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS COMPANY

Mrs. Lee Ann Anabel
Phone: +27 67 958 6970 / +27 61 240 1749
TeleFax: +27 41 516 0126
Email: Shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za
Web Page: www. globalcargologistics.co.za [1
<http: // www. globalcargologistics.co.za>]

+27415160126
Number billable as geographic number
Country or destination South Africa
City or exchange location Port Elizabeth

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From : <shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za>
Date: July 25, 2019
Subject: Re: ATTENTION TO: xxx.
To: xxx
Cc: <worldgtcom@gmail.com>

Cargo handling is not our problem; our aim is to get cargo in safe
condition to owner)

*ATTENTION TO: xxx.*
Dear Client No : xx,

Good Day and hope you are doing fine.

We will like to inform you that your goods are now on
delivery from Durban Port, South Africa and the goods will transit in Port
of Mundra, India.

You can track the status of your shipment using the details below ;

*NOTE:*
YOU ARE CAPABLE OF TRACKING YOUR CONTAINERS ON OUR WEBSITE The tracking
information are as follows:

Bill of Lading Number # : *xxx*
to track go to *www.globalcargologistics.co.za
<http: // www. globalcargologistics.co.za>* and click on Track and Trace, Then
Select Bill of Lading.

*WE WILL NOTIFY YOU ONCE THE GOODS ARRIVE THE FIRST TRANSIT PORT..*

*ONCE MORE WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING OUR
SHIPPING LINE AND WE PROMISE YOU SAFETY AND GUARANTEE THE BEST.*

*GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS COMPANY*

Mrs. Lee Ann Anabel
Phone: +27 67 958 6970 / +27 61 240 1749
TeleFax: +27 41 516 0126
Email: Shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za
Web Page: www. globalcargologistics.co.za

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On August 7, 2019 <shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za> wrote :

(Cargo handling is not our problem; our aim is to get cargo in safe
condition to owner)

ATTENTION TO: xxx.

Dear Client No : xxx,

We are writing to notify you that your goods will transit in Port of
Mundra, India in the 7 days and the delivery will proceed to Port of
Agadir, Morocco after confirmation of the below payments ;

We require that you make the requested payments for the container
caution fee for your shipment.

We require that you proceed with the payments of the
Refundable Container Deposit payment of $ 3,000.00 USD for 1 X 40'
Container, $ 385.00 USD for Destination Charges and $ 300.00 USD for
Consignee Brokerage Fee to enable us process your original documents
and courier them to you, making a grand total of $ 3,685.00 USD

Once we confirm the above payments, we are going to
process your documents and send to you immediately ;

+ Master Bill of Lading
+ Commercial Invoice
+ Packing List
+ Phytosanitary Certificate
+ Certificate of Weight and Quality
+ Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Origin: To be issued by South African Authority.

Please note that we need to confirm the payments
before the goods can proceed delivery from the transit port..

NOTE:
YOU ARE CAPABLE OF TRACKING YOUR CONTAINERS ON OUR WEBSITE The
tracking information are as follows:

Bill of Lading Number # : xxx
to track go to WWW. GLOBALCARGOLOGISTICS.CO.ZA [1
<http: // www. globalcargologistics.co.za>] and click on Track
and Trace, Then Select Bill of Lading.

TAKE NOTE: If you do not make payments on or before Monday
12/08/2019, and the container is left in Port of Mundra, India, You
will start paying daily charges, local port charges and penalties.

ONCE MORE WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING
OUR SHIPPING LINE AND WE PROMISE YOU SAFETY AND GUARANTEE THE BEST.

GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS COMPANY

Mrs. Lee Ann Anabel
Phone: +27 67 958 6970 / +27 61 240 1749
TeleFax: +27 41 516 0126
Email: Shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za
Web Page: www. globalcargologistics.co.za [1
<http: // www. globalcargologistics.co.za>]

[firefly]

From : <shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za>
Date: August 8, 2019
To: xxx
Cc: KAREL KIRSTEN <worldgtcom@gmail.com>

Cargo handling is not our problem; our aim is to get cargo in safe
condition to owner)

*ATTENTION TO:xxx.*

Dear Client No : xx,

Good day and hope you are doing fine.

We will like to inform you that we can not proceed with the delivery of the
goods from transit without the confirmation of the Container Caution
deposit Fee, Destination Charges and Consignee Brokerage Fee.

The refundable container deposit fee is for the container used in shipping
your goods, the payment is requested as a caution for the container and
once the container is delivered and you have offloaded your goods from the
container and return the container back to us, We will refund you the
payments of the container deposit fee.

We need you to make payments as follows Refundable Container Caution
Deposit payment of $ 3000.00 USD for 1X40' Container,
$ 385.00 USD for Destination Charges and $ 300.00 USD for Consignee
Brokerage Fee to enable us process your original documents and courier them
to you, making a grand total of *$ 3,685.00 USD*

We require that you make the above mentioned payments before the goods
arrive transit in the next 6 days.

We want you to understand that we have a contract with your supplier and we
are working as per our contract terms with your supplier.

Please be in contact with your supplier..

Waiting your urgent feedback with payment confirmation.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

*ONCE MORE WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING OUR
SHIPPING LINE AND WE PROMISE YOU SAFETY AND GUARANTEE THE BEST.*

*GLOBAL CARGO LOGISTICS COMPANY*

Mrs. Lee Ann Anabel
Phone: +27 67 958 6970 / +27 61 240 1749
TeleFax: +27 41 516 0126
Email: Shipping@globalcargologistics.co.za
Web Page: www. globalcargologistics.co.za