Interaction reported by an almost victim:
I come across this company on Alibaba Uk , while I was searching for bathrooms towels & bath robe suppliers , email received from the company with all company details & VAT reg number, after few telephone conversations got a quotation for my order requirements, I have requested meeting them at their trading office LN1 1XG , to check the goods & meet them in person. They declined , insisted I have to pay 30% of the order value prior to any meeting in order to secure my order but they stated on follow email that their terms & conditions. Check the company web site all showing company active are due to to submit their financial report but one thing didn’t Sync is the guy’s action ,( no prejudice here ) sound Nigerian, once I confronted him that’s is scammer , he was rude & unpleasant. The checks done based on the company location will lead to a real company named Braethorn Limited, legally registered in the UK since 1997. The real company doesn't use a website, not to mention they have no trading activities.
From the fake website:
Welcome to the website of BRAETHORN LIMITED a privately owned business, with mission to bring high quality pulses for consumers in partnership with world's most successful and sophisticated retailers, wholesalers, importers, packagers, canners, brokers & growers. With our small years of operation, BRAETHORN LIMITED is still highly respected for outstanding performance and operation process from due diligence through management services and return on investment for our retailers and wholesalers. We are in the business of Agro Food commodities such as Nuts & Seeds, Grains, Spices, Oil & Sugar, Lentils & Pulses, Rice, Poultry, Meat & Fishes. Including but not limited to other categories like Dairy, Confectionary, Juices & Drinks.
Address:
15 Newland, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1XG, UK
Tel: +44 191 308 2273
+44 753 718 3270
Email:
info@braethorn.com
+441913082273
Number billable as
geographic numberCountry or destination United Kingdom
Original network provider* Wavecrest (UK) Ltd
+447537183270
Number billable as mobile number
Country or destination United Kingdom
Original network provider* Stour Marine Limited
Entry in the aa419 Database of fraudulent websites:
https://db.aa419.org/fakebanksview.php?key=141773From the domain name registration:
Domain name: braethorn.com
Updated Date: 2019-04-04
Creation Date: 2019-04-04 Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2020-04-04
Registrar: NAMECHEAP INC
Reseller: NAMECHEAP INC
Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: WhoisGuard Protected
Registrant Organization: WhoisGuard, Inc.
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