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HALKY
#1 Posted : Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:27:00 PM
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hi to all,
i think i have been conned by a guy in japan who runs a motor vehicle export company there.
we agreed through his web site the type and model of the vehicle and i sent him through swift transfer 6000 us dollars.
he sent me the invoice but from that point 3 weeks have passed and he still keep promising that he will send me the bill of loading and other documents but invain.
can anyone advice what the best way i can use to avoid loosing my cash and how to go about it in recovering my cash.
regards and thanks in advance.

HALKY
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Chaka
#2 Posted : Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:38:00 PM
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@Halky,

I hope you have not been conned.Just a few questions:

1.Who introduced you to the company?

2.Do you know anyone who imported a vehicle from the guy?

3.Did he send you the JEVIC inspection report?

If unsure,its better to deal with exporters who accept deposit payments and then pay the balance when the vehicle has beep shipped.

Japanese vehicle exporters have an association and may have been a good idea to find out if they are members.

Where is Tokyo,our guy in Japan?May be he can help to do a due diligence?
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half_empty
#3 Posted : Tuesday, July 21, 2009 3:02:00 PM
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3wks ni kidogo...for me it took longer... they have to inspect then find a ship and only after do they send BOL... and also you only pay 50% down and bal after BOL... whch co. did u use? post their website hia so we can advise you more
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HALKY
#4 Posted : Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:35:00 PM
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@chaka,

He is in chiba but he just gave me a proforma which I sent the deposit.

His phone numbers are still on but he is using delaying tac tic not to send the documents.

is there a way to recover back my money?



@half-empty



he has not even sent me BOL? so what do you mean 3 weeks ni kidogo




HALKY
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ubuntu
#5 Posted : Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:09:00 PM
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it must be your first time,right?be patient..three weeks is not so much..when u send money they have to get the vehicle to JEVIC and book ship which may take upto one month..you only get the B/L once the vehicle is laden on the ship...it appears though this guy is now sourcing for the car..u may get delayed but 95% chance of not getting conned
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premio
#6 Posted : Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:02:00 PM
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Well i doubt you have been conned but on the other had you have provided very little information about the exporter. if he is a native japanese chances are that u r safe. You have given us very little info about how you got his contacts and such stuff. The japanese govt and the exporters association of Japan and the varoius towns auctions can help you track down whether he is a genuine exporter because they guard the intergrity of the export biz jealously and they will do everrthing to keep away fraudsters.unless you are talking of a 'beste' . Contact the auction association of that town he must a member and if things points to the red go to the Japanese embassy in upperhill next to British american centre and explain your case. If you salvage your cash the only deal with the big established companies that have exported thousands not just ahandfull of cars to kenya that is www.ibcjapan.co.jp www.paperatraders co.jp and www.janstrading.jp plus delights
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kodak
#7 Posted : Wednesday, July 22, 2009 5:09:00 AM
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@HALKY,

If you sent the money yourself and did not give it to some guys at river road,you have not been conned. Just confirm that the bank address is in Japan. If it is,wait.


MMijinjo
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raw_sushi
#8 Posted : Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:57:00 AM
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Furnish us with more information about the company...then we can advice and/or assist.

In contrast to other commodities,the value of information increases when it is shared
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McReggae
#9 Posted : Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:41:00 AM
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The this guy aint giving the details of the exporter,he might just have been conned guyz!!!!

The chief value of money lies in the fact that one lives in a world in which it is overestimated.
..."Wewe ni mtu mdogo sana....na mwenye amekuandika pia ni mtu mdogo sana!".
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Mr.Tea
#10 Posted : Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:42:00 AM
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Relax.If such cases had been rampant the whole car export business in Japan could have collapsed by now.

Patience Pays in Guaranteed Checks
Patience Pays In Guaranteed Checks.
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