FERDINAND SINAGA
Complaint 124292 Details

My name is Donnell Lewis with Main Source Technology based in Dacula, GA. On May 26, 2012 I was looking to purchase iPhone 4s 16GB phones (wholesale) on the internet. I looked on the Chinese Company Registry website and found a company website HKTDC.com. They had a supplier who was selling iPhones at the low price. I signed up with the website and sent info the supplier listed below. This is an actual copy of the ad listed on the website:

Ramayana Selular CV - Indonesia

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Ramayana Selular is established in 2007. Our company is specialized in telecomunication products like phones, smart phones, and tablet. We are wholesaler and provide best price to our customer. All our products are genuine and has warranty. Our products are guaranteed to be delivered free of damage or manufacturer's defects, or the product will be replaced hassle-free


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New Sony Xperia S LT26i

Brand New Samsung Galaxy Note Galaxy GT-...

Brand New iPhone 4S Factory Unlocked

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Company Profile
Year of Establishment:
2007
Number of Staff:
16-25
Nature of Business:
Wholesaler
Industry:
Telecommunications
Product/Service Range:
phones, smart phones, tablet pc
Major Export Market:
• Australasia
• Central & South America
• Eastern Europe
• Hong Kong
• Japan
• Korea
• Middle East
• North America
• Other Asian Countries
• Worldwide

Contact Information
Company: Ramayana Selular CV
Contact Person: Mr. Samuel Thomson
Position: Sales Manager
Office Address: Jl. Pancasila No. 65, Denai, Medan Denai, Medan

Country/Region: North Sumatera, Indonesia

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These are the actual corresponding emails which lead to fraud:


On Saturday, May 26, 2012, HKTDC - Online Marketplace <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> > New Buyer Enquiry from hktdc.com - Reply Now!
>>>> > ?????????????
>>>> >
>>>> > Dear Mr. Samuel Thomson,
>>>> >
>>>> > This buyer found your advertisement(s) on hktdc.com and is waiting for your reply. Act fast to seize the opportunity


From: Samuel Thomson
>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 3:38 AM
>>>> To: [email protected]
>>>> Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)
>>>>
>>>> Dear Mr Lewis
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for your inquiry.
>>>> Sorry for late response.
>>>> New iPhone 4S 16GB Factory Unlock
>>>> Best price pee unit include shipping cost USD 229.
>>>> Delivery time will take estimate 5-6 working days via air freight.
>>>>
>>>> Please let me know how i can be for further assistance.
>>>>
>>>> Regards.
>>>> Samuel Thomson


On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 2:56 AM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dear Samuel,
>>>>
>>>> I would be interested in buying 3 sample phones. After inspection, we would to place orders from 200-500 units weekly. Please send me payment instructions and any other requirements needed.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>>
>>>> Donnell Lewis


From: Samuel Thomson
>>> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 9:22 AM
>>> To: Donnell Lewis
>>> Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)
>>>
>>> Dear Mr Lewis.
>>>
>>> Thank you for your response.
>>> Yes, we offer faster shipping option.
>>>
>>> Please add USD 36 each.
>>> So total for 3 units include faster delivery will be USD 795.
>>> Delivery will takes 3-4 working days.
>>>
>>> And here is the payment details :
>>>
>>> BANK NAME : BANK NEGARA INDONESIA (BNI)
>>> ACCOUNT NUMBER : 0182-593-749
>>> BENEFICIARY NAME : PANDA RESTU
>>> BENEFICIARY ADDRESS : Jl. Jatinegara Timur Raya No. 101, Komp. Bona Gab
>>> BENEFICIARY PHONE : 061-88262495738
>>> BANK ADDRESS : KCP Kramat Raya, Jakarta, Indonesia
>>> BANK SWIFTCODE : BNINIDJA
>>>
>>> We will require your complete shipping details to proceed with packaging and shipment.
>>> And please kindly confirm if you make the payment so we can proceed with shipment.
>>>
>>> Looking forward to start shipping your order.
>>>
>>> Regards.
>>> Samuel.


On Monday, May 28, 2012, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Dear Mr Samuel Thompson,
>>>
>>> Please provide me with you company name and contact information to proceed with this order.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> Donnell
>>>
>>> Sent from my Windows Phone


From: Samuel Thomson
>> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 10:59 AM
>> To: Donnell Lewis
>> Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)
>>
>> Dear Mr Lewis.
>>
>> Thank you for your response.
>>
>> http://www.hktdc.com/manufacturers-suppliers/Ramayana-Selular-CV/en/1X06YUA8/
>>
>> If you need invoice order, your complete shipping details is required.
>>
>> Looking forward to start shipping your order.
>>
>> Regards.
>> Samuel



> On Monday, May 28, 2012, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Mr Thompson,
>>
>> I need the US unlocked version. I will order 3


From: Samuel Thomson
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 12:06 PM
> To: Donnell Lewis
> Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)
>
> Mr. Lewis
>
> It is US factory unlock. It can be used world wide.
>
> Regards
> Samuel Thomson


On Monday, May 28, 2012, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Mr Thompson that sounds great!,
>
> Please send payment instructions and we will place an order for 3 US version factory unlocked iPhone 4s 16GB Phones. Upon inspection of the samples we will place bulk orders weekly.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Donnell Lewis


From: Samuel Thomson
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 8:45 PM
To: Donnell Lewis
Subject: RE: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)

Mr Lewis

Here is the payment details.
BANK NAME : BANK NEGARA INDONESIA (BNI)
ACCOUNT NUMBER : 0182-593-749
BENEFICIARY NAME : PANDA RESTU
BENEFICIARY ADDRESS : Jl. Jatinegara Timur Raya No. 101,
Komp. Bona Gab
BENEFICIARY PHONE : 061-88262495738
BANK ADDRESS : KCP Kramat Raya, Jakarta, Indonesia
BANK SWIFTCODE : BNINIDJA

Please kindly confirm if you make the payment, so we can start pack and ship your order.

Regards
Samuel Thomson


On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 10:53 PM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:


Samuel,

Are these SIMless phones?

From: Samuel Thomson
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:36 PM

To: Donnell Lewis
Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)

Dear Mr Lewis

Yes, it is SIMless.
No micro sim card include.

Regards
Samuel


On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:17 AM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
Mr Samuel Thompson,

Is there anyway to verify your business? We want to place bulk orders with your company, however I would like to see some kind of documentation or government website you can refer us to to verify your business.

Any help you can provide would be great!

Thank you,

Donnell Lewis

(They sent me an invoice attached to this email which I can't upload)


From: Samuel Thomson
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:43 PM

To: Donnell Lewis
Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)

Mr Lewis

Here is attached our company registration certificate
Hope this can verifies

Looking forward to hear from you again

Regards
Samuel Thomson


On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:

Mr Thompson,

Thank you for providing this information. I will make the payment tomorrow. Please send me pricing again. Are you able to provide 2 day shipping. I have a major distributor who wants to place a bulk order immediately upon inspecting the phones.

Best regards,

Donnell Lewis


From: Samuel Thomson
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:49 PM
To: Donnell Lewis
Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)

Dear Mr Lewis

Many thanks for your fast response

Total price 3 units New Apple iPhone 4S 16GB include faster delivery will be USD 795.
Colors available is Black and White.
We will try to ship it in 2 days, at least 3 days at most.

Regards
Samuel Thomson



On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Samuel Thomson <[email protected]> wrote:
Mr Lewis

To make invoice, we will require your complete shipping details

Regards
Samuel Thomson


On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:31 AM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Mr. Thompson,

Please send an invoice.

Thank you,

Donnell Lewis


From: Samuel Thomson
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:01 AM

To: Donnell Lewis
Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)

Mr Lewis

Here is attached the invoice order
Please confirm if you make the payment so we can start pack and ship your order

Regards
Samuel Thomson

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:44 AM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
Main Source Solutions Provider
Attn: Donnell Lewis
3069 Commons Xing
Snellville, GA 30078

1-404-449-4169 phone


From: Samuel Thomson
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:28 AM

To: Donnell Lewis
Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)

Mr Lewis

Our banks number use the SWIFT CODE.

Let me know

Regards
Thomson

On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 11:17 AM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Mr Thomson
Is there a branch number for your bank?


On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 11:52 AM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:

Are you able to pick up @ western union? Im having trouble sending directly into your bank acct


On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Samuel Thomson <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Mr Lewis

Yes, we can accept Western Union.

Details for Western Union will be as follow :


Receiver First Name : FERDINAND
Receiver Last Name : SINAGA
Receiver Address : Jln. Kalpataru No. 22
Receiver Zip Code : 20124
Receiver City : Medan
Receiver Country : Indonesia


If you pay via Western Union we will need the #MTCN Number and the sender name details

Looking forward to hear from you again


Regards
Samuel Thomson



On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:58 AM, Samuel Thomson <[email protected]> wrote:
After sending the payment via Western Union, please kindly provide with #Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and the sender first name and last name.

Looking forward to start shipping your order

Regards
Samuel Thomson



On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:18 PM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
Mr. Thomson,

Receiver must have the Tracking Number (MTCN) 0854706296 and show a photo ID to pick up the money.

Print Receipt
Transfer Details
May 31, 2012, 01:13 AM ET - MTCN 0854706296


Receiver's Information Money Transfer Summary
FERDINAND SINAGA

Indonesia

Amount Sent: $ 795.00
Money Transfer Fee: $ 64.00
Total: $ 859.00



From: Samuel Thomson
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 1:20 AM
To: Donnell Lewis
Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)

Dear Mr Thomson

Please kindly let me know the sender details.
First name and last name sender details

Regards
Samuel Thomson



On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 10:24 AM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:


Mr. Thomson
Can you please provide me with a tracking number. We would like these phones as soon as possible. We have a 1000 unit a week customer who wants to place an order.

Thank you,

Donnell



From: Samuel Thomson
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 9:48 AM

To: Donnell Lewis
Subject: Re: Buyer enquiry from hktdc.com (with Buyer Reference)

Dear Mr Lewis

Sorry for late response
We have shipped your yesterday, sorry about the delay
Will forward the tracking number tomorrow

Regards
Thomson



On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Donnell Lewis <[email protected]> wrote:
Mr. Thomson,

I'm looking daily to see if you sent the tracking number. I was hoping to provide my buyer with some information today. He wants to order 1,000 a week and I don't want to lose this customer. Especially since you added more money for faster shipping. Do you have a tracking number for me?


I figured they would respond if I gave them a high price order to look forward to, but I received no response. Since then I have contacted the following websites and informed them of Ramayana Selular's activities and requested that they remove them from their websites:

www.HKTDC.com
www.ramayanase.en.busytrade.com
www.ttnet.net/ttnet/gotohtm/0/9303031323436373.html