Scam Tip Report #16368 - Shiri minerals and Heinerman pumps scam
Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received
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| Anonymous Somewhere in South Africa 2014-02-10 19:57:21 Business Venture Scam
| +3 Shiri minerals and Heinerman pumps scam So, we received a RFQ from a mine in Zimbabwe asking to quote on heiner slurry pumps and drills and for generators. I replied to them and said I would look for the items and get back to them. I found heiner pumps in the cape. And got the generators from a friend! I then quoted the mine! The mine then sent me documents saying we need to register as a vendor and please send company details etc! I did all of that! A few days later we got the order! I then contacted them and told them they would have to pay upfront as they were Zimbabwe and they have a bad reputation etc! They agreed but said they would send a person to South Africa to view the goods! And I said thats ok. They agreed to be here on Thursday! Then I thought shit I can show them the generators cause they are just down the road but I can\'t show them the 12 pumps they want cause they are in Cape Town! So I called the pump company and asked them if they could perhaps send me one pump so that I could show my client! And if my client did not pitch could I send it back? And they said no problem! So I bought 1 pump! 34k! On Wednesday I called the mine to ask them what time they would be arriving on Thursday but no answer... I tried all of Wednesday!! On Thursday morning I called the pump company to tell Them to keep the pump and to refund me!!! But ...... No answer! I suddenly clicked and realized that something was wrong! So I googled the mines name and found there website and all looked good! I google the pump company again and all looked perfect!?? Then I googled shiri mineral mines Zimbabwe scam!! And then my heart sank! I managed to speak to the guy again! He told me that it was him all the time both the buyer and the seller ! Using diverted land line number and fake web site Etc!!\'
\' I kept thinking this zim guy is going to try something!! Like give me fake cash or fake check or something!! But actually I was looking in the wrong place! It was the pump company that was fake!!
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Follow Ups/Extra Information. Most recent is listed first.
| Wayne Simpson (Dannhauser, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) Added the following extra information on :2015-07-27 17:45:28 |
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They at it again enquired about pumps and other goods I loaded the price by R500000.00 still got the order Generous guys hey same tactics as other scams terse
| Neil (Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) Added the following extra information on :2015-01-23 13:36:08 |
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Much the same as the above. Request was for pumps and motors. Googled picture and was same as advertised on a MASCUS link. Farm machinery. Should have clicked then. These guys are very slick and are aware of what they are talking about in terms of equipment.
| Craig (Kasane, Chobe District, Botswana) Added the following extra information on :2014-06-09 07:05:01 |
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We received a RFQ for pumps and mining lights from this company requesting a quote for 12 SCHIMDT EXTRA HEAVEY DUTY PUMPS AND 200 MINING LIGHTS we did the quote and got the order they required us to procure one of each as a sample for inspection and the rest would be paid up front for the rest of the pumps and lights http://www.schmidt-man.com/ these are the people I got a price from for the pump.Tshepiso Otlogile
Regional Sales Manager
Schmidt Manufacturing
Tel: (+27) 60 368 4883
Fax: (+27) 86 665 1140
sales@schmidt-man.co.za
za.schmidt-man.com
Amanda Smith
Accounts and New business Manager
Schmidt Manufacturing
Fax: (+27) 86 536 8383
accounts@schmidt-man.co.za
za.schmidt-man.com
Ms. Alice Bhango
Shiri Mineral Resources Group Ltd | Executive Assistant
Tel: +263 4 73 1139 Fax: +263 4 79 6081
Email: hmaravanyika@shiriminerals.co.zw
Web site: http://www.shiriminerals.co.zw
Physical Address
4th Floor Harudza House, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe
Postal Address:
P.O Box 20134 , Harare, Zimbabwe
Dear Graig Boucher,
I hereby confirm the receipt of your order with thanks, please kindly find attached the Invoice for the order, for your remittance.
Please note that your vendor number is: 183BOT, you can quote this number when making your orders with us. Your Authorisation Number is 419427RAN which is also your tracking number
Regards,
Amanda Smith
Accounts and New business Manager
Dear Graig Boucher
I hereby acknowledge the receipt of your enquiry with thanks, please find attached herein the quotation and underlying documents. Note that discounts are subject to bulk quantity and payment method.
At Schmidt Manufacturing, our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with your purchase. Like many retailers, we guarantee our products; if an item hasn't met your expectations, you can bring it back. Unlike most retailers, we also guarantee the product selection advice offered through our website and staff; if an item you've purchased based on this advice turns out to be unsuitable, or if you are dissatisfied for any reason regarding your purchase, you can bring it back. In either case, simply return the item for exchange, refund, repair, or credit within 30 calendar days of delivery receipt. On credit a 15% deposit is required upon ordering, provided all credit conditions have been met.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact me at my below listed coordinates.
Scam EmailAdv Henry Maravanyika \'Donovan Nyambi\' \'Bernard Chiferere\' Alice Bhango
Accounts mailto:sales@schmidt-man.co.za
VUZI QABA +276042655939
BLESSING 0795783948
+27603584883 SALES
+27604255939 OFFICE
SERENGETI ADVANCED DISTRIBUTORS
ACCOUNT: 9293097110
\\BRANCH: 632005
SWIFT CODE: ABSAZAJJ
SCHMIDT MANUFACTURING
BANK: ABSA