We recently had an enquiry form on our web site filled in by a person living in the UAE. They gave phone numbers and email addresses etc. they asked about availability. We responded with prices and some other information. We later received a phone call asking how to make a deposit via a bank transfer. So we gave IBAN, BIC and account name. The call identity system on the phone gave the same phone number given on the enquiry form. Later we got an email saying he worked in a bank, but could not make the money transfer and requested other details, like company identification numbers and things.
This got our suspicions going because if he worked in a bank he would know or could find out that transfer of money is easily done with just IBAN’ and BIC. We also know that with some of the information he asked for about the company meant that here in Spain he could obtain money from our account without our signature (really that is true).
The persons name is Karim Labadi.
We are putting this on LMH after waiting a month, because after all the odd questions about company bank details we still have not received a deposit.
Odd enquiry from UAE.
Odd enquiry from UAE.
Never try to out-stubborn your guests.