DFA Authentication Express, Tel-PPT Service Corporation
Norway
Seller:
DFA Authentication Express, Tel-PPT Service Corporation
Seller Website:
http://www.authenticationexpress.com
Seller Address:
Suites 503 Bel Air Apartment, 1020 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila, Ermita, 1045, Philippines
Initial contact with the supplier:
Search Engine
Type of product(s) being purchased:
Delivery of documents legalized (Red Ribbon) by the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
Value of the Purchase Order when the incident occurred:
Under 1,000 USD
Destination market of order in question:
Western Europe
Type of Complaint(s):
scams & other unethical activities
Stage of relationship with the supplier at the time of the incident:
Initial Order
User Experience:
Although several red flags was noticeable regarding this company in the Philippines, like not accepting payment through Western Union (black listed), the urgent need for a solution made me take a chance, no at least since googling didn’t come up with any scam warnings.
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After payment, the seller became almost stopped answering any questions regarding the process, and only then by using templates giving no answers to questions. And just continuing claiming the money was not received even whatever documentation provided by the payment provider (WorldRemit). After a short time, the company completely stopped responding at all.
A mobile number provided together with the payment info, i.e. together with name and account number. When calling this number, the person answering had no knowledge about this company and was also living in a different part of the Philippines.
User Recommendations:
I’m spreading the word “everywhere” about this scam to prevent others others to get fooled. And during this process, I’ve been in contact with others having the exact same experience with this company.
Thank you for this. I actually consider availing their service due to conflicts in my schedule but found your warning posted.