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Avoiding Overseas Fraud

Nigerian Fraud Letters

So you have received a letter from Nigeria...now what? The letter looks good, it is an opportunity to make some big bucks for really not doing anything but transferring funds...so why not do it? Most likely the letter is what is known as a Nigerian fraud letter or AFF (Advance Fee Fraud). more...

Warning Signs of a Chinese Scam

It's the biggest contract your company has ever received and it appears to be to good to be true! Then it probably is. Check the seven "warning" signs of a Chinese scam. more...

The International Company Profile

Having difficulty assessing a potential partner or end-user? Concerned over the potential of forging a strategic relationship that might be based on misleading information? Or perhaps securing payment is the ultimate concern? Who can you trust? You might need to take a closer look at the U.S. Commercial Service's International Company Profile! more...