NZTE concerned about potential scams
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) concerned about potential scams
NZTE has become increasingly concerned about suspected scam activity in parts of China in recent months.
NZTE is aware of 12 New Zealand and Australian companies that have received trade enquiries and draft purchase contracts from companies predominantly in Kunming, in the Yunnan Province, and also from Shenzhen, Haikou and Nanning in China.
A number of these enquiries are from Chinese buyers looking to import the New Zealand or Australian company's products and inviting the potential exporter to visit them to sign contracts. Chinese companies have asked for expensive gifts for relationship building purposes, and in two cases have had no further contact with New Zealand and Australian companies once the contract was signed.
New Zealand companies have so far received such enquiries for stainless steel parts, boats, paint, tea and lumber.
Further information
New Zealand businesses seeking further information should contact:
John Bedkober, NZTE International Market Manager – North Asia
Email: john.bedkober@nzte.govt.nz
Article provided by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Page published: 23 September 2005
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