any investor asking for up front free

[Michel Cometto]

is suspect.

If a company, an investment funds, an investment bank or an individual are asking for any money up front for , due diligence fees or visit and travel expenses that means they are not serious investors and their "offer" to invest millions has to be turned down.

This scam just arrived to one of my clients....... 2 weeks ago, therefore, this is a "fresh" feedback

we asked them to provide a link to a press release showing one of their "investments".......... they never replied.

[David Sandusky]

nice catch for your client! Something to think about in our own due diligence.

[Michel Cometto]

I had to do some public investigation (over the net) these guys look competent and made a good analysis of strenghts and wiknesses but quickly sent....... their bank acct number for my client to transfer large amounts of up front fees and they attached a "seal" of the Better Business Bureau to impress us.

When I checked who was running the "BBB" branch I found out it was the same people and became (more) suspicious. I am glad they committed that mistake. I better not name this firm on a public board but they are near NY

we also received a proposal from other "gentlemen" to take a plane to Altanta and wait there in a hotel .......to be called, unfortunately my client is not Mr Bond and of course we refused.

finally, we will keep talking to industrial investors even if it will take time for them to understand the products.

[David Sandusky]

we will keep talking to industrial investors even if it will take time for them to understand the products.

Time is an amazing thing in many deals. Trusting your gut is one thing and if there is any doubt, take the time to investigate.