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24-Hour Transaction Risk Assessment
The following is a sample report produced for illustrative purposes only. All names, reference numbers, companies, and deal details are entirely fictitious.
African Gold Advisory — Independent Due Diligence Report
24-Hour Transaction Risk Assessment — AGA-QDR-2024-0047
Sample Report
14 November 2024 — Strictly Confidential
Overall Assessment
Fraudulent — Do Not Proceed
This transaction exhibits multiple hallmarks of a coordinated advance fee fraud. Critical documents are forgeries. The counterparty company does not exist in the relevant government registry. We strongly advise against any further engagement or payment.
Section 1 — Transaction Summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Transaction type | Physical gold purchase — seller-initiated |
| Claimed gold quantity | 50 kg (stated purity 22 carat, 91.6%) |
| Stated purchase price | USD 1,450,000 (approx. USD 29,000/kg) |
| Advance fee requested | USD 18,500 — described as “export compliance fee” |
| Seller name | West African Minerals Export Ltd |
| Seller location (claimed) | Conakry, Guinea |
| Initial contact channel | WhatsApp introduction via broker chain |
Section 2 — Counterparty Verification
| Check | Finding | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Company registration (Guinea RCCM) | No entity matching “West African Minerals Export Ltd” found in the Guinea commercial registry. | FAIL |
| Mineral trading licence (ANAIM) | Licence number cited does not appear in the ANAIM public register. Format inconsistent with current numbering. | FAIL |
| Principal identity | Photograph matches a known identity used in prior fraud cases documented in AGA records. | FAIL |
| Bank account jurisdiction | Payment directed to a private account in a third country unrelated to the transaction. | FAIL |
| Online presence / business history | No verifiable web presence or trade history. Domain registered six weeks prior to client contact. | FAIL |
Section 3 — Document Verification
| Document | Issuing Authority | Finding | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export Licence GUI-EXP-2024-4412 |
ANAIM, Guinea | Licence number not in registry. Security features absent. Font inconsistent with 2024 ANAIM format. | FORGERY |
| Assay Certificate AC-GN-110924 |
Bureau Veritas Conakry (stated) | Bureau Veritas confirmed no record of this certificate. Letterhead uses logo discontinued in 2021. | FORGERY |
| Company Registration RCCM-GN-2022-B-0447 |
Registre du Commerce | Number valid but content does not match database entry. Document altered from an unrelated food trading company. | ALTERED |
| Gold Purchase Contract WME-GPC-2024-001 |
N/A — private contract | Contains advance fee clauses and circular indemnity language consistent with documented fraud templates. | HIGH RISK |
| Seller ID Passport copy |
Republic of Guinea (stated) | Photograph matches known fraud identity in AGA records. Passport number format inconsistent with current series. | SUSPECTED FORGERY |
Section 4 — Red Flags Identified
1. Advance fee demand prior to shipment
The request for USD 18,500 as an “export compliance fee” before any gold changes hands is the defining characteristic of advance fee fraud. Legitimate gold exporters do not require buyers to pay compliance or clearance fees in advance.
2. All submitted documents are forgeries or altered
Five of five documents reviewed contain material irregularities. This level of document fabrication indicates a coordinated and organised fraud operation, not an opportunistic or isolated misrepresentation.
3. Seller identity matches known fraud actor
The photograph and contact number provided for the principal match an identity documented in AGA’s internal fraud registry, associated with at least two prior cases.
4. Payment routed to unrelated third-country account
Directing payment to a bank account in a jurisdiction with no connection to the transaction is a standard mechanism for ensuring funds are unrecoverable after transfer.
5. Unsolicited approach via WhatsApp broker chain
The transaction originated through an unsolicited introduction via a chain of WhatsApp contacts. This is the most common initial approach vector in African gold fraud.
6. Below-market pricing and artificial urgency
Stated pricing is materially below prevailing market rates. The client was told the “export window closes in 72 hours” and that another buyer was waiting — deliberate tactics designed to suppress due diligence.
Section 5 — Risk Rating
Document authenticity
All five documents contain material forgeries or alterations.
Counterparty legitimacy
Company does not exist. Principal identity is fraudulent.
Transaction structure
Advance fee model. Third-country payment routing.
Pricing & commercial terms
Below-market pricing. Non-standard contract clauses.
Overall risk rating
Critical — do not proceed under any circumstances.
Section 6 — Recommendation
Recommendation
Do not proceed. Disengage immediately.
This transaction is fraudulent. The seller, the company, and the documents presented are all fabricated. No further engagement, payment, or travel should be undertaken in connection with this deal.
- Cease all communication with the seller and any associated brokers or intermediaries.
- Do not pay the requested USD 18,500 or any other sum connected with this transaction.
- If funds have already been transferred, contact your bank immediately to attempt a recall and notify the relevant financial crime authority in your jurisdiction.
- Retain all communications, documents, and payment records. These may be required for any formal complaint or law enforcement referral.
- Contact African Gold Advisory if you require assistance with a fraud report, funds recovery referral, or alternative verified transaction sourcing.
The Process
From Documents to Decision
A 24-Hour Transaction Risk Assessment is completed within 24 hours of receiving your documents. A full Transaction Verification takes up to five business days.
01
Submit Your Documents
Send us the documents you have received — export licences, assay certificates, contracts, company registration, payment instructions, and any communications. Partial submissions are accepted.
02
Independent Verification
We cross-reference every document against issuing authority records, authentic format libraries, and our internal fraud case database. Counterparties are checked against multiple registries.
03
Clear Written Report
You receive a structured written report with a specific recommendation — proceed, proceed with conditions, or do not proceed. No ambiguity. No hedging. Paid clients only, never shared.
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