http://factorybrokerage.com, +442081336382

1 year registered website using the name of Escrow dot com and content from escrow dot com . Fake Escrow Company.

http://factorybrokerage.com/shipping-and-payment/


Address lookup

canonical name factorybrokerage.com.
aliases
addresses 198.1.89.239


Domain Whois record

Queried whois.internic.net with "dom factorybrokerage.com"...
Domain Name: FACTORYBROKERAGE.COM
Registrar: GODADDY.COM, LLC
Sponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 146
Whois Server: whois.godaddy.com
Referral URL: http://registrar.godaddy.com
Name Server: NS1.CODEURIDEA.NET
Name Server: NS2.CODEURIDEA.NET
Status: clientDeleteProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Status: clientRenewProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
Status: clientTransferProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Status: clientUpdateProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Updated Date: 16-jan-2015
Creation Date: 11-jan-2015
Expiration Date: 11-jan-2016

>>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:45:39 GMT <<<


Queried whois.godaddy.com with "factorybrokerage.com"...
Domain Name: FACTORYBROKERAGE.COM
Registry Domain ID: 1895228217_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.godaddy.com
Registrar URL: http://www.godaddy.com
Update Date: 2015-01-11T14:07:45Z
Creation Date: 2015-01-11T14:07:45Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2016-01-11T14:07:45Z
Registrar: GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID: 146
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.480-624-2505
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Domain Status: clientRenewProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: Lesley mc donald
Registrant Organization:
Registrant Street: 6 birch pond road
Registrant Street: plymstock
Registrant City: plymouth
Registrant State/Province:
Registrant Postal Code: pl9 7pg
Registrant Country: United Kingdom
Registrant Phone: +44.1752492769
Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax:
Registrant Fax Ext:
Registrant Email: [email protected]




http://factorybrokerage.com/contact-us/



Contact Factory Brokerage
Phone No: +44 20 8133 6382


Registered UK office:

MH Associates, 36 New Street, The Barbican, PL12AD

Company Registration:

Factorybrokerage.com LTD
No:09413569
Skype: Thedatascraper
[email protected]

Hi i have seen you have reported one of my websites for fraud i have taken the site down in order to remove any content that might have raised suspicion from your searches.

We use an escrow brokerage account to broker deals with factories all the legal research i have conducted and solicitors have advised me this is a safe way for my clients and me to operate i do not understand what the issue is or how and why you have reported my account as been fake im a registered uk limited company with vat number and a long relationship with my customers.

I understand you are trying to keep the internet safe for users but equally frustrated as this is my business and livelihood.

Could you explain in more detail what i have done wrong and how i can resolve this so my reputation is not damaged further

I am only online very briefly right now, and as you have taken the site down, I will need to rely on T5's original post. I will ask that T5 and one of the moderators who deals with websites address things more completely, but I can see from T5's post that there are some pretty serious issues, including copying large sections of copyrighted content from a well known escrow site.

From T5's post, it appears that your website suggests that you ARE an escrow service, which is not the same thing as having an escrow account. I am assuming that he was also unable to find a record of the necessary licenses/certifications for providing an escrow service.

Both of these items are significant issues that would set off alarms for anyone that investigates fake sites.

I hope this helps at least to start sorting things out.

I am a little confused. According to Companies House you were the sole director of a company which is described thus on its Linkedin entry (the company is now dissolved)

https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-marquees-ltd

TREASURY MARQUEES LTD is a Law Practice company located in BARBICAN HOUSE 36 NEW STREET THE BARBICAN, PLYMOUTH, DEVON

I would have thought that you'd be better informed of the legal requirements in the UK as regards operating any form of escrow service, as that is fundamental to the work of a solicitor.

Anyway the Metropolitan Police provide a basic piece of advice here

http://content.met.police.uk/Article/Safe-buying-advice/1400010734360/1400010734360

Escrow Services

Escrow is a secure payment service where the money is held by a trusted third party during the time in which goods are delivered or services are provided.

The Escrow Service must be FCA Authorised

The point being that as an escrow service provider you aren't a party to the deal. You are providing a service. If you are a party to the deal you cannot provide an escrow service but, in any event, if you claim to be offering such a service you MUST be registered with the FCA.

The FCA site is currently busy, but I'll check your registration later.

To comply with EU and UK law the FCA registration details MUST appear on your website. It's important to set this up correctly as your bank would be most upset to think that you are not operating an escrow service correctly as it could also put them in jeopardy. They don't like holding money on one person's account that legally belongs to someone else, which is the basis of an escrow service. If you had mentioned this to your bank you'd be better acquainted with the legal aspects. If you haven't mentioned it, they will be very upset.

[AlanJones]

How about, we start with addressing your latest lie?

i have taken the site down in order to remove any content that might have raised suspicion from your searches.

That's not actually true is it? You had no say in the matter as your registry company have actually suspended the domain for fraud.

Then there's the matter of your phone number. Why do you have a London geographic number when you claim to be based in Plymouth? Also, the address used for the domain registration is a small residential property and the address that T5 quotes above appears to belong to a tea house, so where is your factory/warehouse?

Finally, there's the inconsistencies/lies on your Alibaba profile http://uk1086377523.fm.alibaba.com/, where you claim you've been in business since 2000, have a multi-million $ turnover and employ 50+ people (do they all work from the tea house?) and your payment methods

L/C,D/A,D/P,T/T,Western Union,MoneyGram,Escrow

rather scammerish isn't it, accepting payment by an untraceable method such as Western Union/Moneygram.

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From: andrewmcdonald1985
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:31 am

Message:

Hi i have seen you have reported one of my websites for fraud i have taken the site down in order to remove any content that might have raised suspicion from your searches.

We use an escrow brokerage account to broker deals with factories all the legal research i have conducted and solicitors have advised me this is a safe way for my clients and me to operate i do not understand what the issue is or how and why you have reported my account as been fake im a registered uk limited company with vat number and a long relationship with my customers.

This blog has cost me £5000 today all ready and very concerned about our reputation. I understand you are trying to keep the internet safe for users but equally frustrated as this is my business and livelihood.

Could you explain in more detail what i have done wrong and how i can resolve this so my reputation is not damaged further.

Kind regards

Andrew



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From Me to Andrew . Which I Will Publicly Post :



Sir, you didn't remove your website, it was suspended,and is a ClientHold , meaning it cannot be reregistered . Since you insist that you are running a legitimate business i have a few suggestions for you for your next "legitimate" business website .


(1) Do not use other company names on your website, this is confusing to consumers and they might think you are actually that company.



(2) Do not use the same wording as other company sites . This is also confusing to consumers and they might think you are actually that company.



(3) Be sure to register your sites with valid information . Your last site was specifically suspended for invalid whois information .



Thank you for posting to Scamwarners and have a wonderful day .














Domain Name: FACTORYBROKERAGE.COM
Registrar: GODADDY.COM, LLC
Sponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 146
Whois Server: whois.godaddy.com
Referral URL: http://registrar.godaddy.com
Name Server: NS1.CODEURIDEA.NET
Name Server: NS2.CODEURIDEA.NET
Status: clientDeleteProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Status: clientHold http://www.icann.org/epp#clientHold
Status: clientRenewProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientRenewProhibited
Status: clientTransferProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Status: clientUpdateProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Updated Date: 17-apr-2015
Creation Date: 11-jan-2015
Expiration Date: 11-jan-2016

>>> Last update of whois database: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:39:27 GMT <<<



Domain Name: FACTORYBROKERAGE.COM
This domain name has been suspended due to invalid Whois information.<br />
If you are the registrant of this domain name please contact us at: <a mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a>.

[AlanJones]

From their Alibaba profile, the mobile phone number used by the scammer 44-7982-833752

+447982833752

[Michelle]

Dear andrewmcdonald1985 - who has been writing to be from Thailand ([email protected]) -

[email protected]

Please help i am panicking about the devastating effect this is having on my business and family we have done nothing wrong and have never scammed anyone if their is content believed to be wrong it can be changed i presume its the wording we have used

I'm sure that the only devastating effect that this will have on you will be that you will not being receiving money from victims of various scams.

I am sure that you will have a new website constructed to carry on your work but I'm equally sure that it will be discovered and appropriate action taken.

Needless to say, escrow companies do not use cash payment services like WU or MG as mentioned by 'Alan Jones'. You'd have to have a bank account and notify your bank of the arrangement, and that you are properly registered with the FCA.

Thank you all for the advice, the site has been infact suspended due to this post but have cleared the issue up with provider as have been able to provide evidence that some honest mistakes have occurred.

The mobile number for me is correct and can be contacted on it at anytime.

The directorship of the previous company is also correct and was dissolved due to never trading it was registered with the view to operating as a hire company but changed direction in the business.

The non geographical number is a skype number as keeps costs to a minimum whilst at various factories dealing with customers orders.

I have researched the content used and you are all correct that using the content is not permitted and we hold a brokering account rather than providing services the information on the site was incorrect and can see why this has been red flagged the content and wording will be altered to comply.

I thank you for raising the issues and will have all the valid points resolved i am aware you are only looking out for consumer interests but this site is not a scam and their has not been a single customer unhappy with our services.

Kind regards

Andrew

[AlanJones]

You are sitll lying aren't you - your domain was frozen due ot being registered with fake details. How did you manage to make that mistake?

Would you also like to have ago at commenting on the lies on your Alibaba account, where you claim to have been trading since 2000, with a multi-million $ turnover and 50 staff?

[Michelle]

Hello Andrew, just two questions from me for the time being.

When will be able to see the new website, and why are you in Thailand ?

[AlanJones]

I have another question. What is it that you actually do? Are you a manufacturer, a retailer or just a middleman?

ETA: make that 2 questions - Do you know a "Michael John Thackeray" or a "Pete Wilson" by any chance?

The site was registered in a family members name prior to the limited company details arriving and ownership details will also be changed.

The alibaba site settings can also be altered i can only presume these were the default numbers when registered and will also be corrected.

The office address is a small unit above a tearooms not actually a tea rooms.

I am currently in asia with suppliers i see every order out of the factory personally and make constant trips to check the quality of what we are sending. This is why i use a skype number so i can constantly communicate with my customers whilst overseas.

I can have all the changes altered to the site, content and trading sites over the weekend and placed back online and happy to provide any other additional evidence to have this removed.

I have a third party advertiser that i use and if this were a fake site he would have been contacted by customers as to why he was allowing us to advertise on his site. I am sure he will be happy writing me a reference and sending it from his company email address.

[AlanJones]

The site was registered in a family members name prior to the limited company details arriving and ownership details will also be changed.

That's quite a U turn on your original claim that you had removed the site while you sorted out the lies and stolen content.

The alibaba site settings can also be altered i can only presume these were the default numbers when registered and will also be corrected.

No, another lie, the defaults of all 3 are "-- please select --", so you actually specifically chose the false details in an attempt to make your company look more established than it actually is.