Yeah everyone hopes its real. That is what scams are usually like though - things we wish were true that let one's guard down. Looking back on this, I should have my head examined for ordering these from them. I will never trust in anything you buy for Bitcoin again.
So I got an email stating that I can open an escrow via the bank for units I already paid for (which makes no sense at all). I requested that they first return my original payment, but I haven't heard back from them. Here's the e-mail (has a couple spelling errors but really should have zero):
Dear Sir/Mme,
Provision of escrow has been initiated by: Syan Technologies
Ltd
Escrow#: ST1503682
Description of goods/service: Vega Bitcoin Digital Currency
Miner
Order: #36482
Quantity: 10
Your name/shipping address:
Payee: Syan Technologies Ltd
Escrow amount: $17,530.00
Escrow fee 5%: $876.50
Total amount payable: $18,406.50
*Currency calculated in USD
Please make payment to the following account:
Payment information:
Account name: Patrick J Gleeson
Account number: 154-2-22067-6
Bank name: Kasikorn Bank PCL
SWIFT: KASITHBK
Bank address: 1 Soi Kasikornthai, Ratburana Road, Bangkok
10140, Thailand.
*Include your escrow number in the comments of your wire
transfer to
help expedite your confirmation.
Important information:
1. Once you have made payment, reply to this email with copy
of the
transfer receipt.
2. Your funds will not be released to the vendor until we
have
received acknowledgement of receipt of your goods/services
as ordered.
3. Once the vendor has shipped, you will be notified by us
with
shipping details and tracking number for your reference.
4. If you fail to receive the goods, please contact us back
at this
email address within 30 days of your shipping notification
to initiate
the returns process.
Please call or email if you require any further assistance.
Martin Gleeson Law Ltd.
Tel: +852 9602 6388
Langham Place Office Tower,
516-596 Shanghai Street,
Yau Tsim Mong,
Kowloon,
Hong Kong.
CRC Tower,
87/1 Wireless Road,
Pathum Wan,
Bangkok,
Thailand.
www.martingleeson.comPlease read the following carefully and keep for your
records.
Martin Gleeson Law Ltd
ESCROW AGREEMENT
Terms and Conditions
Syan Technologies Ltd of Kinwick Center, Hollywood Road,
Central, Hong
Kong, (The Seller)
and
yourself (The Purchaser)
have agreed to appoint
Martin Gleeson Law Ltd of Langham Place Office Tower,
Kowloon, Hong
Kong (The Escrow Agent)
to hold the amount agreed in the attached order document for
the term
of this agreement.
Furthermore, the Escrow Agent is willing and able to accept
such
responsibilities as well as act in compliance with this
escrow
agreement in its entirety.
In the instance any disagreement shall arise, the Parties
agree the
Escrow Agent shall not be held liable for any costs,
damages, or
losses that may arise from duties performed.
Furthermore, unless written permission has been received
from the
Parties by the Escrow Agent then no releases or
disbursements shall be
made.
If such disagreement between the Seller and Purchaser does
occur the
Escrow Agent will have the right to be discharged from this
agreement
by turning all agreements and documentation over to the
jurisdiction
responsible for this agreement.
Any and all costs to the Escrow Agent from such proceedings
shall be
the responsibility of the Seller and Purchaser.
This agreement is for the benefit of the Escrow Agent,
Seller and Purchaser.
Furthermore, all parties agree there are no beneficial
results for any
third parties nor will third parties be involved in any
decisions for
this escrow agreement.
Escrow
All funds received with regard to this escrow agreement
shall be
deposited into a federally insured bank money market
account.
Any fees due to the Escrow Agent, including shipping fees,
at the time
of disbursement request may be deducted from the escrow
disbursement
amount prior to disbursement.
The Escrow Agent will not be permitted to combine personal
accounts
with the escrow funds at any time during the period of this
escrow
agreement.
The Escrow Agent will hold any notifications and
instructions they may
receive as valid without the requirement to investigate or
question
the sender.
Notification
With written notice from both the Seller and the Purchaser
the Escrow
Agent will disburse the funds based on the instructions
provided
within such notice.
The written notice inclusive of directions for disbursement
may be
delivered in person or via facsimile.
Notification must be provided to the Escrow Agent no less
than 24
hours before the disbursements scheduled delivery.
Liabilities
Under the following circumstances the Escrow Agent shall not
be held
liable or found at fault,
For any omission or
error by a party other than the Escrow Agent
themselves.
Any loss of funds
directly related to the suspension, insolvency,
or failure of the funds or the bank themselves.
Any legal
proceedings between the Purchaser and Seller
Any and all
interest accrued during the term of this Escrow
Agreement shall be property of the Purchaser and shall be
disbursed as
so.
Agreement
By sending the funds as indicated above you agree to have
read and
understood the terms and conditions outlined in this escrow
agreement.
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