Wan Hai Telex Extra Quality -

Banks often require original physical documents to release funds.

The shipper signs the Wan Hai-specific Surrender Form.

The buyer receives a document via email labeled "Wan Hai Telex Release" or "Surrender Notice." It features the Wan Hai logo, looks official, and references a container number. wan hai telex

FM: WAN HAI LINES, TAIPEI RE: LIABILITY SURVEY CONFIRMED. USD 480,000 PLUS SURVEY FEE (USD 1,200) DUE WITHIN 14 DAYS. VESSEL UNDER DETENTION ORDER. FURTHER DISPUTES WILL INCUR DAILY DEMURRAGE AT USD 1,500. - WAN HAI TELEX

Wan Hai is frequently used as the face for these scams for three reasons: Banks often require original physical documents to release

All local charges, ocean freight, and the specific "Telex Release Fee" must be paid.

The buyer pays the supplier for the goods. The buyer then contacts Wan Hai Lines (or goes to the port) to claim the container. FM: WAN HAI LINES, TAIPEI RE: LIABILITY SURVEY CONFIRMED

FM: MASTER, MV STELLAR FORTUNE RE: B/L NO. WHKK-8872 RESPECTFULLY SUGGEST INSPECT CONSIGNEE’S WAREHOUSE #4. LOCAL SOURCES INDICATE SAME “EMPTY” CONTAINER SEEN BEING UNLOADED THERE LAST MONTH—UNDER DIFFERENT B/L. HAVE EVIDENCE. WILL SHARE FOR USD 240,000 SETTLEMENT. - CAPTAIN TZEO