Roman Basargin Roman A Basargin425 2nd st SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Be aware!! Roman Basargin Interros group - SCAM ARTIST! Cedar Rapids Iowa
I was contacted my a person via an investment website claiming to be ROMAN BASARGIN. He claims that he is a broker or represents the INTERROS group and VLADIMIR POTANIN.
I was told that he would like to invest in my project after he reviewed it. He sent over contracts, letters of intent etc that looked legit. I thought I had done plenty of due diligence after he sent a copy of his passport and finding him on significant sites such as linkedin and others.
I wired a "surety bond" fee which was requested. I thought I would be ok after receiving usernames and passwords which checked out and allowed me to see the money in an account in China. After attempting to tranfer the money from the Bank of Dalian in China, I was told that I had to pay an additional surety bond fee in and that the China bank regulatory commission froze the account. This is where I started to question him and the entire process (scheme).
After this, I was told that he is moving back to Russia and that a new account manager will be contacting me. This was a month ago and I still havent heard from anyone. I call and email Roman several times a day with no response. Its becoming apparent that it was all a big scam.
I am curious if anyone else has had similiar experiences with this person or the bank of Dalian. After additional research I have found fraudulent information on the Bank of Dalian.
I appreciate any insight or info on this person. I hope no one else gets taken advantage and also sincerely hope that this person is caught and has to pay for screwing over hard working innocent people.
6 Updates & Rebuttals
Roman Basargin
#7Author of original report
Thu, January 05, 2017
Feel free to contact me directly...you should not deal with this person. He is absolutely a scam artist.
Josh
jwhit32@frontier.com
KCIrish
California,USA
Follow Up to my comment
#7General Comment
Thu, January 05, 2017
Sorry - I was not clear. I was also contacted by Roman sometime ago. I am interested in the events you have described as I am wondering if I was also scammed by this individual. Everything seemed professional and legit as described. If you have evidence to share, I would be interested in having more information.
Have you inquired with the actual Bank of Dalian in China if they have a record of your account - surely if money was transfered, Roman would be in touch to try to get the funds back should the deal no longer go forward?
If you were victim of a scam - I hope you get a resolution you are happy with.
Roman Basargin
#7Author of original report
Wed, January 04, 2017
Your rebuttal is confusing. Who is this? Are you saying that you have dealt with Roman or myself? There is no doubt that Roman is a scam artist. I have talked to others who he has solicited "surety bond" fees from. Unlike myself, they didn't fall for it and therefore they weren't taken advantage of.
If this wasnt a scam, then Roman would at least take my calls and answer my emails. He doesnt and still hasnt fulfilled ANY of the obligations he promised.
Josh
KCIrish
Iowa,USA
Interested Party
#7Consumer Comment
Wed, January 04, 2017
I would be interested in further information as I have also been contacted by the concerned and don't wish to waste my time. Is this a scam or disgrunteled individual?
Roman Basargin
#7Author of original report
Mon, January 02, 2017
To pick up where I left off with Roman. Now he has Programmed his phone to hangup when it shows my phone number. After this I would call from a private number only to get the same result as before which was him sending me directly to his VM. The last email I recieved from his states that I would hear from the "new representative". This was 3 weeks ago. Then I was told that I have to travel to China to get my money back. I am happy to forward anyone these email as well. This guy is a fraud and scam artist.
Of course I am upset about being ripped off in the amount of $7600.00..who wouldnt be? The FBI is involved now and I hired a private investigator.
I requested proof of his dealings with other associates and entrapaneurs and he cant provide anything. Again, I am happy to provide proof of his fraudulent activities to anyone who requests it. I found someone else who he was trying to scam money out of also. They verified the same....they were promised capital to invest but then he told them they had to pay a "surety bond" fee which they declined.
Feel free to contact me with any questions but DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING THS PERSON TELLS YOU. HE IS A SCAM ARTIST.
Laoddi
Los Angeles,California,
USA
This is a misleading account from a disgrunted individual
#7Consumer Comment
Fri, December 23, 2016
I have dealth with Roman Basargin before precisely some time last year and the process of getting my funds has dome huddled but as soon as i was able to meet the requirements that was it. I am aware of this particular case, Josh was asked to meet with the bank officials and he got wide insulting almost everyone. Who would give you their monies when they cant verify you identity ? You must be respectful of standard procedures. He seem to have anger management issues and i think he shuld seek some help. Its is imappropriate to just slander peoples names and highly respected banks and individuals.