heads up - not a legit investor inquiry from south africa

[et1883]

we recently received an unsolicited inquiry from what seemed to be a legit company in South Africa near Johannesburg.   We have determined in our due diligence and know-your-customer process that this company is in a deregistration status and not able to conduct transactions in accord with South African law (for not filing annual returns for 3 years).  We are not sure this was a variation of the more common nigerian prince concept 🙂 (or not) since there was an actual company.   Details on request if you have had a similar experience.   Don't be afraid to contact local foreign authorities, in English.