How a Mandate Deal Works
From mandate submission to final payment — every step, clearly explained.
Submit Your Deal for ReviewThe 7-Step Deal Procedure
- 01
Mandate Submission
Seller or seller's rep submits a mandate with product specs, volume, and price. NCNDA + IMFPA must be signed before any introduction.
- 02
Document Review
We verify the mandate: SGS report (must be under 24 hours, multi-page, named inspector), deal procedure letter, and proof of product.
- 03
NCNDA + IMFPA Execution
All parties — seller, buyer, and all intermediaries — sign before names or contacts are exchanged.
- 04
Buyer Introduction
Once documents are verified and NCNDA is fully executed, the verified buyer is introduced to the seller's representative.
- 05
Site Visit & Dip Test
Buyer's inspector performs an independent dip test at the storage facility. SGS report must be fresh. Seller provides facility access.
- 06
Payment — 100% TT Wire
Buyer pays 100% via TT wire transfer within 24 hours of a passing dip test. No splits, no escrow games.
- 07
Commission Release
After payment clears, seller pays all intermediary commissions as agreed in the IMFPA. Simultaneous release to all parties.
Documents Required
Every legitimate mandate deal requires these documents before any introduction is made.
NCNDA + IMFPA
Signed by all parties — seller, buyer, and every intermediary in the chain.
SGS Inspection Report
Under 24 hours old, multi-page, with named inspector and credentials.
Deal Procedure Letter
FOB, CI, or Dip & Pay — must match the agreed transaction structure.
Proof of Product
Tank receipt or storage confirmation verifying product exists at location.
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Formal LOI from buyer confirming readiness and ability to purchase.
Banking Coordinates
Required for commission release to all intermediaries per the IMFPA.
What We Verify
Before any introduction is made, every mandate goes through our verification checklist. If any item fails, the deal is paused until it's resolved.
- SGS report is fresh (under 24 hours) and multi-page — single-page reports are rejected
- Inspector name, credentials, and contact are on the report
- Mandate origin is traceable — no third-hand mandates
- Seller rep has documented authority to transact
- No upfront fees of any kind are requested
- All parties sign the NCNDA before any introduction
Red Flags We Watch For
These patterns appear in nearly every fraudulent mandate. If you see any of these, walk away.
Upfront fee requests
Any request for fees before the dip test passes is an immediate disqualifier.
Pressure to skip the NCNDA
Anyone pushing to delay or avoid signing the NCNDA is bypassing your protection.
Single-page SGS reports
Legitimate SGS certificates are multi-page. A single page is almost always fabricated.
Dual representation
One person cannot legitimately represent both the buyer and the seller.
Untraceable mandate chain
Mandates with no verifiable chain of custody — no clear seller origin — are rejected.
Unrealistic pricing
Pricing far below market rates is a classic fraud signal. Real product trades near market.
Artificial urgency
Urgent timelines designed to prevent due diligence are a hallmark of scams.
The $750 Consultation
One session. Your deal, your documents, your questions — reviewed with full honesty. You leave knowing exactly where you stand.
- Full review of your deal documents — mandate, SGS report, and LOI
- Step-by-step guidance through the 7-step deal procedure
- Red flag assessment — we tell you exactly what's weak or missing
- Recommendation: proceed, fix, or walk away
- You leave with a clear action plan
Frequently Asked Questions
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