Fraud Prevention Notice

1. Scope and purpose of this notice

This Fraud Prevention Notice applies to all persons who access this website, communicate with ASA Global Solutions Inc., receive information allegedly connected with ASA, submit inquiries, review commercial documents, participate in transaction discussions, claim representative capacity, introduce counterparties, request hydrocarbon products, present supply opportunities, transmit documentation, provide payment instructions or otherwise interact with any commercial material that may involve ASA Global Solutions Inc.

The purpose of this notice is to establish a clear public warning that fraud, impersonation, unauthorized representation, document manipulation, fake product offers, false allocation claims, unsupported terminal references, manipulated invoices, forged mandates, payment-route fraud and misleading commercial conduct may occur in international commodity and hydrocarbon markets.

ASA Global Solutions Inc. maintains a prudential position: every file, document, counterparty, representative, payment instruction, product claim, vessel claim, terminal claim, bank claim and logistics claim must be reviewed according to its source, authorization, transaction stage, supporting documents, compliance context and applicable law.

2. Applicable legal, regulatory and compliance framework

ASA Global Solutions Inc. operates in an international commercial environment. Depending on the transaction, the contracting parties, the place of incorporation, the destination country, the product, the shipment route, the payment route, the governing law, the financial institutions involved, the beneficial owners, the sanctions exposure and the communication channels used, different legal and regulatory frameworks may apply.

This notice is drafted with reference to general principles reflected in Canadian, Quebec, United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Mexican and international legal frameworks, always where applicable and without limitation. The inclusion of a jurisdiction or legal framework in this notice does not mean that every law applies to every transaction. Applicability must be reviewed case by case by competent legal, compliance, banking, customs, logistics and regulatory professionals.

Canadian and Quebec frameworks may include, where applicable, the laws of Canada, the laws of Quebec, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, Quebec’s private-sector personal information protection legislation, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, FINTRAC-related AML/ATF obligations, Canadian sanctions legislation and regulations, the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, the Competition Act, the Criminal Code of Canada, privacy safeguards, deceptive marketing restrictions, contract principles, civil liability principles and other applicable federal or provincial rules.

United States frameworks may include, where applicable, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Bank Secrecy Act and FinCEN-related AML expectations, export controls, restricted-party screening, anti-bribery rules, anti-fraud rules, wire-fraud and false-statement principles, customs and trade compliance rules, maritime or transport-related requirements and financial institution compliance obligations.

European Union and United Kingdom frameworks may include, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, EU sanctions, UK sanctions, the UK Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, the UK Bribery Act 2010, EU and UK anti-money laundering expectations, customs and import/export controls, trade compliance rules, consumer or business misrepresentation principles and applicable contract or tort principles.

Mexican frameworks may include, where applicable, the Ley Federal para la Prevención e Identificación de Operaciones con Recursos de Procedencia Ilícita, personal data protection rules, customs and foreign trade rules, tax documentation obligations, anti-corruption principles, commercial law, civil law, criminal fraud provisions, beneficial-owner identification expectations and any applicable regulatory requirements connected to the party, payment route, product, import/export process or commercial structure.

International standards and instruments may include, where applicable, the Financial Action Task Force Recommendations, United Nations sanctions, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, the United Nations Convention against Corruption, international anti-bribery expectations, beneficial ownership transparency standards, sanctions-screening practices, maritime and shipping documentation principles, ICC Incoterms as commercial references where adopted by contract, international trade compliance practices and recognized anti-fraud and AML/KYC/KYB controls.

3. No guarantee, no allocation and no informal commitment

ASA Global Solutions Inc. does not guarantee product availability, product allocation, seller performance, buyer performance, terminal access, port approval, customs clearance, vessel availability, tank storage, inspection outcome, payment approval, banking confirmation, delivery completion, final acceptance, price stability or title transfer through website content, informal messages, general publications, preliminary communications, commercial introductions or documents that have not been properly reviewed and accepted within a formal transaction structure.

No website page, email exchange, WhatsApp message, social media message, PDF, screenshot, forwarded certificate, draft invoice, informal quote, commercial summary, terminal reference, refinery reference, fuel specification, route indication or alleged document may be treated as a final offer, binding commitment, confirmed allocation, confirmed supply, approved transaction or legal representation by ASA unless it is issued through an authorized channel, supported by stage-appropriate documentation and governed by a formal written agreement or procedure.

Expressions such as “guaranteed allocation,” “immediate delivery,” “direct terminal access,” “secured product,” “confirmed vessel,” “tank already assigned,” “buyer already approved,” “bank ready,” “seller verified,” “official allocation,” “lowest price,” “one-day procedure” or similar language should be treated as risk signals unless supported by proper documentation, verified parties, contractual structure and transaction-stage evidence.

4. Fraud, impersonation and unauthorized representation

Fraudulent actors may attempt to impersonate ASA Global Solutions Inc., its officers, employees, representatives, partners, affiliates, advisors, counterparties, suppliers, buyers, logistics contacts, terminal contacts, banks, inspection companies, paymasters, escrow agents, law firms or other business participants.

Such actors may use copied logos, altered documents, similar email addresses, fake domain names, messaging profiles, forged signatures, reused certificates, fabricated invoices, false terminal letters, fake refinery letters or manipulated transaction files to create a false appearance of legitimacy.

No person or entity may claim to represent, bind, obligate, speak for, negotiate for, collect funds for or issue documents on behalf of ASA Global Solutions Inc. unless such authority has been granted through proper written authorization. A prior introduction, forwarded document, WhatsApp group, broker chain, mandate claim or referral does not create authority to bind ASA.

5. Common fraud indicators and high-risk conduct

The following indicators may suggest potential fraud, impersonation, manipulation, unauthorized representation, payment-route fraud, document misuse or unsupported commercial claims. These indicators are not exhaustive, and the absence of an indicator does not mean that a transaction is safe or verified.

1. Use of personal email accounts, unofficial domains, social media profiles, messaging applications or unverifiable phone numbers claiming to represent ASA Global Solutions Inc. or any transaction participant.
2. Requests for deposits, commissions, advance fees, reservation fees, allocation fees, logistics fees, tank fees, inspection fees, document release fees, legal fees, banking fees or customs fees outside a verified written structure.
3. Bank account changes, beneficiary changes, invoice changes, paymaster changes, escrow changes or payment-route changes communicated through informal or uncontrolled channels.
4. Claims of guaranteed fuel allocation, immediate supply, direct refinery access, confirmed terminal access, vessel availability, tank assignment, port approval, customs clearance or bank readiness without transaction-stage evidence.
5. Pressure to bypass KYC/KYB, sanctions review, beneficial ownership review, compliance review, document control, buyer qualification, seller verification, contract review or authorized communication channels.
6. Refusal to provide legal name, registered address, corporate documents, beneficial ownership information, authority documentation, mandate evidence, proof of role, contact verification or transaction context.
7. Documents containing inconsistent company names, mismatched product descriptions, altered dates, unexplained reference numbers, inconsistent quantities, unrelated routes, unsupported terminal references or unauthorized signatures.
8. Use of screenshots, copied PDFs, old certificates, recycled proof documents, fabricated refinery letters, fake terminal documents, unverifiable inspection-style reports, false shipping records or altered bills of lading.
9. Requests to communicate only through a single individual, private chat, temporary phone number, personal email or non-corporate channel when the transaction requires controlled communication.
10. Statements that discourage independent legal review, banking review, customs review, sanctions screening, compliance review, inspection review, terminal confirmation or document verification.

6. Document reliance and evidentiary limitations

Documents in international hydrocarbon transactions must be reviewed according to their source, date, version, issuing party, named parties, product, quantity, specification, route, terminal context, payment reference, shipment stage and relationship to the underlying transaction.

A commercial invoice does not automatically prove delivery. A product specification does not prove inventory. A refinery reference does not prove allocation. A terminal reference does not prove access. A vessel name does not prove shipment. A bill of lading or transport reference does not automatically prove final acceptance or title transfer. A bank letter does not automatically prove funds availability. A signature does not automatically prove authority. A stamp or seal does not automatically prove authenticity.

ASA Global Solutions Inc. may reject, question, request clarification regarding or refuse to rely upon any document that appears incomplete, altered, inconsistent, unsupported, outdated, unrelated, unverifiable or inconsistent with the transaction stage.

7. Payment, banking and financial crime caution

All payment-related information must be handled with heightened caution. Payment instructions, beneficiary information, bank account changes, payment instrument references, escrow information, paymaster details or invoice modifications must not be accepted merely because they appear in an email, PDF, chat message, invoice, pro forma document or forwarded file.

Depending on the transaction, financial institutions, money services businesses, payment intermediaries, escrow parties, paymasters, banks, legal professionals or other regulated entities may have obligations related to identity verification, suspicious transaction reporting, record keeping, sanctions screening, politically exposed persons, beneficial ownership, source of funds, source of wealth, anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing controls.

ASA Global Solutions Inc. does not approve banks, certify funds, guarantee payment instruments, validate financial institutions, clear payment routes or replace any financial institution’s own compliance obligations. Any payment request outside the agreed written structure should be treated as a high-risk event.

8. Sanctions, restricted parties and prohibited dealings

Cross-border transactions may involve sanctions, export controls, import controls, restricted goods, listed persons, embargoed jurisdictions, prohibited services, controlled technologies, vessel restrictions, banking restrictions or other public-law limitations.

ASA Global Solutions Inc. may decline, pause, reject or request further review of any transaction where sanctions exposure, restricted-party risk, jurisdictional risk, beneficial ownership concerns, unclear payment routing, suspicious documentation or inconsistent party information appears.

No party should use ASA’s name, documents, communication channels or website content to facilitate, disguise, evade or misrepresent any transaction that may be prohibited, restricted, controlled or reportable under applicable law.

9. Anti-corruption, anti-bribery and improper advantage

ASA Global Solutions Inc. rejects bribery, corruption, facilitation payments, kickbacks, hidden commissions, undisclosed side payments, improper inducements, forged mandates, false agency claims and any arrangement intended to improperly influence a public official, private counterparty, terminal contact, bank officer, logistics provider, inspection party, customs participant or decision maker.

No person may use ASA’s name or transaction materials to request, offer, pay, promise, authorize or conceal any improper advantage. Any request for “special handling,” “release payment,” “unofficial approval,” “private terminal fee,” “document activation fee,” “allocation release fee” or similar informal payment should be treated as a serious fraud and corruption risk unless fully verified under a lawful and documented structure.

10. Privacy, evidence preservation and information handling

Fraud prevention may require collection, review and retention of certain information, including names, corporate details, contact information, documents, communication records, sender details, transaction references, suspicious messages, payment instructions, files received and related evidence.

Such information may be used to verify identity, assess risk, preserve evidence, respond to suspected fraud, protect ASA’s rights, protect counterparties and support compliance review. Where applicable, personal information must be handled in accordance with applicable privacy and personal information protection rules.

ASA may preserve suspicious communications, documents and related evidence to protect its legal interests, investigate misuse, verify counterparties, respond to claims, report suspected misconduct or cooperate with authorized legal, regulatory, financial, hosting, security or enforcement parties where appropriate.

11. Deceptive marketing and misleading representation

No person may use ASA Global Solutions Inc.’s name, website, logo, text, product references or commercial identity to create a false or misleading impression regarding product availability, seller authority, buyer approval, transaction approval, fuel allocation, terminal access, direct supply, pricing, delivery timing, payment approval, certification, inspection completion, legal status or any other material business fact.

Any statement that creates a false general impression, omits material risk, misstates the role of ASA, exaggerates commercial capacity, implies guaranteed supply, claims official approval, suggests a confirmed allocation or represents that ASA has authorized a transaction when it has not done so may be treated as deceptive, unauthorized and potentially unlawful.

12. No agency, partnership or authority by implication

Nothing on this website, in this notice, in any communication or in any preliminary discussion creates an agency relationship, partnership, joint venture, fiduciary duty, mandate, brokerage authority, employment relationship or authority to bind ASA Global Solutions Inc.

No third party may represent that it has authority to act for ASA merely because it has communicated with ASA, received information, introduced a counterparty, participated in a group chat, shared documents or discussed a potential transaction. Any authority to represent ASA must be express, written, current, limited to its stated scope and issued by properly authorized persons.

13. Reporting suspicious conduct

If you receive a suspicious message, document, invoice, payment request, product offer, terminal claim, allocation claim, banking instruction or communication claiming to involve ASA Global Solutions Inc., do not proceed with payment, sensitive document exchange or commercial reliance until the communication has been verified through an authorized channel.

When reporting suspicious conduct, preserve the original message, sender details, email headers where available, phone number, social media profile, documents received, dates, payment instructions, bank details, screenshots, URLs, file names and any related communications. Do not alter the documents. Do not delete the communication chain.

14. Reservation of rights

ASA Global Solutions Inc. reserves all rights, remedies and defenses available under applicable law, contract, equity, intellectual property principles, privacy law, anti-fraud rules, anti-money laundering principles, sanctions rules, unfair competition rules, deceptive marketing rules, civil liability principles and criminal law frameworks.

ASA may preserve evidence, issue warnings, reject files, suspend communication, notify counterparties, request takedowns, contact providers, report suspected misconduct or pursue available remedies where appropriate. Failure by ASA to respond immediately does not constitute approval, waiver, ratification, authorization or acceptance.

15. Updates and continuing effect

This Fraud Prevention Notice is effective as of April 4, 2025, and may be updated, revised, expanded or replaced at any time without prior notice. Continued use of this website, continued communication with ASA or continued reliance on any ASA-related transaction material after publication of an updated notice constitutes acknowledgment that the updated notice applies to subsequent interactions.

Visitors, counterparties and representatives remain responsible for verifying current contact channels, transaction documents, responsible parties, applicable legal requirements and transaction-stage evidence before relying on any commercial instruction, document, product claim, payment request or representation.