Jervis Ankomah /J KNIGHTSBRIDGE LTD

[Banksylaugh]

I live in Surrey in the UK and around 5 weeks ago I was asked to " invest " in a watch deal by Jervis Ankobah and sent £11500 to J Knightsbridge Ltd.

I was told the deal would take 3 days to complete and if for whatever reason this was not the case then the watch would be dropped off to me while Ankobah would continue to try and sell the watch.

Over the course of the next 3 weeks I was sent various excuses etc as to why the watch has not sold and when I repeatedly asked for the watch to be dropped to me as agreed I was completely ignored.

For the last 2 weeks Ankobah has ignored my calls and despite texting me to say he will call back never does.

I am not sure the watch ever existed in the first place.

Firstly , I am not after sympathy as I was far too trusting however I am putting this post out there to warn others and would like to find out if there are any other similar experiences.

Finally, if anyone has knowledge of Ankomah's home address / where he lives please PM in the strictest confidence.

Many thanks indeed.

[southtexas]

Wow this is an odd one. How did you become acquainted with this person? Is J Knightsbridge LTD a going concern? Brick and mortar? Who owns it? Is your thief confirmed to be the owner/employee of same? Can you give us more backstory please?


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[Banksylaugh]

Many thanks for your post.

I met him maybe three times - J Knightsbridge is a Ltd company with very little trading history - unfortunately no bricks / mortar. The registered address is a post forwarding company so no luck there.

Was hoping someone in the UK had heard of him etc ??

As I say totally my fault - was way too trusting and it looks like he has stolen my money !!!!

[Chris]

What was the watch?

[Banksylaugh]

He sent me a pic of a Rolex Daytona which he said he was paying £23K for and selling for £26K but didn't have the money to front the deal - obviously at that point the alarm bells should have rung !!!

[rootbeer7]

A simple google search brings up a number of addresses.

[1665fan]

That sucks……100% scammer

[Old Expat Beast]

A con of this type sounds more like something out of Charles Dickens.

[tike71]

Originally Posted by Banksylaugh

obviously at that point the alarm bells should have rung !!!

so why did you ignore the red flags?

[asiparks]

If a "company" could not cover the cost of 23K to buy a watch, I'm not sure why anyone would think they were worth sending money to.
And they were selling this for a 3k profit ?.

So what was the promised return on your investment and the deal they offered ?

very quick google search:
1 employee, the director, Jervis Ankobah (who looks rather fetching in that photo)



So less than £10K in total assets and £996.00 in net assets. They could barely have bought a couple of Seiko Turtles.

You single handedly more doubled the value of his company. ....

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by asiparks

If a "company" could not cover the cost of 23K to buy a watch, I'm not sure why anyone would think they were worth sending money to.
And they were selling this for a 3k profit ?.

So what was the promised return on your investment and the deal they offered ?

This story doesn’t make much sense.


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[Banksylaugh]

Firstly - many thanks indeed for all the reply's.

I have done the same searches and essentially all the addresses are mail forwarding addresses.

In terms of the story " not making sense " why did I not see the " red flags " etc etc - I did make the point in my initial post that I am certainly not looking for sympathy.

All I would say is that unfortunately I am not the first person who has been scammed by someone who " talks a good game " and comes across very credibly and unfortunately I have no doubt I won't be the last.

For completeness I was told the watch cost £23K and was being sold for £26K with a £3K profit and a 50/50 split - I was also told this would be the first of many deals etc etc.

I saw this as an opportunity as a decent " passive income " and also would have the comfort of also having the watch - obviously I didn't expect this guy to renege on his assurances and not to drop the watch off to me.

Not only am I £11500 but I also feel a complete idiot !!!

Apparently this guy is known around Hatton Garden etc and again if anyone has any information about him / his home address I would be most grateful.

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by Banksylaugh

Firstly - many thanks indeed for all the reply's.

I have done the same searches and essentially all the addresses are mail forwarding addresses.

In terms of the story " not making sense " why did I not see the " red flags " etc etc - I did make the point in my initial post that I am certainly not looking for sympathy.

All I would say is that unfortunately I am not the first person who has been scammed by someone who " talks a good game " and comes across very credibly and unfortunately I have no doubt I won't be the last.

For completeness I was told the watch cost £23K and was being sold for £26K with a £3K profit and a 50/50 split - I was also told this would be the first of many deals etc etc.

I saw this as an opportunity as a decent " passive income " and also would have the comfort of also having the watch - obviously I didn't expect this guy to renege on his assurances and not to drop the watch off to me.

Not only am I £11500 but I also feel a complete idiot !!!

Apparently this guy is known around Hatton Garden etc and again if anyone has any information about him / his home address I would be most grateful.

Thanks for the added details and sorry to hear of your troubles. Hopefully they can catch this guy.

[GGGMT]

I’m sorry to hear you got scammed. As I’ve said many times here, it takes two for these scams: the scammer and someone willing to take these types of risks.


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[Rickkk]

Hi, are you still looking for Jervis Ankomah? Please get in touch if so

[PJDIESEL]

Dun dun-dunnnnn..........

Would be nice to hear any additional details on this if available

[Banksylaugh]

Many thanks Rickkk and I have messaged you.

Since my initial post I have found at least one other person that he has done the same thing to - I have no doubt this won't end well or him.

Many thanks again

[Swearengen]

If you search for the company on Companies House you may find some details for the Director.
https://find-and-update.company-info...filing-history

[BillA]

Perhaps your desire for the watch clouded all the red flags.
You gave him money to buy the watch for you?

[Rickkk]

Originally Posted by Banksylaugh

Many thanks Rickkk and I have messaged you.

Since my initial post I have found at least one other person that he has done the same thing to - I have no doubt this won't end well or him.

Many thanks again

This has ended up well for him. He's taken money and moved out to Buckinghamshire

[Number3]

Originally Posted by Rickkk

This has ended up well for him. He's taken money and moved out to Buckinghamshire

Do you know where in Bucks?

Any update OP?

[Banksylaugh]

Actually some progress - it looks like he also scammed at least two other companies here in the UK - one was for a Cartier Bangle in Hatton Garden.

Also there has been an objection to his company " J Knightsbridge " being " struck off " at companies house so clearly he has done the same thing to somebody else.

I certainly won't be giving up and I know others feel the same - it will take time but it won't end well for him - the police , Action Fraud and HMRC have all been informed and are aware of the situation - looking forward to seeing the scummy thief in court !!!

[Rickkk]

Originally Posted by Banksylaugh

Actually some progress - it looks like he also scammed at least two other companies here in the UK - one was for a Cartier Bangle in Hatton Garden.

Also there has been an objection to his company " J Knightsbridge " being " struck off " at companies house so clearly he has done the same thing to somebody else.

I certainly won't be giving up and I know others feel the same - it will take time but it won't end well for him - the police , Action Fraud and HMRC have all been informed and are aware of the situation - looking forward to seeing the scummy thief in court !!!

Sadly, they’re not interested Nick. Unless you took things into your own hands which I would never recommend, best to take it as a lesson. Only send money when product is in front of you!

[Banksylaugh]

Thanks Rickkk - As I mentioned in my original post it was completely my fault and I am not looking for sympathy.

Have to disagree with you ref Action Fraud / HMRC etc - they have his passport details etc.

He has also done this before and with other companies which aside form Fraud is also money laundering - you have to understand at the moment HMRC etc are after every penny they can - I can assure you they take this VERY seriously and I will post further details as it develops.

[Rickkk]

Originally Posted by Banksylaugh

Thanks Rickkk - As I mentioned in my original post it was completely my fault and I am not looking for sympathy.

Have to disagree with you ref Action Fraud / HMRC etc - they have his passport details etc.

He has also done this before and with other companies which aside form Fraud is also money laundering - you have to understand at the moment HMRC etc are after every penny they can - I can assure you they take this VERY seriously and I will post further details as it develops.

Nick, I totally understand what you’re saying and I have no sympathy to give so it’s not about that but you need to understand that he’s been doing this not for weeks or months but for years and literally, to date NOTHING has actually happened to him. I don’t wish bad on anyone, even him and just hope you are somewhat reimbursed

[rmwill]

A fool and his money...

[Rickkk]

Originally Posted by Banksylaugh

Thanks Rickkk - As I mentioned in my original post it was completely my fault and I am not looking for sympathy.

Have to disagree with you ref Action Fraud / HMRC etc - they have his passport details etc.

He has also done this before and with other companies which aside form Fraud is also money laundering - you have to understand at the moment HMRC etc are after every penny they can - I can assure you they take this VERY seriously and I will post further details as it develops.

No update in 4 months. Guessing there's no development and he's enjoying the funds?

[1665fan]

Damn…..people just hand over $$$$ way to easily

[Rickkk]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Damn…..people just hand over $$$$ way to easily

And they think something will be done about it