I, as a lawyer, received many legal consultation reqeust from our clients like this:
We are importer and import many parts and chemical materials, or steel materials from different countries Specially China, from last week we make Payment 66700 USD to An INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO, LTD china and 30% send as advance with the help of our china regular supplier paid on our behalf into their Chinese RMB Account.
After receipt all payment confirmation supplier reply us your order preparing. When we touch again ,the supplier no reply us still. They are all going offline.
Normally what should be prepared by you:
1, A detailed description of all the happenings ( from the beginning to the end, including but not limited to the detailed time, location, names, course, the total contract price, and so on)
Signature and stamp, and a translation copy.
2, Print the relevant documents: contract, shipping documents, chat messages( including email, whatsapp, wechat, and so on), and etc. evidence relating to the case.
3, the bank statement (a continual tally of all the money in and out). Stamped by the bank.
4, the letter of PoA to fully authrized us to represent on the case, (attached with your business license, legal representative’s identity letter, and passport copy)
Note: this article shall not constitute any kind of legal advice. It’s for reference only. No attorney-client relationship shall be made until a formal contract is concluded.