How to verify a Cameroon gold exporter before you pay
A practical checklist every buyer should run before wiring a cent — whether you buy from us or anyone else.
Most 'Cameroon gold' offers online are advance-fee fraud. A legitimate exporter can prove who they are, where they operate, and how gold legally leaves the country. Here is the verification chain we publish openly — and what you should demand from any seller.
1. Legal name and tax ID (NIU)
Ask for the company's full legal name and Cameroon tax identification number (NIU). COOP-CA ARTEL №1 is registered as NIU M022317992613L. Confirm it with the Direction Générale des Impôts — do not accept a screenshot as proof.
2. MINMIDT export authorisation
Gold must leave through a Ministry of Mines (MINMIDT) authorised buying-and-export office. Our authorisation is published on /licenses/ with exporter file IF050191 and importer file IF049680 verifiable at mincommerce.gov.cm.
3. Named people and a live site visit
Insist on accountable contacts — not an anonymous 'manager'. Request a live video call from the actual site with gold on the scale next to assay documents. We welcome this.
4. Pricing at live spot — never a deep discount
Real gold follows the London/LBMA spot rate. A price far below spot is the clearest scam signal. Our live prices are shown on the homepage and confirmed in writing per order.
5. No advance fees
Legitimate sellers never demand upfront 'taxes', 'clearance' or 'unlocking' payments. Payment is bank wire or staged escrow after verification.