[sc_rufctr]

An Aussie guy transferred $250,000 to an over seas "investment" company... That company turned out to be bogus and his money is gone.
He claims he did some research on-line about this company and then sent them the money.

I'm trying to understand why any body would even contemplate investing in any company international or otherwise before making 100% sure they're legit.

I think the underlying problem here is "greed".