Yup it was an established export business. My friend bought a local product here in the states and brokered to Canada at a profit. The business had been in operation for years. One fine day the USA product went out as usual and the check was never received. The Canada company resold the product in Canada as normal but never paid for it to my friend. He spent a fair amount on lawyers but it would have cost more than he got stiffed to go further.