Comprehensive background check on Ric Lawrance, 1nsignia Factory Pty Ltd, and all associated entities, websites, court cases, and reputation signals.
All entities connected to mobile 0460 670 954 and Ric Lawrance
Four company registrations found across ASIC and ABR, spanning 2001 to 2025.
| Entity | ABN | ACN | Status | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1NSIGNIA FACTORY PTY. LTD. | 22 645 661 427 | 645 661 427 | Active 5 Nov 2020 | Chatswood NSW 2067 | Operating company for all 6 websites |
| NF FAMILY PTY LTD | 18 626 075 161 | 626 075 161 | Active 3 Mar 2025 | NSW 2067 | Contracting entity (our agreements signed under this) |
| NF IP PTY LTD | TBC | TBC | Unknown | TBC | Domain registrant for madhats.com.au (owner: Zarina Nawaz) |
| RIC LAWRENCE & CO. PTY. LTD. | 80 010 545 034 | 010 545 034 | Deregistered 26 Jun 2001 | QLD | Historical entity, formerly "Maresfield Holdings Pty Ltd" |
Director of 1nsignia Factory. Listed as Sales Manager at Kustom Teamwear on LinkedIn. Owner per ScamAdviser WHOIS for fungear.com.au. Primary contact across all businesses. Contact email: manager@jcsw.com.au
Listed as owner of madhats.com.au domain in ScamAdviser WHOIS data. Associated with NF IP Pty Ltd. Relationship to Ric unclear.
Secondary contact mentioned in Trustpilot reviews. Operational role at Mad Hats.
Listed as Manager across domain registrations (teefactory.com.au WHOIS). May be a company name rather than a person. Email: manager@jcsw.com.au
"Coolactiv" (Application #2262366). Apparel fabrics, Class 024. Filed and registered 13 April 2022. Renewal: 13 April 2032. Owner: 1nsignia Factory Pty Ltd, NSW 2010.
All 6 websites sharing mobile 0460 670 954
Every website is a Shopify store, registered through GoDaddy, using the same single mobile number. No landlines found anywhere.
| # | Website | Brand | Products | Shopify ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fungear.com.au | Fun Gear | sales@fungear.com.au | Novelty apparel, bags, towels | 59579990185 |
| 2 | madhats.com.au | Mad Hats | sales@madhats.com.au | Hats, caps, beanies, embroidery | 37648498824 |
| 3 | teefactory.com.au | Tee Factory | sales@teefactory.com.au | T-shirts, embroidery, printing | 57568034873 |
| 4 | cmflags.com | CM Flags | sales@cmflags.com | Custom flags & banners | 26866974762 |
| 5 | kustomteamwear.com | Kustom Teamwear | sales@kustomteamwear.com | Custom sportswear & uniforms | 27335327842 |
| 6 | loveactive.com.au | Love Active | sales@loveactive.com.au | Activewear | - |
1/8 Hill Rd, Homebush Bay NSW 2127. This is also a DHL Express Service Point, not a dedicated business premises.
arnb26@hotmail.com found on loveactive.com.au contact page (alongside sales@loveactive.com.au).
Australian Promotional Products Association member. Job posted for Embroidery Machine Operator, $70K + Super, via sales@madhats.com.au.
Facebook Pixel ID 681360763138577 on teefactory.com.au. Active ad accounts detected.
Trustpilot, ScamAdviser, and consumer complaint analysis
2.4 out of 5 stars from 39 reviews. 71% are 1-star.
Customers repeatedly receive wrong colours, designs, or quantities. One sporting club waited 11 months and sent 53 emails to resolve.
"No refunds" policy enforced even when the error is the company's. Customers forced to pay return shipping for wrong items.
Described as "incredibly RUDE." Blocked customer emails, hung up phone on frustrated callers. "Absolutely appalling" communication.
Ric reportedly emails reviewers threatening $50,000 penalties if negative reviews aren't removed. Flags negative reviews for Trustpilot removal.
$10/day charges threatened on stock retained during disputes.
Customers allege fake 5-star reviews appear shortly after each 1-star review, with suspiciously similar wording.
Multiple sites flagged with low trust scores and an explicit association warning.
| Website | Owner (WHOIS) | Organization | Trust Assessment | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fungear.com.au | Ric Lawrance | 1nsignia Factory Pty Ltd | Caution | Low traffic, scam-category products |
| teefactory.com.au | Manager JCSW | 1nsignia Factory Pty Ltd | Avg-Good | Low traffic, negative social media |
| madhats.com.au | Zarina Nawaz | NF IP Pty Ltd | Fair (71%) | Mostly negative reviews |
| kustomteamwear.com | Hidden | - | Very Likely Safe | Low traffic only |
No formal public enforcement actions found.
No public warnings found against any of the 4 entities. However, multiple Trustpilot reviewers confirmed they had filed Fair Trading complaints.
No designated complaints on the ACCC public register for any of the associated entities or brand names.
Two active NSW court cases, both filed BY 1nsignia Factory (Ric is the plaintiff)
| Case # | Parties | Year | Nature | Ric's Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/00014431 | 1nsignia Factory v Kalgin Holdings Pty Ltd | 2024 | Commercial (likely shipping/supply dispute) | Plaintiff (suing) |
| 2025/00281934 | 1nsignia Factory v Sebastian Tasi | 2025 | Breach of agreement + Defamation | Plaintiff (suing) |
Kalgin Holdings is a freight/logistics company at 1/151 Beauchamp Rd, Matraville NSW 2036. The dispute likely relates to shipping or supply chain issues. Full details behind courtlist.com.au paywall.
Ric sued a customer who left a negative Trustpilot review. Full timeline below.
The Tasi case is not isolated. Multiple Trustpilot reviewers report receiving legal threats from Ric demanding review removal, with claimed $50,000 penalties. This represents a pattern of using litigation (or the threat of it) to suppress negative customer feedback.
Summary of red flags and neutral/positive indicators
Explicitly states all sites "are designed to advertise items that they do not supply."
Overwhelmingly negative customer feedback on Trustpilot with consistent complaint themes.
Active defamation lawsuit against a customer who left a negative review. Legal threats to multiple other reviewers.
Six separate websites behind different brand names, different WHOIS owners (Ric, Zarina Nawaz, JCSW), but all one operation.
Ric contacted Sebastian Tasi's employer (WA Council) about a business dispute involving custom hats.
The entity we contracted with (NF Family) was only registered 3 March 2025, days before our agreement. Very new entity with no track record.
All 6 businesses use a single mobile number. Physical address is a DHL drop-off point, not a business premises.
Customers allege fake 5-star reviews appear shortly after each 1-star review to inflate the rating.
Member of the Australian Promotional Products Association, a legitimate industry body.
"Coolactiv" trademark registered with IP Australia, valid until 2032.
1nsignia Factory is GST registered since Nov 2020, indicating legitimate business activity.
Job posted for embroidery operator at $70K+ super, suggesting real manufacturing operations.