The use of emails to ask for offers on food products is also very widespread in the canned food sector. Typically the people writing these emails present themselves as companies that are part of important buying groups to entice the manufacturer to consider their request. In reality these emails have very specific purposes, to convince the manufacturer to send them the ordered goods which will then not be paid for.
Alert to fraudulent e-mails and false purchase orders
Criminals are attempting to place false orders with manufacturers or service providers by imitating the trademarks, distinctive signs and other identification elements of SINERGY, SIPLEC and GALEC, KERBAR, MIGROS, STARRA FOODS etc.
Criminals are sending emails offering supplies of sunflower oil produced in Ukraine under the name of the Gradoil company, emails signed with the name of their export manager.
Beware of the scam coming from Malaysia in the name of a phantom Green Pasture Edible oils based in Kuala Lumpur. The alleged owner writes that he can sell palm oil with a whatsApp message, after a few days you receive a message from an English telephone number in which a certain Ryan Hanson writes that he is interested in buying palm oil. Here begins the scam with the issuance of documents (Letter of intent LOI, sales contract, etc.). If you act as an intermediary, from Malaysia they ask you to authenticate your signature at a cost of 899 dollars, otherwise it is not possible to proceed with the bank transfer of the commissions. Obviously you do not have to send any amount.
The owner of the Malaysia company (?) writes: I'm the marketing manager for greener Pasture Edible Oils in Malaysia. Mr Hassan Zakaria We manufacture quality edible oil such as canola, olive, sunflower oil and more. We are looking forward to expanding our sales, we seek your partnership in selling our products abroad. You can view our products on www.greenerpasture-oils.com for full details. We deliver worldwide and offer commission.
Using a UK mobile number, after few days, the "buyer" writes: Ryan Hanson is my name. I serve as the Director for Hanson Ltd in United Kingdom. My company is in need of CP -10 refined palm oil. We need 5000 metric tons for 12 months each CIF Felixtowe port in Uk. I need your quotation urgently.
Our company KERBAR DISTRIBUTION intervenes in the distribution for hypermarkets under the sign E.LECLERC.We are a distribution chain with several hypermarkets. Our activities are classified in the retail trade operation of hypermarkets, and we have set up a department in charge of the restocking of several supermarkets.
We are specifically looking for a reliable supplier with whom we can collaborate in the long term. Being interested in some of your products. We would like to know if it is possible to have them in large quantities. If so, we would like to open an account with you as a B2B customer, thus gaining access to payment within 15 - 30 days of delivery.
Our first sample Order will be about 2 or 3 trucks of your products. Please confirm with your Insurance company if the 30 days credit window will be avaliable for payment, note that this payment system is the same for all our suppliers. Here is our company details:
KERBAR DISTRIBUTION
50 Rue Romain des fosses
29850 Gouesnou FRANCE
VAT N°: FR66802611095
SIREN: 802611095
SIRET (Siège): 80261109500026
Email: achats@kerbardistribution-co.com
Phone:+33744080720 / Fax: +33186657071
Website:https://kerbardistribution.com
We would like you to guarantee that we can renew our order several times for the first year. Hoping that this can be the beginning of a great and long-lasting partnership, I would like to thank you in advance for sending us the information we have requested.
We asked to E.Leclerc Group about this Kerbar Distribution company and I have received this reply: Cette société ne fait pas partie des magasins du mouvement E.Leclerc.
Excellente fin de journée,Spam email received as Migros France:
We are migros, one of the largest grocery and general merchandise retailer all over in the europe.Having you as a potential supplier will be an opportunity for us to grow further and work together for long term business relationship.
If you are interested in working with us, please reply to this mail stating the following:
- supply capacity (monthly)
- catalogues, price lists (export)
- terms and conditions
Nb: our payment term is at 30 days from the invoice date. We hope it matches yours.
Please advise.
M. Pascal Laidet
SALES MANAGING DIRECTOR
MIGROS FRANCE
283 Rue DOUGLAS ENGELBART
74160 ARCHAMPS
TEL:0033644661666
FAX:0033644661666
EMAIL: contact@migrosfrance.fr
Spam email received as SODIJOUR | DISTRIBUTION DU POINT DU JOUR (CENTER LECLERC):
Dear
I hope you are well.We are SODIJOUR | DISTRIBUTION DU POINT DU JOUR (CENTER LECLERC), of which I am the president Rigault Gaël Roland Philippe, Purchasing and Sales Director, we have been present on the market for 47 years, specializing in the hypermarket sector of activity.We are interested in some of your products.We want to start a win-win and sustainable long-term partnership.We want a payment negotiation of seven to fourteen days net.
We remain at your disposal for detailed information.
Best regards,
RIGAULT Gaël Roland Philippe
President
Directeur des Achats et Ventes
DISTRIBUTION DU POINT DU JOUR
RTE DU POINT DU JOUR 44600
SAINT-NAZAIRE
FRANCE
Tél : +33(0)6 44 66 94 01
Fax : +33(0)6 44 66 94 02
Email : RIGAULTRoland@pointdujourfrance.com
Spam email received as STARRA FOODS B.V.:
Important Scam Alert: Phishing Emails - We have been made aware that fraudolent emails are being sent from sales@starrafoods.com, which is NOT affiliated with Stara Foods. Please be cautious and avoid engaging with any messages from this incorrect email address. Do not provide any personal or financial information. Do not click any links or download attachments from this email.
January 2025: fraudolent email received from davidmogekwu6@gmail.com as GRADOIL LLC Ukraine:
Hello,
Happy new year from GRADOIL LLC, we are producer and exporter of certified refined sunflower oil from Ukraine. Our oil is suitable for all cooking methods, including deep frying, pan frying, stir frying, baking, and salad dressing.
We are looking for companies and individuals that require our oil, and we guarantee the best price in the market and considerable payment terms. We have the capacity to export large quantities for worldwide deliveries.
We can offer a 10% discount for orders from 5 containers and above. We also pay a commission to brokers or agents who introduce us to clients that require our products.
I am waiting for your feedback.
Andrii Tkachenko
Refined/Crude Oil
Export manager
37-G, Murmanska Str.,
25491, Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine
https://gradoil.com.ua/products/
Whatsapp: +380 95 436 1894
February 2025: fraudolent email received from justus.kaleli@wegmanfoodinc.com
Hello Sales,
BULK ORDER
I'm Justus Kaleli of WEGMAN CO, We are looking to place a bulk order for the following food supply.
Kindly review the list below and confirm availability, pricing, and expected delivery dates.
Proposed Order Detail:
i)Peanut Butter
Best Regards,
Justus Kaleli
Procurement Manager
WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS,INC
1500 Brooks Avenue, PO Box 30844
Rochester, NY, 14603-0844
Ph:585-205-2365
E:justus.kaleli@wegmanfoodinc.co
If you suspect any fraudulent activity related to Wegmans company, call 1-800-WEGMANS or comments@wegmans.com . Your vigilance may help protect fellow sellers from falling victim to scams.
If you have received any email you think to be fraudulent asking for supply of food or offering products for manufacturing canned food as sunflower oil, palm oil, please inform by email our CEO.