Scammers Never Sleep. Be Careful!
Date of posting: 04.06.2024
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Friends, we are getting informed about cases of fraud against seafarers. Therefore, we decided to create a page on which we will write details of fraudulent schemes, names and telephone numbers.
Case 1
A seafarer was written on Telegram from the number +38 (050) 977-75-24 and asked if it would be convenient to further communicate via WhatsApp.
They called through WhatsApp from another number +38 (050) 515-54-37, introduced themselves as Vista Shipping Agency, and offered a job
Vessel: BODIL KNUTSEN
IMO: 9472529
Owner: Knot Ship Management
The seafarer agreed, a few more documents needed to be completed, the company kindly offered to help.
Then the superintendent called from the number +37256379938
After a conversation with him, they offered to make a payment for assistance in preparing documents on a Privat Bank card in the name of Artem Igorevich Zlatyev.
After receiving the payment, no one contacted him anymore.
Case 2
Again, a message in the messenger, a good vacancy, you need to complete the missing documents, money in advance.
Introduced themselves as Worldwide HG SAGUNTO
They wrote from the numbers: +306984292284, +46762252653 Victor
e-mail: worldwide.ship.management2018@gmail.com
They sent the numbers of two cards:
Mono Bank 4441 1144 6863 2425 Denis Darenin.
Privat Bank 5169 3600 2147 0640 Sergiy Mykolayovich Zamriy
The next day they called and said that there would be a contract and a medical certificate ready in an hour, but one hour later, the accounts were deleted.
Unfortunately ...
Case 3
This scenario is very similar to the previous one. A seafarer was written in the messenger, offered a tempting vacancy, all that remained was to get a medical certificate. Prepayment needed, of course.
Introduced themselves as Bon Crew Management
They wrote from the number +371 28 967 224 Aleksandr
e-mail: boncrew.mgmt.iv@gmail.com
Cook vacancy offered
IMO: 9474709
Vessel name: AGIOS MAKARIOS
Owner: Care of Alpina Chartering ApS, Denmark
The seafarer was careful, found the official website of Bon Crew Management, and wrote to them at the email address listed on the website. They replied that they had no e-mail address: boncrew.mgmt.iv@gmail.com. The phone number from which the scammers wrote, was not theirs too.
Everything ended well!
Case 4
It happened in August 2024.
It was again a message in a messenger. They quickly checked all the seafarer's documents. To sign a contract, the only thing missing was an EU Digital COVID Certificate with a QR code issued by a European clinic.
They introduced themselves as the Lithuanian crewing company Ortelius.
They wrote using the number +370 608 58 743 Dmitry
e-mail: ortelius.cmgmt.lt@gmail.com
They offered a vacancy for Oiler
Duration: 4+-1
Salary: 2500 USD
IMO: 9762845
Ship type: Bulk Carrier
Flag: Norway
DWT: 60495
Year of build: 2017
When they received money for the certificate, they did not come in contact.
Once again, everything happened quickly. The swindlers put the seafarer under pressure, not giving him time to wait and think. They skillfully manipulate by using our weaknesses.
Case 5
A seafarer responded to a vacancy from Castle Maritime Shipping
Written from the number +34 613 57 86 86 94 Alexander
+30 699 482 0577 Viktor
e-mail: mgmt.castlemaritime@gmail.com.
They offered a vacancy for 2nd Engineer
Duration:4+-1
Salary: 6600USD
IMO: 9873266
Ship type: Bulk Carrier
Vessel name: BELRAY
Flag: Norway
DWT: 61379
Year of build: 2019
Landing on 12.09.2024 Gwangyang, South Korea.
The agent called himself “Alexander” company name Castle Maritime Shipping. After an interview with the superintendent, who called himself Viktor, the agent “Alexander” demanded a medical examination, breathalyzer test, and European vaccination certificate - and then offered to do everything remotely through his person (phone number: +34 603 27 75 92).
After approval and transfer money - 630 euros, both disappeared from all radars.
To summarize, we can say that:
1. Scammers always offer attractive conditions
2. Ready to help with the preparation of any documents
3. Ask for 100% prepayment
4. Act quickly
5. They stay tuned into the business, inspiring trust.
We will continue to write if new scams occur.
Share this information with those who may find it useful.
Be careful!
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