Fraud Warning

We have learned that criminals having been trying to commit fraud by:

pretending that our web site is theirs
using a fake e-mail address "unitruc-european@representative.com" that pretends to be from Unitruc asking for a sum of money as deposit for a motorbike on a sale or return basis.

We know that because our web site looks good they refer to it to make themselves look genuine.

IT IS A SCAM. DO NOT SEND ANY MONIES. REPORT THEIR ATTEMPTS TO DEFRAUD YOU TO YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

Here is an example of what the fraudulent e-mail may look like;

Dear *your name here*,
We inform you that Adam Heinz has selected Unitruc-European Services to handle a secure shipping to you.
Buyer name: *your name here*
Buyer shiping adress: *
City: *
Postal Code: *
Country: *
TRANSACTION INFORMATION
Item Description : KTM SXF 450, 2007 excellent condition.   – example product
Inspection period: 3 calendar days
Shipping fee to be paid by: Seller
Total Price : EUR 1.950,00
Deposit for delivery: 25% EUR 487,50
Deposit after delivery: 75% EUR 1.462,50
Standard Shipping Service transactions are protected up to EUR 5.000,00
1. BUYER AND SELLER AGREE TO TERMS AND THE PRICE OF THE MOTORCYCLE
2. BUYER SENDS PAYMENT TO UNITRUC-EUROPEAN
3. UNITRUC-EUROPEAN SHIPS THE MOTORCYCLE TO BUYER
4. BUYER RECEIVES AND ACCEPTS THE MOTORCYCLE
5. UNITRUC-EUROPEAN PAYS SELLER
If you, as the buyer, accept the terms and conditions of the transaction, as informed by the seller, please start the transaction by sending the payment agreed on by both you and the seller. In order to speed up the process Unitruc-European accepts fast payments via Western Union.Buyer is responsable for paying the Western Union transfer fees.
Deposit for delivery: 35% EUR 595,00
Unitruc-European agent details:
First Name : Dan
Last Name : Roberts
Street : 11 Katherine Road
City / State : London
Zip code : E7 8LS
Country : United Kingdom

How to send the payment ?
1. Locate the nearest Western Union Office
2. Make the payment with cash using the above listed details of our Unitruc-European agent
3. Confirm the payment by sending us the Western Union payment receipt
   The payment receipt must include:
   - MTCN - 10 digits number from the payment receipt
   - Sender Name and Address
   - Exact Amount Sent
As soon as we receive the e-mail that includes payment details, and once the payment is confirmed, we will proceed with the shipping to the given address. The payment will be held until a confirmation stating that you have received the motorcycle and agree on its condition.Then you will have to send us the remaining amount of 75% from the total price of the motorcycle.
For any questions you may have please fell free to contact us.
Sincerly,
European Operations
Registered office address: Unitruc Ltd, Greytown House, 221/227 High Street, Orpington, Kent. BR6 0NZ.
Company registration number: 1799172
VAT number: 452 0524 81
© Unitruc 2007

Unitruc is a reputable and highly respected international transport and freight company. We do not deliver retail items to members of the public on behalf of a third party nor do we ever seek to collect payments for the same on behalf of a third party.