Fraud Alert/Lottery Scam

Background

There are a number of scams attempting to defraud internet shoppers and other individuals by the unauthorised use of the IBC name and brand, via e-mail communications which may appear, on the surface, to have originated from IBC.

In many cases, the intended victim receives an e-mail stating that he or she has won a prize, often in conjunction with a lottery, and is told that they must make payments for the prizes (already shipped) before the prizes will be delivered. In particular, many of these scams mention a "Harry Smith" or "Mr. Mcphail Stephen John" -- neither of whom is an employee of IBC. Furthermore, please be advised that IBC is NOT involved in the distribution of prizes for the UK/National Lottery.

Advice

If you receive a request to transfer money for goods which IBC allegedly has in transport and you believe it might be for a legitimate shipment but have questions about its authenticity, please contact IBC via the e-mail form available on the IBC web site.

If the e-mail you received is regarding a prize for the UK/National Lottery, please simply discard it as it is a hoax and IBC cannot assist you. You do not need to contact us about the e-mail you received. For more information about the scams involving the UK/National Lottery, please see http://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/information.do?info=commonscams.

Note: This security notice does not affect the obligation of a consignee to pay shipping, customs, VAT or similar charges, where these are properly payable at the time of delivery. IBC accepts no responsibility for any costs or charges which are improperly incurred as a result of fraudulent activity.

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