Phishing Email Scam

We are currently aware of a phishing email scam that is using the Palgrave Ltd name.

The emails are instigated by an individual called Ben Stevens and start with a initial introductory request to be involved in supplying products for a large project.

Example Email 1

Subject: New Order Inquiry on huge project.

Hello,

I hope you are well and healthy ?
We are interested in your products. We want to make order for long term import.
send us your Catalogue to our purchasing personel email below so we can share specifications of the products we need. benpalgraveimportsuk@outlook.com
We will be grateful once we get your response,

Yours sincerely,

Ben stevens

Purchasing Manager

Palgrave Limited

Tel: +44(07386313976)

Example Email 2

Hello,

 Greetings from Palgrave Limited. We are a UK-based retailer 

We are interested in your products. We want to make an big order for long term import, 

Please send us your Catalogue or website to our purchasing personnel email below so we can share specifications of the products we need. markenterprisesltd@hotmail.com

I am happy for a potential partnership and how we might add value to you as our partner.

We will be grateful once we get your response,

Regards,

Mark Ben

Purchasing Manager

Palgrave Limited

Tel: +44(07386313976)

Email: markenterprisesltd@hotmail.com  Website: www.palgraveimports.co.uk

Palgrave Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Company Registration No. 3165582. Registered Offices: Unit 5 6 & 7 Riverside Road, Gorleston, NR31 6PX

There has also been requests for people to join Zoom meetings.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ANY SUCH EMAILS ARE A SCAM AND HAVE NOTHING WHATSOEVER TO WITH THE OFFICAL BUSINESS OF PALGRAVE LTD.

Please be advised that Ben Stevens or Mark Ben have no connection to Palgrave Ltd, he has never been employed by Palgrave Ltd.

Our suggestions are-

• Any such emails should be ignored and deleted immediately.
• Do not click any links included in the suspicious emails.
• Do not forward the emails on to any of your contacts / colleagues.
• Report the suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.

Palgrave Ltd, can confirm that they have reported this phishing scam the UK Governments NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY CENTRE