Paul Yang - paulyang213@gmail.com

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Posted on behalf of the victim:

I am a victim and it happens so fast. I have reported to the police but I do need your help to confirm whether it's a fraudulent website and check everything about these two websites and listed on your forum so no further victims will suffer.

I was contacted by a person I met via online dating app and he seemed very skillful in doing this. Even though I can't find any of his information, I don't think he is new. After 2 weeks of intense communication online, he said because of he is working under contract with the government in Norway, they took all his credentials and he can't make calls, use emails or video calls. He asked me and said he trusted me enough to ask for this favor. He gave me his bank account and password to log into his offshore bank called: Crediticio Union Bank and here is the website: https// : www. crediticiounionbank.com and transfer 160000USD to his supplier to purchase machines to continue his work. The supplier from this company called: Eminent Supplier Ltd the website: https: // eminentsupplierltd.com/ emailed me an invoice. All seemed fine because the money was his in the account. Then the supplier told me they received the inform from the bank about this payment but hasn't reflected on their account but he said he can ship immediately and ask us to choose the payload payment that required 20000USD to ship the machine. So I logged into his bank account to help he transfer this fund. But during the process the website pop up the tax code we put was invalid so I asked livechat personal support and he said we needed to pay 6900USD to update the tax code because of the rule and bank policy and this amount can't be deducted directly from the bank, so he gave me the correspondent agent's bank information and asked me to pay that amount to update the tax code. The person I met online asked me for this favor because he can't find anyone else to do it because his parents died and he is the single child. Therefore, out of kindness, I wired that amount to this agent via my own account. We got the code updated from the bank after that. But then when we got into the website again to transfer the payment for shipping and amount to pay me back, the website pop up again that IMF code was invalid and needed to be updated as well. The account manager then emailed me because of the Anti-money laundry policy in the bank, so 18500USD was needed to pay for the agent again, and insisted before that all funds in the bank can't transfer to withdraw. Again, can't be deducted from the account, I paid this for him but the day later the manager in the bank said sorry that the agent demand 9800 USD for seal and stamping to complete updating the IMF code for this account holder and he insisted on after the code is updated, we will have no problem transferring funds. I was furious but because I wanted to get my money back immediately, I paid again. The bank then sent me the updated code from the email. After that, I immediately login to transfer all funds that I have paid back to my account and the shipping fee, it all went through, and they all showed successful and I thought we were all good and waiting for my money to back to my account. BUT.....2 days later, the bank customer service sent me an email said that all the transactions were pending because the account doesn't have Clearance from their International Remittance Authority, so all funds were pending and they can't be moved until we pay 49400USD to the send agent to get the Clearance Certificate of IRA and insisting that it is the final stage of their Anti-laundry policy of the bank. I was furious and attitude of the man I met online pretended to be very upset and angry as well but subtly pushed me to pay it because we all need to get our money back and he needs the materials to finish his government contract. I told my friend about it, and that's the time they told me about 491 Nigeria scams.
Therefore, I need your help to verify this bank: https: // www. crediticiounionbank.com and this supplier: https: // eminentsupplierltd.com/ and report it online so no one will be defrauded again but this organized crime and scam.

The person I met online kept denying it and said I misunderstood him but he has been gone after I confronted him and said I insulted him greatly and he did nothing....I really want to get my money back, please help me to confirm this is a scam.

Fast answer: 100% scam.

I have informed my bank and i have paid too much and being hurt too much by this. I just hope to stop them and get my money bank. No more victims from them anymore. Thank you for helping to expose the bank and this sophisticated organized team.

[firefly]

Main character used in romance scam:

Paul Yang
Company : NextGenTel co.
TEL: +16242071126
Email: paulyang213@gmail.com

Stolen pictures used:






Fake document used in fraud - "IMF document that shows proof of payment from the NEXTGENTEL TEL Company":

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The fake bank used in fraud claims to be Crediticio Union Bank.

The fraudsters stole the website from Standard Chartered Bank. There are no contact details or any other active pages on the fake website, except a form the victims are asked to file in with their details and the login pages leading to the bogus accounts the scammers pretend to have opened with this fictitious bank.

Entry in the aa419 Database of fraudulent websites: https://db.aa419.org/fakebanksview.php?key=144237.

From the domain name registration:

Domain name: crediticiounionbank.com
Updated Date: 2020-04-19
Creation Date: 2020-04-19
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2021-04-19
Registrar: NAMECHEAP INC
Reseller: NAMECHEAP INC

Domain Status: addPeriod
Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: WhoisGuard Protected
Registrant Organization: WhoisGuard, Inc.

This is what the fake website looks like:

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Eminent Supplier Ltd. is a fake company using a fraudulent website active from the domain name eminentsupplierltd.com.

The fraudsters stole the website of a real business, plastered a bogus name on it and are using it in romance scams as shown above by the victim targeted in this fraud.

From the fake website:

Eminent Supplier Ltd manufactures Resistance Welding Equipment and has the nations largest IN STOCK inventories of electrodes, holders, accessories, and copper alloys. Additionally, Eminent Supplier Ltd has a full line inventory of all major brand controls, transformers, welding guns, SCR’s, foot switches, cables, weld checkers, water chillers, and more.
Eminent Supplier Ltd takes pride in our highly qualified service technicians and can provide service worldwide. Eminent Supplier Ltd will service any make welder or control.
We are active members of the Resistance Welder Manufacturers Association and have an excellent reputation for providing QUALITY products and excellent service.

No link is working aside their main page.

Contact details:

info@eminentsupplierltd.com
Şair Ziya Paşa Cad. Akgün iş hanı No:37 D:12 Karaköy - İSTANBUL / TURKEY, Beyoğlu
(P) 9065.567.6656
(F) 9032.765.5434

The phone numbers +90655676656 and +90327655434 are both invalid.

Entry in the aa419 Database of fraudulent websites: https://db.aa419.org/fakebanksview.php?key=144238.

From the domain name registration:

Domain name: eminentsupplierltd.com
Updated Date: 2020-04-19
Creation Date: 2020-04-19
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2021-04-19
Registrar: NAMECHEAP INC
Reseller: NAMECHEAP INC

Domain Status: addPeriod
Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: WhoisGuard Protected
Registrant Organization: WhoisGuard, Inc.

This is what the fake website looks like:

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From: <info@eminentsupplierltd.com>
Date: Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: Hello, it's me, Paul Yang.
To:

Message apparently forwarded to the victim by "Paul Yang", the main fake character used in romance scam. The message only shows the so called invoice for the equipment the fraudster asked the victim to pay for:

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From: <info@eminentsupplierltd.com>
Date: Tue, May 12, 2020 at 2:22 AM
Subject: Please Choose your method of shipment
To:

Hello Paul Yang

Our bank sent us an email that you paid $160,000 into our bank account.
Despite the fact that it is still pending, it takes about 2-3 business
days to reflect. We are glad to work with you, your materials and
equipment would be collected and prepared for shipment tomorrow. If you
don't mind kindly pick methods for which your materials and equipment
would be shipped to you.

Here are our bundles:

1. Transportation through payload will cost $20,000 duration 3 days.
2. Transportation through ship will cost $7,000 duration 7 days.

Kindly choose which is more convenient and make payment into our bank
account

Thanks
Sevgi Feride
Eminent Suppler Ltd

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From: <info@crediticiounionbank.com>
Date: Tue, May 12, 2020 at 10:04 PM
Subject: Attention :
To:

Dear Valued Customer

This is an official notification email to acknowledge your request for
release or transfer of fund via our internet/online banking system.

Kindly note that the new Bank policies have been updated, you need to
update your income tax in our Bank Branch nearest to you, if you are an
international account holder (Or out of the country) you need to pay an
income tax of 0.5% which is $6,900 of the total deposit in your account
to have your
tax code updated.

Be informed that this process is in line with Int'L Remittance Amended
Policies under article 19B of Sub-section 23 of Paragraph 2 of The
United Nations Banks Regulation Act, which requires you to pay an income
Tax for all deposit made to your OFFSHORE ACCOUNT.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation

Yours in Service
Nicolas Goodman
(CUSTOMER CARE SOLUTION CENTER)
First Citi Union Bank
Head Office Address: 14-18 Copthall Ave, London EC2R 7BN, United Kingdom

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From: <info@eminentsupplierltd.com>
Date: Wed, May 13, 2020 at 8:36 PM
Subject: Attention : Your payment details
To:

Hello SiR/Madam

Thank you for contacting us again we have been expecting to hear from
you . we have already packaged your materials and machine . once we
receive your payment we proceed with your shipment .it will only take
2 to 3 days to get to you, through payload . Make your payment with the
Turkey account number provided for you .

BANK NAME : AKBANK A.S.
ACCAUNT NAME : ALİ Y.
ACCAUNT NUMBER :0692-022xxxx
IBAN NO :TR10 0004 6006 9200 1000 22xxxx
SWİFT CODE :AKBKTRlSXXX
BANKA ADRES :TRABZON AKÇAABAT
ACCOUNT : DOLLAR

Note: You are to send a proof of payment as soon as payment is made.

Thanks
Sevgi Feride
Eminent Suppler Ltd

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From: <info@crediticiounionbank.com>
Date: Fri, May 15, 2020 at 5:09 PM
Subject: Attention : Your income Tax has been updated
To:

Dear Valued customer,

We sincerely Apologize for the delay we Have just confirmed your payment
. Your income tax have also been updated this is your new income tax
code .xxx .once again we apologize for the delay and promise to serve
you more better .

Thank for choosing crediticio Union Bank

Yours Sincerely,
Nicolas Goodman
(CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE)
Crediticio Union Bank

From: <info@crediticiounionbank.com>
Date: Fri, May 15, 2020 at 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: Attention : Payment details
To:

Dear Valued customer ,

Please kindly make this payment on our correspondent agent account below.

ACCOUNT NAME :- UGUR O.
ACCOUNT NUMBER :- 6176xxxx
BANK NAME:- YAPI KREDI BANKASI
IBAN NUMBER :- TR76000670100000006176xxxx.
BRANCH - SUBE:- BEYLIKDUZU BEYKENT SUBESI - 684
ACCOUNT TYPE:- DOLLAR
SWIFT CODE: YAPITRISXXX
HOME ADDRESS:- xx Istanbul TURKEY

Thank you for your anticipation and corporation

Note provide us with the proof of payment

Thanks .

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From: <info@crediticiounionbank.com>
Date: Thu, May 21, 2020 at 8:23 PM
Subject: Attention: Paul Yang
To:

Dear Valued Customer,

Kindly be informed that we are having some challenges with the
Anti-Money Laundering office as regards your document registration.

The agency demands Seal & Stamping fee of $9,800 USD for the completion
of your IMF document registration.

You are advised to come up with this fee as soon as possible to enable
us serve you better.

Yours Sincerely,
Nicolas Goodman
(CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE)