The fake courier is used in romance scams and trunk boxes scams, claiming to deliver non-existent parcels allegedly send by fake business men on trips abroad and fake US military personnel from various war zones.
The victims are asked to pay fees between $1,499 and $15,750.
From the fake website:
At Apex Security and Logistics Courier Services, we believe that quality people produce consistently excellent service, and continuously innovate to meet customer needs. Our HR initiatives are deliberately designed to attract and maintain the best talents, while continuously nurturing and offering them opportunities to achieve and innovate.
Contact details:
6116 Rivers Ave, North Charleston SC 29406, United States
Branches
1612 Paisley Rd W, Glasgow G52 3QN, United Kingdom
3624 Old Blue Ridge Turnpike Syria, VA 22743
WhatsApp Only +1 (626) 900-8299
First location is stolen from real delivery company operating there since 2001.
The second location is stolen from a Government office.
The 3rd location is stolen from an office belonging to the United States Postal Service.
Entry in the aa419 database of fraudulent websites:
https://db.aa419.org/fakebanksview.php?key=154695From the domain name registration:
Domain name: apexsecurelogistics.com
Updated Date: 2021-04-10
Creation Date: 2020-04-08 Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2022-04-08
Registrar: NAMECHEAP INC
Reseller: NAMECHEAP INC
Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: Redacted for Privacy
Registrant Organization: Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf
This is what the fake courier website looks like: