What Is Happening
We have been made aware that fraudsters are impersonating Allenek Industries Ltd by using our company name, logo, and branding to deceive businesses and individuals into making payments for fictitious freight and logistics services.
These scams typically involve fraudsters contacting potential victims via email, phone, or messaging platforms, offering shipping services at below-market rates, requesting upfront payments or deposits, and then disappearing once payment has been made.
In some cases, fraudsters have been known to create fake websites, issue counterfeit invoices bearing our company name, and use email addresses that closely resemble our official domains in order to appear legitimate.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Suspicious email domains
Emails from domains other than @allenek.com or @allenek.co.uk — including slight misspellings such as @alIenek.com (capital i instead of lowercase L) or @allenek-logistics.com.
Requests for upfront payment
Unusually urgent requests for wire transfers, cryptocurrency payments, or deposits to unfamiliar bank accounts before any service agreement is in place.
Unsolicited contact
Unexpected emails or calls offering freight services, job offers, or business opportunities that you did not initiate or enquire about.
Pressure tactics
High-pressure communication urging you to act quickly, threatening to cancel a booking, or claiming a limited-time offer to rush your decision.
Inconsistent documentation
Invoices, quotes, or contracts that contain spelling errors, inconsistent branding, or bank account details that do not match our official records.
Requests for personal data
Requests for sensitive personal or financial information such as bank account details, passport copies, or tax identification numbers via email.
How to Protect Yourself
Always verify the sender's email domain. Legitimate emails from Allenek will only ever come from @allenek.com or @allenek.co.uk. If in doubt, do not reply — contact us directly using the details on this page.
Do not make payments without verification. Before transferring any funds, call us directly on our official phone number to confirm the invoice and bank details are genuine.
Check the website URL carefully. Our official website is www.allenek.com. Be cautious of any website with a similar but slightly different URL.
Be sceptical of unsolicited offers. If you receive an unexpected offer for shipping services, a job opportunity, or a business proposal claiming to be from Allenek, treat it with caution and verify with us directly before proceeding.
Report suspicious activity. If you believe you have been targeted by a scam involving our company name, please report it to us immediately and to the relevant authorities, including Action Fraud (UK) at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong — an offer that seems too good, a request that seems unusual, or communication that feels rushed — stop and verify before taking any action.
Our Position
Allenek Industries Ltd takes the misuse of our company name and brand extremely seriously. We are actively working with the relevant authorities to investigate and take action against those responsible for these fraudulent activities.
Allenek Industries Ltd accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered as a result of transactions entered into with fraudulent parties falsely claiming to represent our company. We will never ask for payment via cryptocurrency, informal wire transfers, or any method outside of our standard invoicing process.
If you are an existing customer and have any doubt about the authenticity of a communication you have received, please contact us immediately using the details below before taking any action.
Contact Us to Verify
If you have received a suspicious communication claiming to be from Allenek, or if you are unsure whether a message, invoice, or offer is genuine, please contact us immediately using the details below.