Crown Imperial Imports, International Product Registry, Don't let these Scam Artists get you too! Central Islip, New York

Here are copies of a few of the emails I received (I excluded my full name for my protection):

EMAIL #1:
Jan XXXXXX,
Your immediate response qualifies you to definitely receive a 61" Sony Big Screen TV or a Sharp microwave or a Bank Cashier's Check for US$2,741.88 made payable to you or one of the valuable items as listed below.



Consignees are advised that the parcel contents described herein were pre-determined by specific criteria; consignees may determine parcel contents in advance by consulting the information listed as in the Terms & Conditions Approved executed by.

This advertisement is being sent to you from:
Crown International Imports 580 South Research Place Central Islip, NY 11722, USA
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Please read the privacy policy by clicking on Privacy Policy Click here to view the Terms & Conditions

EMAIL #2:
Complete Merchandise List:
No. Item Description ORD. EXT. Value 06 07 08
1. Seimens Dehumidifier Closed
2. The Auroa Borealis Genuine Diamond Jewelry Collection Pending
3. Hoover Upright Vacuum Cleaner Closed
4. Sony Camcorder Closed
5. 61" Sony Big Screen TV Closed
6. Jan XXXXXX $2,741.88
7. Cruisinart Food Processor Closed
8. Black and Decker, Toaster Oven Pending
9. Sony Watchman Pending
10. Pocket Colour TV Pending
11. Canon 35mm Camera Pending
12. Sharp Microwave Pending
13. Braun Coffeemaker Closed
14. Ruby and Opal 24K Gold Necklace Closed
15. Bosch Dishwasher Closed
16. Compaq Personal Computer
Pending
17. Grunding World Band Radio
Pending
18. Sanyo Compact Disc Player
Closed
19. Sterling Silver Tea Set
Closed
20. Whirlpool Washer and Dryer
Pending
21. Bank Cashier's Cheque for US$2,741.88 Closed


This is not a bill. This is a solicitation. You are under no obligation to pay the amount stated unless you accept its offer.


This advertisement is being sent to you from:
International Product Register 580 South Research Place Central Islip, NY 11722, USA
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EMAIL #3:


Jan XXXXXX,
Your immediate response qualifies you to definitely receive a 61" Sony Big Screen TV or a Bank Cashiers Check for US$2,741.88 made payable to you or one of the valuable items as listed.
Jan XXXXXX


Consignees are advised that the parcel contents described herein were pre-determined by specific criteria; consignees may determine parcel contents in advance by consulting the information listed as in the Terms & Conditions Approved executed by.

This advertisement is being sent to you from:
Crown Imports International 580 South Research Place Central Islip, NY 11722, USA
To unsubscribe from receiving further emails from us, please click here: Unsubscribe
Please read the privacy policy by clicking on Privacy Policy
Click here to view the Terms & Conditions

This is where it takes you when you "click" on EMAIL #1:

I have checked my address (below) and I authorise my merchandise or
US $2,741.88 cash alternative to be sent to me immediately.
Click Here, to confirm.

Preapproved parcel ready to ship for Jan XXXXXX
Consignees are advised that the parcel contents described herein were pre-determined by specific criteria; consignees may determine parcel contents in advance by consulting the information listed as in the Terms & Conditions Approved executed by.
Warehouse Release Signature
OPTIONAL PAYMENT METHOD
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PRIVACY POLICY
FAQ

PERSONAL AGREEMENT:
I have checked my address (below) and I authorise my merchandise #552584 or US $2,741.88 cash alternative to be sent to me immediately.
To receive my items, I only pay a modest release fee of just US $31.95.

Card No.

Card Exp. Date
C.V.V No.
(The C.V.V No. appears on the signature strip of your credit card or could be 3 or 4 numbers above your credit card no. If your card no. does not have a CVV no., please use an alternate card with a CVV no.)
For your added security, and to prevent fraudulent use of credit cards, please provide the following: Card holder's date of birth
Please confirm consignee name here:
FIRST NAME LAST NAME

Where do we deliver your merchandise and cash value up to
US $2,741,88?
STREET ADDRESS
CITY PROV./ STATE COUNTRY ZIP/POST

PHONE EMAIL

100% SECURE SHOPPING -Feel secure shopping with us. All our products and services come with a full money back guarantee. A credit card purchase with us is more secure than handing your credit card to a store clerk at a mall or store. Your credit card is safe, because our site uses the latest encryption technology. When you purchase from us your credit card information is protected with secure commerce servers and credit card fraud detection systems.

SECURITY ALERT! Credit card fraud is a felony punishable by heavy fines and jail time. We cooperate fully with all agencies involved with preventing and investigating online credit card fraud. Crime on the internet does not pay! We investigate each and every order, and report every fraudulent attempt to the authorities.

I "clicked" on optional payment methods and this is where it led me (the reason I did this, was because I kind of had an idea it was a scam, and I figured if I sent them a money order (which I did do) that I could trace it):

If you feel uncomfortable about entering your credit card information on this "secure" website, or you want ro use an optional payment method, print the from below, fill it out, and mail it to us with a check or money order USD drawn on a US bank to:

Crown Imports
Department GLX88L
580 South Research Place
Center Islip, NY 11722
USA
Item: 73171

SPECIAL ORDER FORM

Name: |__|__|__|__|__|__|
Address: |__|__|__|__|__|__|
City: |__|__|__|__|__|__|State/Prov: |__|__|
Zip/Postal : |__|__|__|__|__|-|__|__|__|__|
Country: |__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|



This is a "copy & paste" of their Terms & Conditions:

Terms and Conditions

TERMS AND CONDIDITONS FOR CASH AND UNCLAIMED MERCHANDISE ENTITLEMENT:

This CASH AND merchandise offer is being made to a select group of international mail ORDER buyers 18 years of age or older. Each individual who responds by June 30, 2009 will be purchasing one of the items offered herein: ONE BANK CASHIER'S CHECK FOR $2,741.58, ONE Sony 61" Projection TV, ONE Apple MAC Computer 400MH (including printer, key pad, and mouse), One canon 35MM camera, One weber gas barbeque grill, one of two braun coffee makers, one GENUINE ruby & opal 24k gold NECKLACE, one bosch dishwasher, one compaq personal computer, one grundig world band radio, one sanyo compact disc player, one sterling silver tea set, one seimens dehumidifier, one of two cuisinart food processors, one hoover upright vacuum cleaner, one sony camcorder, one whirlpool washer and dryer, one of two black & decker toaster ovens, one sony watchman pocket color tv, and paretti diamond jewelry collection. THESE ITEMS will be offered for sale FOR EACH ADVERTISING PROMOTION THAT IS RELEASED AS A PUBLICITY EFFORT TO GAIN NEW CUSTOMERS. the item each respondent is entitled to purchase has been determined by his/her preselected UNIQUE i.d. number. all items listed are not prIZES or gifts as it is PART OF an intentional publicity program and therefore IT IS a mechandise offering and not a sweepstakes, PRIZE DRAW OR contest. to find out in advance of purchase which item the identificaiton number on the offering circular entitles you to receive, send your name, address and identification number as it appears on the email message, along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope (make sure to include adequate postage for international air-mail) to: Crown Imports, 580 South Research Place, Central Islip, NY 11722, USA. or you may CLICK oN a LINK as described in the faq section. unsold items will not be distributed. sponsor reserves the right to substitute items of comparable monetary value (or the equivalent value in u.s. dollars) for those listed. NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR LOST, INCOMPLETE OR DELAYED RELEASE FORMS. TAXES ARE SOLE RESPONSIBLILITY OF CASH OR MERCHANDISE RECIPIENTS. @ 2001 Crown Imports all rights reserved.


This is a "copy & paste" of their Privacy Policy:

Privacy Policy

At multishipment.com, our utmost priority is ensuring that your personal and payment information is secure and your privacy is respected. This Privacy Policy sets forth the privacy policy pertaining to multishipment.com (the "Site"). We make this Privacy Policy available to you to inform you of how we may collect and use your personal information. This Privacy Policy also advises you of your right, under certain circumstances, to keep your personal information from being shared with third parties that we do business with or other non-affiliated third parties.



Please note that by simply visiting our website, even if you do not make a purchase, you are consenting to receive offers from us regarding our products and services. If, at any time, you do not wish to receive such communication from us, please follow the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of the e-mail.



This Privacy Policy took effect on 6/30/2004 and was most recently updated on 5/21/2007.



Personal Information We Collect and May Disclose

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "Personal Information" means any information by which you can be personally identified, and includes your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and the like.



multishipment.com collects Personal Information only when you voluntarily submit such Personal Information to us, such as when placing a product order through the Site, when becoming a member of multishipment.com, or when entering a contest.



For each visitor to the Site, our web servers automatically recognize information regarding the visitor's domain name (or that of the visitor's access provider) and e-mail address. Regardless of the purpose for which it is submitted, it is multishipment.com's policy to maintain all Personal Information as confidential, and to use such Personal Information for the following purposes:



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This is a "copy & paste" of their FAQ:

Frequently Asked Questions

* Who is Crown Imports?
* How long has Crown Imports been in business?
* How can they afford to give away Expensive Items?
* Can they ship my TV to Timbuktu for just the nominal fee mentioned previously?
* How long will it take to receive my merchandise?
* Can I pay by check or postal order?
* When did I win this prize?
* Do I have to pay additional money when the item is delivered?
* How can I get in touch with Crown Imports?

Who is Crown Imports?

Crown Imports is an international marketer of quality jewelry, leather items and accessories. All International Product Registry products come with a complete money back guarantee, no questions asked.

How long has Crown Imports been in business?

Crown Imports is a tradename of an international catalog company that has been serving satisfied customers since 1990. Crown Imports sells its products and services in 185 countries worldwide.

How can they afford to give away Expensive Items?

Crown Imports cuts the middleman and sources products directly from the manufacturer thereby passing its savings to customers. The international publicity program is part of Crown Imports's way of introducing its line of fine quality merchandise by gathering names for its catalogs.

Can they ship my TV to Timbuktu for just the nominal fee mentioned previously?

Absolutely. Any merchandise regardless of size and weight can be shipped to any part of the world. Crown Imports will bear all shipping costs and arrange for a local distributor in your area to deliver the merchandise to your home.

How long will it take to receive my merchandise?

The normal processing and delivery time for international mail is 6-8 weeks from time of receipt of order. U.S. delivery is within 30 days.

Can I pay by check or postal order?

Absolutely. Please send your release fee with a cheque, money/postal order or bank draft payable to "Crown Imports" in US $ funds and drawn on a US Bank.

When did I win this prize?

You did not win a prize. You have been pre-selected from a limited universe of names to participate in an international publicity program to promote certain quality consumer products that retail for a lot more.

Do I have to pay additional money when the item is delivered?

No. The only price you ever pay for your merchandise is the price listed on the message you received. It's a one time payment with no hidden costs of any kind.

How can I get in touch with Crown Imports?

Write to us at Crown Imports, North American Data Entry Headquarters, 580 South Research Place, Central Islip, NY 11722, USA or you can e-mail us at customerservice@5staroutlet.com. Click "here" to find out which exciting and valuable product will be yours!!
Click here for Terms and Conditions

Where it says Click "here" in the paragraph above, this is a "copy & paste" of where it takes you:

Congratulations, find your package number in the range of numbers below and that is the product you are being offered.
Range Starting Number Range Ending Number Product Offered


214675 214695 Apple iMac Computer
288562 288572 Weber Gas Barbeque Grill
322381 322396 Black & Decker Toaster Oven
351429 351437 Grundig World Band Radio
397852 397859 Whirlpool Washer & Dryer
415162 415195 Bosch Dishwasher
447442 447489 Hoover Upright Vacuum Cleaner
473788 473905 Sony Watchman Pocket Color TV
504788 504814 Seimens Dehumidifier
537471 537487 Canon 35mm Camera
552572 552602 Paretti Diamond Jewelry Collection
559182 559205 Sanyo Compact Disc Player
591755 591830 Sony Camcorder
615647 615789 Compaq Personal Computer
652742 652748 Sony 61" Projection TV or Check for $2,741.88
705247 705668 Braun Coffeemaker
722451 722468 Sterling Silver Tea Set
745411 745435 Cuisinart Food Processor
771582 771598 Digital IXUS APS Camera
794477 794495 Ruby & Opal 24K Gold Necklace


I did not even see all the spelling errors in all of that, until I did "copy & paste". I sent a money order on July 09/08, and to date have received nothing or any word from them.

I have also sent several emails to the contact email address I found for them in their FAQ. Every time I send them an email I receive this (I blocked all personal info for my security):

From: Mail Delivery System
Date: 09/08/2008 4:19:48 PM
To: janXXXXXX@XXXX.ca
Subject: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)


The following message to was undeliverable.
The reason for the problem:
5.1.0 - Unknown address error 550-'unknown user '


I have my money order receipt & actual copies (not "copy & paste") of EVERY item I could possibly find from them. I hope with all of the information I have that Ripoff Report is able to assist with this matter. Hopefully others are smarter than I was & don't fall for this obvious scam.

Jan
Redcliff, Alberta
Canada