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The website acsplantmachinerysales.co.uk has been identified as a fraudulent operation targeting shipping container buyers. Multiple victims have reported losses. DO NOT send any payments to this company.

Red Flags Identified (September 2023):

• Prices significantly below market rates
• Content plagiarized from legitimate websites
• Images stolen from eBay listings
• Recently registered website
• Multiple confirmed victim reports

How This Scam Works:

1. Scammers advertise through:

• Facebook Marketplace
• Gumtree
• Other online marketplaces

1. Deceptive Tactics:

• Use of unwitting “work-from-home” marketers
• Professional-looking but fraudulent website
• Below-market pricing with “free delivery” offers
• Official-looking documentation

1. Warning Signs:

• Unusually low prices
• Pressure to make quick payments
• Free delivery promises
• Unrealistic deals

If You’ve Been Victimized:

1. Report to local police immediately
2. File a report with Action Fraud
3. Document all communications
4. Preserve copies of invoices and payment details

Protect Yourself:

• Verify company legitimacy
• Research market prices
• Be suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true
• Never send payment without thorough verification

This warning specifically pertains to acsplantmachinerysales.co.uk and should not be confused with legitimate companies with similar names.

Beware: www.cabinwestcontainers.co.uk is a fraudulent website. Do not send any payments to cabinwestcontainers.co.uk, as they will take your money without any intention of delivering a shipping container.

This warning specifically concerns cabinwestcontainers.co.uk and does not apply to any other similar or similarly named companies that may be entirely legitimate.

First reported in October 2023, the evidence demonstrating this website is a scam includes:

• Prices that are significantly lower than industry standards.
• Images taken from other legitimate websites.
• The website appears to be a copy of another site.
• The company was established in August 2023.
• The listed telephone number is non-functional.
• The address provided does not correspond to any verified business.

If you’re in communication with cabinwestcontainers.co.uk regarding the purchase of a shipping container, please refrain from making any payments. You will likely lose your money.

If you discovered this ‘company’, it’s probable you came across attractive advertisements on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, or other online marketplaces.

Be aware that the individual who posted the ad may also be a victim, mistakenly believing they are performing legitimate marketing work from home. These individuals often receive no payment for their efforts.

These scammers are likely to collect your contact details and either pass them to other scammers or provide you with a fraudulent email address for you to use.

Once you engage directly with these scammers, they will present false but convincing quotes and invoices using seemingly professional email addresses and websites to create an illusion of legitimacy. They often offer deals that include free delivery, but their prices will consistently be much lower than those from any real shipping container company.

If you’ve fallen victim to this scam, it is crucial to report it to the police or Action Fraud immediately. We would also appreciate hearing from you; if you’re comfortable sharing a copy of the invoice they sent and the bank details they provided for payment, this information could be invaluable. Unfortunately, we cannot report crimes on behalf of others.

The website r-hcontainerservice.com has been identified as a fraudulent operation targeting shipping container buyers. DO NOT send any payments to this company.

Red Flags Identified (September 2023):

• Prices significantly below market rates
• Compromised/hacked social media accounts
• Stolen images from legitimate container websites
• Plagiarized website content
• Fake testimonials copied from other companies

How This Scam Works:

1. Scammers advertise unrealistically low-priced containers on platforms like:

• Facebook Marketplace
• Gumtree
• Other online marketplaces

1. They often operate through:

• Unknowing “work-from-home marketers”
• Compromised social media accounts
• Professional-looking but fraudulent websites

1. Scam Process:

• Initial contact through marketplace ads
• Transfer to direct communication with scammers
• Provision of official-looking quotes and invoices
• Offers of “free delivery” with below-market prices
• Disappearance after payment

If You’ve Been Targeted:

1. Report to local police immediately
2. File a report with Action Fraud
3. Document all communications and payment details
4. Share evidence with relevant authorities

Protect Yourself:

• Research market prices thoroughly
• Verify company credentials
• Be wary of prices that seem too good to be true
• Never send payment to unverified businesses

This warning specifically pertains to r-hcontainerservice.com and should not be confused with legitimate companies with similar names.

The website teessidecontainers.com has been identified as a fraudulent operation targeting shipping container buyers. Multiple victims have reported losses since May 2023. DO NOT send any payments to this company.

Red Flags Identified:

• New website (created 2 months before first report)
• Fake business address
• Website cloned from legitimate business
• Stolen content and images
• Multiple confirmed victim reports

How This Scam Operates:

1. Scammers advertise through:

• Facebook Marketplace
• Gumtree
• Other online marketplaces

1. Deceptive Methods:

• Clone of legitimate business website
• Use of unwitting “work-from-home” marketers
• Below-market pricing schemes
• False business credentials

1. Common Tactics:

• Professional-looking quotes and invoices
• “Free delivery” offers
• Prices significantly below market value
• Pressure to make quick payments

If You’ve Been Victimized:

1. Report to local police immediately
2. File a report with Action Fraud
3. Document all communications
4. Save copies of invoices and payment details

Protect Yourself:

• Verify company’s physical existence
• Check business registration details
• Research market prices
• Be wary of unusually low prices
• Never send payment without thorough verification

This warning specifically pertains to teessidecontainers.com and should not be confused with legitimate companies with similar names.

(www.globalboxesltd.com)

The website globalboxesltd.com has been identified as a fraudulent operation targeting potential shipping container buyers. DO NOT send any payments to this company.

Key Warning Signs of Shipping Container Scams:

• Suspiciously low prices
• Promises of free delivery
• Brand new websites with little history
• False business addresses (often using self-storage locations)
• Phone numbers linked to multiple scam reports
• Stolen images and content from legitimate traders
• Heavy advertising on Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, etc.

How These Scams Typically Operate:

1. Scammers post attractive deals on marketplace platforms
2. They often use unwitting “work-from-home marketers” who believe they’re working for a legitimate company
3. These marketers forward potential customers to the scammers
4. Scammers send professional-looking quotes and invoices
5. Once payment is made, no container is delivered

If You’ve Been Victimized:

1. Report to local police immediately
2. File a report with Action Fraud
3. Document all communications, invoices, and payment details
4. Be wary of similar scams using variations of company names

Remember: If a container price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always verify company credentials and never send payment to unverified businesses.

This warning specifically pertains to globalboxesltd.com and should not be confused with other legitimate companies with similar names.