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This website has been recognised as a scam by people who have contacted me. I have reported it and have had it successfully removed.

The approach of this scam often includes finding potential victims through alluring advertisements on platforms like Gumtree. The advertisements may be posted by individuals who unknowingly believe they are conducting legitimate work-from-home tasks for a real company. These individuals usually never receive compensation for their efforts.

Scammers will then collect your contact details, redirecting you to the fraudulent party, either through direct communication or via a scam email. Offers may feature free delivery and prices significantly lower than what genuine container companies can offer, further tempting potential victims.

If you have fallen prey to this scam, it is vital to immediately report it to the police. Note that direct crime reporting on behalf of others is not possible.

vaplantmachinery.com is a scam website, and you should avoid sending them any payments whatsoever.

They appear to be primarily recruiting people to post advertisements on platforms like Facebook Marketplace on their behalf. You might respond to an advert for a heavily discounted piece of plant machinery, after which the individual posting the advert will direct you to the scammers.

It is likely that the people posting on these platforms are unaware of their role in the scam. Typically, these individuals post ads for a short duration, only to disappear later (presumably when scam victims start to pursue them regarding the machinery they never received).

If you communicate with the scammers behind vaplantmachinery.com, you will typically receive an official-looking quotation that appears slightly or significantly better than genuine market prices. Should you decide to proceed with the purchase, you will be sent a professional-looking invoice containing payment details.

For example, pieces of new plant machinery are often offered at prices far below the standard market value. These offers may seem like a great deal; however, they should serve as clear indicators of a fraudulent scheme, especially when compared to the usual market prices. Potential buyers who are unfamiliar with machinery pricing and markets might fall prey to these deceptive practices.

The invoices tend to include company and VAT registration details, which we suspect have been illicitly obtained or stolen from legitimate businesses not involved in machinery sales.

We believe this scam is claiming new victims daily.

Additionally, the scammers are circulating promotional emails offering “special seasonal clearance sales” or similar deals to lure victims further.

Please avoid vaplantmachinery.com entirely and refrain from sending them any payments under any circumstances. If you engage with this website, you are highly unlikely to recover your money, even if you believe precautionary measures might protect you.

If you have fallen victim to vaplantmachinery.com: Report this to the police and/or Action Fraud as soon as possible. Unfortunately, crimes cannot be reported on behalf of victims.

If possible, we kindly ask that you forward any copies of invoices or written instructions with bank details issued by these scammers. These documents will be kept on file for submission to the authorities if they request further information.

Northern Crane and Machinery, operating under the domain northerncraneandmachinery.com in the United Kingdom, is identified as a fraudulent website. Do not make any payments to this site, as it is a trap designed to deceive customers without delivering any shipping containers. This warning exclusively targets northerncraneandmachinery.com and does not implicate any other similarly named or legitimate businesses.

First flagged in April 2024, it is confirmed that this site is a scam due to the use of plagiarised text and images from other web resources. The site is part of a network of cloned scam websites sharing identical content and imagery. Engaging with northerncraneandmachinery.com, especially if you’re considering purchasing a shipping container, is highly discouraged, as it will result in financial loss.

The approach of this scam often includes finding potential victims through alluring advertisements on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree. The advertisements may be posted by individuals who unknowingly believe they are conducting legitimate work-from-home tasks for a real company. These individuals usually never receive compensation for their efforts.

Scammers will then collect your contact details, redirecting you to the fraudulent party, either through direct communication or via a scam email. They often provide professional-looking quotes and invoices, supported by seemingly credible email addresses and website facades to enhance their legitimacy. Offers may feature free delivery and prices significantly lower than what genuine container companies can offer, further tempting potential victims.

If you have fallen prey to this scam, it is vital to immediately report it to the police and/or action fraud services. Sharing a copy of the invoices received and the banking details requested by the scammers can assist in the investigation. Note that direct crime reporting on behalf of others is not possible.

Website: www.arroway-container.com

Location: United Kingdom

If you are seeking shipping containers, it’s crucial to be aware of the current shipping container scam involving Arroway Container Ltd. The website www.arroway-container.com has been identified as a fraudulent operation. We strongly advise against making any payments to this site, as they have no intention of fulfilling any orders for shipping containers and will simply take your money.

Important Notice: This alert specifically concerns www.arroway-container.com and does not pertain to any other legitimate websites or companies.

Background on Arroway Container Scam:

First reported in August 2024, there are several red flags indicating that www.arroway-container.com is a scam site:

1. Fabricated Reviews: The site’s reviews have been created to mislead potential customers.
2. Unrealistic Pricing: Their prices are suspiciously low and significantly below industry standards.
3. Stolen Imagery: The images displayed on their site have been taken from legitimate sources without permission.
4. Newly Registered Domain: The website was first registered in March and is only six months old at the time of this report.

If you have been communicating with www.arroway-container.com regarding purchasing a shipping container, please do not send them any payments. Engaging with this site can lead to financial loss.

Uncovering the Scam:

Chances are, if you’ve encountered this ‘company’, you may have seen their advertisements offering enticing prices on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, or other online marketplaces. If you made contact, be cautious—the person behind the advertisement might be a victim themselves, thinking they’re conducting legitimate ‘work from home’ marketing for a trustworthy business. Unfortunately, these individuals likely do not receive payment for their efforts.

The scammers may ask for your contact information and then furnish you with their email address to continue the scam. Once you engage directly with them, they may present formal-looking quotes and invoices, supported by seemingly legitimate email addresses and websites to create a façade of credibility. Often, their quotes will include offers for free delivery and will be significantly cheaper than the prices offered by reputable container suppliers.

What to Do if You’ve Been Scammed:

If you believe you’ve been a victim of this scam, immediately report this to your local police and/or Action Fraud. Additionally, we encourage you to share your experience with us. If you’re willing to provide a copy of any invoices or the bank details requested for payment, this information can be instrumental in investigating these fraudulent activities. Please note, we are unable to report crimes on behalf of others.

Stay safe and protect your finances by being vigilant against shipping container scams like Arroway Container Ltd.

United Kingdom

lilavadiproductsltd.com is a scam website.

Please do not send any payments to lilavadiproductsltd.com, they will take your money and have no intention of supplying you with a shipping container

This post only relates to lilavadiproductsltd.com and not any other similar website or similar sounding company that may be perfectly legitimate.

First reported in June 2024 – we can be sure this is a scam site is as follows.

• Text lifted from another website
• Images have been copied from other websites
• All 4 address’ listed are attributed to other businesses
• Prices offered are way below current factory prices and are unrealistic
• Social media links are not linked
• Site is incomplete without various legal policies

If you are speaking with lilavadiproductsltd.com about buying a shipping container please do not send them any payments. You will lose your money.

Chances are if you found this ‘company’ – you will have found some adverts with very good prices on Facebook marketplace, gumtree or another online marketplace.

If you got in touch, the person posting the advert is likely a victim themselves, they believe they are doing ‘work from home’ marketing work for a legitimate firm, we believe these posters never get paid for their work.

They will take your contact number and pass it onto the scammers, or give you the scammers email address and ask you to contact them.

Once you are dealing directly with the scammers they will offer formal looking quotes and invoices with official looking email address and website as backup to help them come across as legitimate. Often their quotes may include an offer for free delivery but they will always be much cheaper than any legitimate container company can physically offer.

If you have been scammed, please report this to the police and / or action fraud ASAP, we would also like to hear from you, and if you are happy to share a copy of the invoice they sent and the bank details they have asked you to pay into this can be very helpful. We cannot report crimes on behalf of anyone else unfortunately.

Quantic Boxes, operating under www.quanticboxes.com in the United Kingdom, is identified as a fraudulent website. Avoid transferring any funds to them, as they will not deliver any shipping containers despite receiving payments. This warning is specifically about www.quanticboxes.com and does not apply to other similarly named or legitimate websites.

This site was first highlighted as a scam in July 2024. Indicators include content stolen from other sites, the use of images and staff details lifted from elsewhere, and the website’s recent registration in April, making it only three months old at the time it was reported. Furthermore, it misleadingly claims membership in two associations, which has been proven false.

If you encounter www.quanticboxes.com through advertisements boasting low prices on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree, proceed with caution, as these are likely deceptive. Those posting the advertisements might themselves be victims, believing they are participating in legitimate marketing work from home, for which they receive no payment.

These deceptive adverts often collect your contact information to pass on to scammers or direct you to communicate with the scammers directly via provided email addresses. The scammers then present professional-looking quotes and invoices backed by seemingly official email addresses and websites to appear credible. Their offers, which may include free delivery, are consistently priced lower than what a genuine container company can realistically offer.

If you have fallen victim to this scam, it is crucial to report the incident to the police and Action Fraud as soon as possible. Sharing a copy of the invoice and the bank details you were instructed to pay into can also be highly valuable. However, note that it is not possible for third parties to report such crimes on another’s behalf.

It has come to our attention that the website shippingcontainersuklimited.com is a fraudulent operation. We strongly advise against making any payments to this site, as they have no intention of supplying you with a shipping container.

Identifying the Scam

This warning specifically targets shippingcontainersuklimited.com and does not extend to any other websites or companies with similar names that may be genuine.

The reasons for identifying this site as a scam are clear:

• The website was first flagged in February 2024.
• It features text copied from another site, with only the company name altered.
• Images used on the site are sourced from other websites.
• The site was established in December 2023.
• The address provided is linked to an unrelated business.

How the Container Scam Works

If you have been in communication with shippingcontainersuklimited.com regarding purchasing a shipping container, do not send any payments. You will inevitably lose your money.

Should you encounter this ‘company’, you might have seen appealing ads with excellent prices on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree.

Individuals posting these ads may themselves be victims, believing they are participating in legitimate ‘work from home’ marketing roles. It is believed that these individuals never receive payment for their efforts.

These individuals might collect your phone number and pass it on to the scammers or provide you with the scammers’ email address, encouraging you to initiate contact.

Once in direct communication with the scammers, they will furnish you with formal-looking quotes and invoices, supported by authentic-looking email addresses and websites to appear legitimate. Their quotes often promise free delivery and are priced significantly lower than any reputable container company could offer.

Reporting the Scam

If you have fallen victim to this scam, please report it to the police and/or Action Fraud as soon as possible. We would also appreciate hearing from you. If you are willing to share a copy of the invoice you received and the bank details you were asked to pay into, it could be extremely useful. Unfortunately, we are unable to report crimes on behalf of others.

Warning: v-containers.co.uk is a fraudulent website.
We strongly advise against making any payments to v-containers.co.uk, as they have no intention of delivering a shipping container and will likely abscond with your money.

This alert pertains specifically to v-containers.co.uk and not to any other legitimate website or company with a similar name.

Initial Reports:
First identified as a scam site in January 2024. Here are the reasons we can confirm its fraudulent nature:

• Utilises images taken from other legitimate websites.
• Established in August 2023.
• Lacks a physical address.
• Content has been plagiarised from various sources.

If you are in contact with v-containers.co.uk regarding the purchase of a shipping container, do not proceed with payment; doing so will result in financial loss.

Identifying the Scam:
If you have discovered this ‘company,’ it is likely through enticing ads featuring attractive prices on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, or other online marketplaces.

Individuals posting these adverts might also be victims, believing they are engaged in ‘work from home’ promotional tasks for a genuine business; it seems they often do not get compensated for their efforts.

These individuals may either share your contact details with the scammers or provide you with the scammer’s email address to initiate contact.

Once you engage with the scammers directly, they will present seemingly legitimate quotes and invoices, often using official-looking email addresses and websites to lend an air of authenticity. Their offers may often include attractive free delivery options, but rest assured, their prices will be significantly lower than what any credible container company would offer.

What To Do If You’ve Been Scammed:
If you have fallen victim to this scam, it is crucial to report the incident to the police or Action Fraud immediately. We are interested in hearing from you; if you’re willing to share a copy of the invoice received and the bank details you were instructed to use for payment, this information can assist us with further investigations. Unfortunately, we cannot file reports on behalf of others.

Kingswinford Plant and Machinery, found at kingswinfordplantmachinery.com, is a fraudulent website. Under no circumstances should payments be made to them, as they have no plans to supply any shipping containers.

This warning is specific to kingswinfordplantmachinery.com and does not refer to any other companies with a similar name that may be legitimate.

This site first raised alarms in April 2024 for several reasons: content has been plagiarised from other websites with only a name change, images are also pilfered, the site was launched in January 2024, and the address used belongs to an unrelated business, making it part of a series of replicated scam sites.

If you’re dealing with kingswinfordplantmachinery.com, particularly regarding the purchase of a shipping container, refrain from making any payments as it will result in financial loss.

Typically, if you encountered this ‘company,’ it would likely have been through enticing advertisements offering great deals on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, or other digital marketplaces. The individuals posting these ads might themselves be victims, mistakenly executing ‘work from home’ marketing for what they believe is a legitimate company but are usually unpaid for their efforts.

Upon contacting these posters, they may ask for your phone number for the scammers, or provide you with an email address they urge you to reach out to. Soon, you’ll be directly interacting with scammers who present convincing-looking quotes and invoices, supported by seemingly official email addresses and websites to bolster their legitimacy. Quotes may even promise free delivery, yet remain significantly cheaper than any bona fide container company can realistically offer.

If you fall victim to this scam, promptly report it to the police or Action Fraud. We would also appreciate hearing from you, and if you’re willing, sharing the invoice and bank details provided to you can be beneficial. Unfortunately, we are unable to report these crimes on behalf of others.