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:
- Scammers advertise through:
- Facebook Marketplace
- Gumtree
- Other online marketplaces
- Deceptive Methods:
- Clone of legitimate business website
- Use of unwitting “work-from-home” marketers
- Below-market pricing schemes
- False business credentials
- 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:
- Report to local police immediately
- File a report with Action Fraud
- Document all communications
- 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.
