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:
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.
