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.
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:
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.
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.
