Beware Of The Shipping Container Scams

Believe it or not, even shipping containers are susceptible to scams. Over the last couple of years shipping container scams have been on the increase – mainly due to increased market prices and COVID restrictions that have moved many buying and selling interactions of shipping containers online to avoid physical contact as much as necessary.

Shipping container resellers have recently been the target for scammers here in Australia. An alarming number of buyers across Australia have reported buying shipping containers, only never to receive them, meaning out of product and out of pocket.

How Do Shipping Container Scams Work?

Shipping container scammers rely on competitive pricing, reportedly from the biggest names in the shipping container market. Victims of shipping container fraud report being enticed with unbelievably low prices and further convinced by the supposed provider’s legitimate and established names. Customers only realise they’ve been scammed when the containers they have purchased have not arrived.

How to Avoid Shipping Container Scams

Firstly, verify the business you are dealing with. Request their current business registration certificate, liability insurance and proof of banking details – if they cannot supply this information then they are likely fraudsters.

Also, look for things like:

• Proof of full address
• Publicly listed numbers
• Google location information
• Third party business information such as Facebook and Linkedin business profiles
• Reviews and feedback of the business by other people
• Make sure they have a “.com.au” website address, not something like “.comau” – these are fraudulent.
• Most legitimate businesses will not accept cryptocurrency as a payment type, so look to see what avenues of payment they accept.

Scam Websites/Agents:

• anderscontainers.com
• alshippingcontainersau.com
• whitehorsetowingltd.com
• container-discounts.com
• titanshippingcontainers.com
• montoshippingcontainerau.com
• titanshippingcontainers.com
• container-pty.com
• wtglobe.com
• customshippingcontainersau.com
• dukecontainersaustralia.com
• shippingcontainerstandsau.com
• firstchoicecontainers.com
• containersalesau.com

Reliable Shipping Container Supply

If you are looking for a reliable shipping container supplier then you can trust True Blue Containers. We have a wide range of sizes and grades available for container homes and modifications in Perth, Australia.

We are passionate shipping container providers who offer top-quality storage solutions for commercial, consumer, and heavy industry requirements.

We can also provide modifications to a shipping container you already own. All you have to do is provide us with your idea and a detailed sketch that includes your unique requirements. We’ll then provide you with a quote on the work and get started on your modifications.

True Blue Containers’ staff members are available to help and advise you on the practicality and processes involved in undertaking shipping container conversions or modifications. We have many different sizes and types of containers available, have a look at our gallery. Don’t delay and send us an enquiry today, or call 0418 610 641 to discuss your modification ideas.