Energy Storage Container Scam

What are shipping container scams?

In the rapidly expanding container market, shipping container scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Fraudulent sellers exploit buyers with fake listings, bogus deals, and empty promises. This guide will help you identify these scams, and provide you with tools to protect your investments and personal information.

What are energy scams?

Energy scams involve people pretending to be energy companies or regulators to get your money or personal information. These scammers may pretend to be your energy company, say they’re from Ofgem or even from Energy Saving Trust to try and gain your trust.

Are container scams a real thing?

“It goes without saying that scams, including container scams, have been around for years, however these particular scammers are fraudulently using our company branding, staff photos, logos and even dummy email addresses to create invoices that, at first glance, look legitimate.

Can a scammer sell your energy?

This is where a scammer claims to be from the energy regulator Ofgem. They may ask you to change your bank details or provide personal information to get funding or cheap energy. Ofgem will never ask you for personal information. They will also never sell you energy or show up at your house.

How do I know if a container is a scam?

Before committing to a purchase, ask to view the containers in person. If a company is hesitant or refuses, this is a major red flag, and could be a scam. Seeing the container on-site helps verify the condition and authenticity of the offer.

Are S Jones containers scammed out of thousands of pounds?

Sarah Green, sales manager at S Jones Containers, said: “Over the last six months, we’ve been experiencing an increasing number of calls from people who believe they’ve have bought a container from S Jones, only to find out there’s no record of them on our system and they’ve been scammed out of thousands of pounds.