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Moon Trailer Leasing has had their identity stolen and used for scam after scam in the shipping container industry, so be aware of the red flags.

Watch Out! Don’t Fall for Shipping Container Scams

If you’ve ever been the target of a scam, then you might know that while many scams can be deceivingly accurate or realistic, there’s always one factor or another that you can identify as a consumer and protect yourself from losing money and setting plans back because of it. The shipping container industry has not escaped this scam-ridden fate, and those in the market for a shipping container should be more wary than ever when buying a shipping container.

Recently, Moon Trailer Leasing has been the victim of a string of identity thefts, where scammers take our name, information, and products to illegally scam consumers who are looking for a used shipping container to buy or rent. We’ve been doing our best to combat this surge in scams, but we’re committed to our customers and want to make sure that you’re equipped with knowledge that will keep you and your money safe.

Here’s how to spot a shipping container scam!

Red Flags for Shipping Container Scams

Knowing the red flags for a shipping container scam is important. When you’re buying a big-ticket item such as a Conex Box. Moon Trailer Leasing of Lexington and Moon Container Storage of Louisville are legitimate businesses verified by Google Businesses and Bing Businesses. You can be assured that the number listed on our website or those on our Google Search pages are the numbers that you should call with questions.

Red flags that you might encounter with a shipping container scam:

1. You’re contacted without having filled out a “Request a Quote” form or contacting us first via phone or social media messaging.

  • We cannot send unsolicited emails to contacts that have not willingly given us their information. If you’re contacted via phone or email by someone posing as Moon Trailer Leasing or Moon Container Storage without having contacted us first, the sale is likely a scam.

2. The seller’s contact information does not line up with our official information.

  • If a seller calls you from an unverified number or an email tries to lead you to a different website than the one below, then the sale is likely a scam. Be sure to click on any name that appears on the “From” line in emails, as scam emails will sometimes try to cover their burner email with a realistic name that shows up as a placeholder.

3. The price or discount is too good to be true and/or not listed on our official website.

  • We want our customers to know about any sales or discounts that we have going on and will make every effort to market that to those interested. However, if you receive a digital flyer, coupon, or discount email that lists a price much lower than market value or that isn’t marketed or mentioned anywhere on our website, you should double check with our staff about the promo.

4. The seller attempts to get you to make a deposit before viewing the unit in-person, or is aggressive in their sale.

  • Moon values our customers and aims for the highest satisfaction from them, so we always recommend coming to see the storage container you’re interested in first, meaning that while we will conduct a sale entirely online if necessary, it’s not our go-to or only sales method as a scammer might suggest. A scammer also might be aggressive in their sales tactic and try to pressure you into paying before viewing – which Moon will never do – and require a monetary deposit through an unofficial financial avenue such as:
    • Venmo
    •  Paypal
    • Direct account transfers
    •  CashApp
    • Zelle

5. The seller cannot answer questions that a legitimate employee should be able to answer.

  • If a caller or emailer lacks a general knowledge about shipping containers or about Moon, this is a red flag. Our employees are highly trained, so if you get a call from Moon, the person that you speak with will be able to answer any question you have or direct you to someone who has that knowledge!

Contact Moon to Beat Shipping Container Scams

You can get ahead of the scammers by contacting Moon Trailer Leasing and Moon Container Storage directly and learning more about us and what we do. Our trailer leasing and storage trailers in Kentucky and Southern Indiana are best that there are, so check us out for your needs today!

If you are looking for a portable office, shipping container rentals, or purchasing options in the Kentucky or Southern Indiana, considering giving Moon Trailer Leasing a call. Our experienced team has decades of experience serving the needs of customers throughout Louisville, Lexington, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany. We also specialize in other related services including portable restroom and shower rentals, dumpster rentalsrefrigerated container rentals and more. For additional details or to get a fast and easy quote for your project, give us a call at 502-776-2199. “Ask for the Moon, and get it!”