Fraud Alert : Fake Container Sales
The Port of Montreal wishes to alert the public to an increase in fraudulent container sale schemes.
Scammers are posting fraudulent ads using the name and contact information of the Port of Montreal to offer shipping containers for sale. Their goal is to obtain your personal information or solicit money transfers under false pretenses.
⛔ Please note: The Port of Montreal does not sell containers.
Any ad or email claiming otherwise is a scam.
✅ How to protect yourself:
- Verify the seller’s identity and ensure they are a trusted source.
- Never share personal or financial information with unverified contacts.
- Report any fraudulent ad using the Port of Montreal’s name to the appropriate authorities or the platform where it appears.