Description

On July 17, 2025, I completed a wire transfer for $4,965.00 to what I believed was a legitimate business, TP Containers, for the purchase of a Black Anvil 7x16 enclosed trailer with 84” interior height. The invoice came from a representative named Ernest Kobus, who listed a business address in Aransas Pass, TX and sent correspondence from an email address ending in @tpcontainers.com. After submitting payment, I received confirmation that the transfer went through to a company called First Choice Cargo LLC—a name that was never mentioned in the invoice, quote, or communication. When I researched further, I discovered that TP Containers appears to have no legitimate online presence: • Their website links lead to inactive or placeholder social media accounts. • Their Twitter account is suspended. • Their Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube accounts have no content or followers. • The business address listed is not traceable to a verified physical storefront. Since payment, I have not received any shipment updates, confirmation of receipt, or follow-up communication, despite reaching out multiple times. I now believe this may be a scam operation, and I have filed a dispute with my bank and am reporting this activity for investigation. I am devastated, as this was a significant business purchase for a project that I worked hard to fund. I am submitting this complaint to alert others and to request investigation into this potentially fraudulent business. All documentation is available upon request, including the invoice, payment receipt, and correspondence.