Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
As cargo theft continues to rise in the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is alerting carriers about a sophisticated scheme targeting businesses across the country.
In a recent Liaison Information Report published on Wednesday, April 17, the Office of Private Sector and the FBI’s Little Rock Field Office shared details on a scam that has cost the transportation industry millions.
“This scheme uses social engineering to take over carrier administrator accounts or online accounts for third-party transportation services and trick shippers, brokers or carriers into transferring loads to criminal actors for financial gain,” the agencies said.
