#Broker Fraud

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Warehouse worker checking driver credentials at loading dock during freight pickup verification

Broker Fraud & Vetting Apr 25, 2026

Email Hijacking and Pickup-Point Fraud Surge in 2026 Cargo Theft

Thieves are hacking carrier email accounts to bid on loads and commit double-brokering scams — while pickup staff remain the weakest link in verification.

By Diana Korczak

Truck trailer being loaded at warehouse dock with security fencing in background

General Apr 25, 2026

Cargo Theft Falls in Q1 as Criminals Buy Trucking Companies Outright

CargoNet reports organized groups are purchasing legitimate motor carriers to bypass anti-fraud controls and operate under valid USDOT authority.

By Hank Rivers