Attention Shippers: Fraud is on the rise – are you protected?
Cargo theft, document forgery, double-brokering scams, and cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common in our industry. At MyLogisticsDept, we stay alert, so you stay protected.
Here’s how you & and your freight, can stay safe
Use generic packaging – branded boxes attract thieves
MLD thoroughly vet carriers & verifies addresses (no PO boxes, no shady setups)
We re-confirm contact changes with known sources
We advise documenting driver info & capturing photos at pickup/delivery
We spot red flags in insurance certs – odd fonts, typos, or alterations
Temporary placards on trailers? We treat that as a warning sign
We limit exposure by working only with trusted, established carrier partners
✅ Bonus Tip: Review your insurance coverage – cyber and professional liability protections are more important than ever.
Partnering with MLD means you don’t have to do this alone – we bring fraud awareness and proactive risk management to every shipment.
Want more? Read the FMCSA’s official fraud prevention tips:
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/help/broker-and-carrier-fraud-and-identity-theft