Dark Shipping Fleet Risks and Seafarer Exploitation This issue has contributed to widespread seafarer exploitation, affecting thousands of workers globally. Maritime human transport scam cases are rising globally as dark shipping fleets exploit seafarers under unsafe and illegal conditions. These vessels operate outside formal maritime tracking systems, often transferring oil, weapons, or other goods under…
Transport scams are growing fast across the U.S., and the Southern states (Florida, Texas, Georgia, and nearby regions) are getting hit hard. Why? The South has huge volumes of car shipping, port traffic, and freight movement—perfect conditions for scammers to blend in, impersonate real businesses, and disappear after collecting money. These transport scams don’t just…
Utilizing a booking loophole, exploiting traveler confusion, and enticing with pledges of incredibly inexpensive tickets, scammers present enticing deals that often fall short of expectations. How can you verify the authenticity of your plane ticket? Simply confirming its validity on the airline’s website may not be foolproof. Beware, as scammers exploit a relatively unknown but…
A major UK railway scam has exposed serious flaws in the country’s train compensation system after two university students successfully defrauded rail operators of more than £140,000 by exploiting a loophole in the widely used Delay Repay refund scheme. The scam was carried out by Li Liu (26) and Wanqing Yu (25), who were living…
The truck arrived on time.The documents looked perfect.The driver sounded professional. And yet — the load was never seen again. This is no longer a rare story in the transportation industry. What’s changed isn’t just the volume of fraud — it’s how believable scams have become. Artificial intelligence has quietly removed the mistakes scammers used…
Every driver in the United States who uses toll road payment scam should be aware of a rapidly escalating scam trend in 2025–2026: fraudulent toll payment texts and fake toll charges designed to steal money and personal data. These scams are spreading coast-to-coast, and they’re tricking thousands of people every month — especially in areas…
Fake auto transport companies operate by taking advantage of unsuspecting customers who are not knowledgeable about the auto transport industry. They will often offer a low price to lure unsuspecting customers in, and then try to add additional charges once the customer has committed to the service. They may also offer services that are not…
Truck transport scams are when a dishonest trucking company or individual offers a transport service that is either overpriced or doesn’t deliver what was promised. Victims of truck transport scams often find themselves paying excessive fees, receiving poor quality service, or not having their goods delivered on time. Common tactics used by scammers include providing…
A couple from Quebec has been apprehended in connection with the “grandparent scam,” which led to a combined loss of $27,000 for two Saanich residents this week. The arrests were made at Vancouver International Airport, where a 26-year-old man from Montreal and a 24-year-old woman from Quebec City were taken into custody. They are set…
A former employee of British Airways is under investigation for allegedly orchestrating a £3 million immigration scam from a check-in desk at Heathrow Airport. The 24-year-old suspect, who has since moved to India, is accused of charging individuals £25,000 to bypass Terminal 5 security and board planes without proper visa documentation. The scheme reportedly aimed…