Transport scams 2026 are becoming one of the fastest-growing fraud types in the United States. From fake toll payment texts to car shipping fraud and rideshare scams, Americans are losing millions every year. If you drive, travel, or use transportation services in the U.S., this guide will help you spot transport scams early and avoid…
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…
If you’re buying a used car in Connecticut, especially from a private seller on Facebook Marketplace, be careful—there’s a scam going around where stolen cars are made to look “clean.” In a recent Connecticut case, investigators said stolen vehicles were being traded or sold using changed VIN details and paperwork that looked real, so buyers…
If someone asks for your Uber verification code, they’re not “verifying” you — they’re trying to take over your account. Uber itself warns that it will never ask for your password, verification code, or banking details. Timeline: 4 reported stories (date • place • country) Uber Verification Code Scam: What Happened in 4 Real U.S….
1. Luxury Car Worth $580,000 Missing During Transport — Lawsuit Filed In a rare transportation scams but high‑profile case this week, Mercedes‑Benz Financial Services USA (MBFS) has sued several transport brokers and carriers after a Mercedes‑AMG G63 SUV valued at over $580,000 vanished during shipment from a Brooklyn dealership to Nevada. The complex delivery involved…
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…
When you think about shipping a high-value vehicle, like a $583,689 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, you expect things to go smoothly. But what if your car just vanished mid-transit? This exact scenario recently happened, making headlines and shining a light on the dark side of the auto transport industry. In January 2026, a Mercedes-Benz AMG G63…
📍 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA📅 Date of Incidents: March 30, 2025 and July 19, 2025📰 Source: Chicago Police warning after attacks by a fake rideshare driver Chicago police issued a formal community alert after a man pretending to be a rideshare driver picked up at least two women and proceeded to sexually assault them during…
Car shipping scams can cost you hundreds of dollars and even result in stolen vehicles. Thankfully, it’s easy to avoid most fraudsters if you know what to look for. We’ve put together a list of 10 tips and warning signs to help you avoid auto transport scams: