- Got a “Package Delivery Issue” Text? It’s Probably a Scam
If you live in the U.S., chances are high you’ve already seen it: “Your USPS / UPS / FedEx package is on hold due to an address issue. Click here to fix it.” These messages look urgent. They arrive when you’re actually waiting for a delivery. And that’s exactly why they work. Americans are being… - Uber Verification Code Scam (OTP) : 4 Real Reports From the U.S. — Dates, Places, and What They Teach Us
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…. - Real Ride-Share Betrayal in Chicago — Fake Driver Assaults Women
📍 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… - Transport Scams 2025: Auto, Shipping, Job & Payment Fraud Exposed
Transport scams 2025 are becoming more sophisticated in 2025, targeting individuals, job seekers, businesses, and migrant workers across air, sea, road, and rail transport sectors. With the rise of online marketplaces, social media recruitment, and fake logistics platforms, scammers are exploiting trust gaps at an unprecedented scale. This guide highlights the latest transport scams to… - Maritime Human Transport Scam: Exploitation of Seafarers via ‘Dark Shipping Fleets’
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… - Human transport scam
Human transport scams involve people illegally transporting other people, usually for a fee, across international borders. These scams usually involve smugglers who offer to get people into a country through illegal means, such as fake documents, bribery, or illegal border crossings. Often, the smugglers charge exorbitant amounts of money for their services and often hold…
Human transport scam is a type of organized crime in which smugglers transport people across international borders in violation of immigration and/or labor laws. The smugglers charge exorbitant fees, often making false promises of safety, employment, or a better life. The victims are usually poor, desperate, and vulnerable individuals who are willing to risk their lives in the hope of a better future.
The smugglers often use various methods to transport people, including land and sea routes. They may use false documents, fraudulent visas, and dangerous methods of transportation to move people. The victims are usually unaware of the risks they face and of the fact that they are being exploited by the smugglers.
The human transport scam can have serious consequences, including physical and psychological harm to the victims, as well as exploitation, trafficking, and forced labor. The smugglers often take advantage of the victims’ desperation and lack of knowledge to extract more money from them. The victims may be subject to physical and mental abuse and exploitation, and may even be sold into slavery.
In addition, the human transport scam can have serious legal consequences for the smugglers. Depending on the country and the severity of the crime, the smugglers may face fines, jail sentences, or deportation. In some cases, the victims may be able to seek compensation from the smugglers.