Transport scams in Texas affecting freight trucking at a nighttime logistics hub

Transport Scammers Target Southern U.S. Freight Routes: What Happened in January–February 2026

Texas, USA | January–February 2026 Transportation scams are rising sharply across the Southern United States, with recent cases in Texas freight corridors exposing how criminals are exploiting the logistics and auto transport industry. In late January 2026, a freight-related scam involving false carrier identities and diverted shipments resulted in nearly $40,000 in losses for a…

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Digital illustration depicting the dangers of transportation scams in 2025-2026, showing a wrecked car, fake toll messages, and police lights.

U.S. Transportation Scams Surge in 2025–2026: What Drivers Must Know Now

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…

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