If you’ve booked a train ticket online lately, read this before you buy. A real train ticket scam made headlines on January 6, 2026, after a traveler tried to purchase an Amtrak ticket and ended up on a fake booking route that looked official. Scammers are now using the same trick across the U.S., and…
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…
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 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….
📍 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 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…
Here’s what usually happens. You go online to find a company that can move your car or motorcycle. You find one that looks legit and offers a great price — maybe even better than you expected. They ask for a small deposit, maybe a couple hundred bucks, and you send it through a digital wallet…
This week, federal officials revealed their latest efforts in combating fraudulent moving companies, which led to over 60 enforcement actions. Some movers may face the consequence of losing their licenses, although this measure, as discovered by Newsweek, frequently proves ineffective in shutting down these businesses. Launched in April, Operation: Protect Your Move concentrated investigators’ attention…