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Fraud
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Retailers
$100 Billion Challenge: Tackling Fraudulent Returns
The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that over $100 billion worth of merchandise was fraudulently returned in the U.S. in 2023, a figure that's more than doubled since 2020.
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$400,000 Tequila Heist
Thieves hijack a shipment of 19,000 bottles of tequila worth nearly $400,000, disrupting a US distributor's plans for a new tequila line launch.
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2023 Winter Holiday Season Cargo Theft Trends
Watch out for cargo theft this holiday season. Here are key trends, high-theft areas, targeted commodities, and essential security tips to protect your shipments.
Fraud
Tackling the Double Brokering Threat: Insights and Solutions for Freight Brokers
Double brokering was found to be the number one type of fraud that worries freight brokers the most, with 50% placing it as their top concern. Here's what can be done about it.
Trucking
Former Roadrunner Manager Sentenced for $113K Wire Fraud
Ex-Roadrunner dispatch manager sentenced to 18 months for stealing nearly $113K through wire fraud, highlighting management issues.
Fraud
Largest Counterfeit Goods Seizure in U.S. History
NYC authorities seized $1.03 billion in counterfeit luxury items.
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Pilot's Bribery Accusation Shakes Industry
At least 15 Pilot executives were allegedly offered bribes by the Haslam family to hike profits.
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$40M Trucking Ponzi Scheme Ends in Jail Time
Michigan man sentenced to 17 years for duping investors into a trucking venture with false promises of hefty returns.
Fraud
$9.5M in Stolen Goods Recovered
Manuel Alfredo Revolorio and Alondra Ramirez Cuevas were arrested for holding $9.5 million worth of goods stolen from big-box retailers.
Fraud
Darien Student's $3.5M Shipping Fraud Scheme
21-year-old Darien College student faces 45 years in prison for orchestrating a $3.5M shipping fraud scheme.
Fraud
Beware: Advanced Phishing Tactics Aimed at Stealing DAT Logins
Someone is impersonating DAT with an email address of case@onedatfreight.com.
Fraud
The Curious Case of Stolen Kit Kats
55,000 rare Japanese Kit Kats disappear in a complex heist, highlighting the rise of strategic cargo theft.