Fraud Watch

Grace Sharkey Thursday, December 5, 2024

Fraud Watch: Sneakers, scams and AI

Recent headlines reveal how freight fraud is no respecter of national borders. Authorities have arrested Shenghua Wen, a Chinese national residing illegally in the U.S., on suspicion of exporting firearms, ammunition and restricted military technology to North Korea. Operating out of Long Beach, California, Wen reportedly hid the contraband in shipping containers routed through Hong […]

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Grace Sharkey Thursday, November 28, 2024

Turkey, trimmings and truck heists

As Thanksgiving celebrations near, supply chains face a surge in criminal activity.  A recent CargoNet report highlighted 174 thefts worth $7.84 million during Thanksgiving week over the past five years, with the post-holiday Monday marking the peak for theft and identity fraud. California, Illinois and Texas top the theft hot spots, while warehouses and unattended […]

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