Freight Fraud & Cargo Theft Glossary

Quick Definition Social engineering is the manipulation of people—rather than systems—to gain unauthorized access to freight, data, or financial resources.  Social…

Quick Definition Impersonation scams occur when fraudsters pose as trusted transportation partners to gain access to freight, data, or payments.  Impersonation is the foundation…

Quick Definition Pilferage is partial cargo theft—the unauthorized removal of goods from a shipment—most often occurring during transit, at cross-dock…

Quick Definition A fictitious pickup occurs when freight is released to an unauthorized party impersonating a legitimate carrier or driver. Fictitious pickups…

Quick Definition Freight fraud is the use of deception, impersonation, or manipulation to steal cargo, money, or services across the transportation…

Quick Definition Hijacking in trucking is the unauthorized takeover of a vehicle or shipment during transit—through force, deception, or digital manipulation—resulting…