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Freight Fraud Surges: Direct Thefts Overtake Email Compromises

Highway's Q3 2025 Freight Fraud Index reveals direct thefts now lead fraud vectors, with 605K blocked email attempts and rising identity alerts targeting brokers and carriers.

This news matters because freight fraud directly impacts supply chain costs and reliability, which ultimately affects consumer prices and product availability. As fraudsters shift tactics toward direct thefts and sophisticated identity manipulation, the entire logistics ecosystem becomes more vulnerable during peak shipping seasons. The rising frequency of cargo theft—up 33% year over year according to industry data—means increased costs for businesses that get passed along to consumers through higher prices. For companies relying on freight transportation, these security breaches can mean delayed shipments, lost inventory, and compromised customer relationships. The global nature of these fraud operations, originating from countries like India, Serbia, and Pakistan while targeting domestic hubs in California, Texas, and Florida, demonstrates the sophisticated, organized nature of modern supply chain crime. As we approach holiday shipping peaks, the heightened risk for high-value commodities like consumer electronics and specialty foods means consumers could face both availability issues and price increases if these fraud trends continue unchecked.