In this episode, Paul M. from Ship Sierra shares how his team stopped a $150K cargo theft in progress. A dispatcher flagged a suspicious rate con with odd fonts and inflated pricing. The scammer, posing as a broker, tried to reroute a high-value eggnog liquor load from Maryland to Arizona under the cover of a blind shipment.

Paul’s team acted fast:
• Verified the real delivery via the BOL
• Blocked all scammer communication
• Alerted the manufacturer and distributor
• Delivered the load to a secure warehouse within 24 hours

Paul breaks down common scam tactics—altered documents, spoofed emails, and blind shipment redirections—and shares the new vetting protocols they now use to stay ahead.

Key takeaway: Blind shipments + high-value freight = red flags. Always verify, inspect rate cons closely, and don’t hesitate to escalate.

Listen in and help protect our industry from fraud.