Fake freight broker redirects $273K seafood shipment in New Jersey cargo theft attempt

A series of phone calls and text messages appeared to come from a trusted freight broker. The driver followed those instructions, unaware of what awaited at the destination. Investigators uncovered a cargo theft scheme that raises questions about shipment verification and broker impersonation.

Oct 9, 2026 - 17:00
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Fake freight broker redirects $273K seafood shipment in New Jersey cargo theft attempt
A series of phone calls and text messages appeared to come from a trusted freight broker. The driver followed those instructions, unaware of what awaited at the destination. Investigators uncovered a cargo theft scheme that raises questions about shipment verification and broker impersonation.

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