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Crooks develop Iwo new scams
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PAN-EUROPEAN security firm Eurowatch has warned that criminals are posing as operators' customers to trick them into handing over valuable loads.
This follows news of a new version of the 'round the corner' deception. In a recent case a load was delivered safely to its destination but the next day someone claiming to be the suppliers rang the delivery destination stating that the cargo needed to be moved. A new pick-up was arranged and the cargo was duly delivered to another location.
However, upon investigation it was discovered that no such call had been made by the suppliers. The haulier who picked up the goods had done so in good faith, unaware that the people he was delivering to were criminals.
Eurowatch also warns of a new variation on the 'fraudulent pay rnents' scam. The criminals arranged for purchase of goods by a bank transfer payment. The goods were delivered but the bank account had been closed and the cheque sent as a substitute was not honoured.
A Eurowatch spokesman says: "This is a clever progression from the previous technique after the criminals were thwarted by police publicity and industry co-operation.To target the end of the supply chain where there is likely to be a lack of awareness of this type of crime shows good understanding of the logistics business and is possibly based on inside knowledge."
He concludes: "Although we understand the target company is now aware of this technique, it is unlikely the full spectrum of customers will be and it is likely we will see this crime again."