7 Devastating Ways the Freight Double-Broker Scam Destroys Carriers, Brokers, and Factoring Companies

Illustration of a truck driver overwhelmed by a Freight Double-Broker Scam, surrounded by hackers, tangled wires, and fraudulent paperwork.

The freight double-broker scam is one of the fastest-growing threats in the transportation industry. It targets carriers, brokers, and factoring companies by exploiting gaps in trust, technology, and oversight. Through a web of fake brokerage credentials and misleading carrier identities, scammers are making off with hundreds of thousands—sometimes millions—of dollars, often before anyone realizes what’s … Read more