Who This Section Is For

Dispatchers, owner-operators, brokers, and shippers who need plain-English definitions before choosing a checklist.

What to Check First

  • Identify the party asking for action.
  • Write down the MC, USDOT, email domain, phone number, and document version.
  • Separate a red flag from a finding.

Common Documents Involved

  • Rate confirmation
  • Carrier or broker packet
  • BOL or POD
  • Official lookup screenshots
  • Communication timeline

Boundary Note

Fraud basics explain patterns and documentation steps. They do not identify private parties as wrongdoers.

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