With the CARES Act in full swing, there is a new round of scam artists out there looking to steal some identities and make some easy money. Granted, no one is safe from scammers, especially trucking companies. Right now we need trucks and drivers to make sure our supplies and essentials are stocked to help us all get through this health crisis. Trucking companies need to take extra steps to ensure the safety of their employees and companies as a whole. Some scams going on right now include CARES Act fraud, Better Business Bureau identity theft, and cyber attacks that shut whole systems down.
A good start to preventing fraud is to do some research. When you know what you are up against, you can help prevent it before it happens. Make sure your truck drivers check and double-check everything they receive to make sure it’s legit. There is no harm in asking questions and looking for verification. Anti-malware software is another good thing to have to help save your information and is an easy thing to get. Click the link below to learn more about this.