Luxury car scam warning in Texas showing fake online car listing and fraud alert

Boerne, Texas Police Warn of Online Luxury Car Scam After $40,000 Loss (Feb 3, 2026)

On February 3, 2026, police in Boerne, Texas (near San Antonio) warned the public about an online luxury car scam that has already cost victims about $40,000. According to the Boerne Police Department, scammers used a fake company name — “Always Boerne” — to advertise high-end luxury vehicles online and collect money through online payments….

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Transport scams in Texas affecting freight trucking at a nighttime logistics hub

Transport Scammers Target Southern U.S. Freight Routes: What Happened in January–February 2026

Texas, USA | January–February 2026 Transportation scams are rising sharply across the Southern United States, with recent cases in Texas freight corridors exposing how criminals are exploiting the logistics and auto transport industry. In late January 2026, a freight-related scam involving false carrier identities and diverted shipments resulted in nearly $40,000 in losses for a…

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Illustration warning about transport scams in the Southern U.S., showing a truck, cargo containers, a boat, cash, and a fake contract over a highlighted U.S. map.

Transport Scams on the Rise in the Southern United States: What You Need to Know

Transport scams are growing fast across the U.S., and the Southern states (Florida, Texas, Georgia, and nearby regions) are getting hit hard. Why? The South has huge volumes of car shipping, port traffic, and freight movement—perfect conditions for scammers to blend in, impersonate real businesses, and disappear after collecting money. These transport scams don’t just…

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Connecticut VIN swapping scam warning image showing a used car for sale, altered VIN plate, and forged title documents

Connecticut Used-Car Scam Alert: VIN Swapping + Title Washing Is Spiking—How to Avoid Buying a Stolen Vehicle

If you’re buying a used car in Connecticut, especially from a private seller on Facebook Marketplace, be careful—there’s a scam going around where stolen cars are made to look “clean.” In a recent Connecticut case, investigators said stolen vehicles were being traded or sold using changed VIN details and paperwork that looked real, so buyers…

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Uber verification code scam illustration showing OTP code on a phone with a hooded scammer and U.S. map pins.

Uber Verification Code Scam (OTP) : 4 Real Reports From the U.S. — Dates, Places, and What They Teach Us

If someone asks for your Uber verification code, they’re not “verifying” you — they’re trying to take over your account. Uber itself warns that it will never ask for your password, verification code, or banking details. Timeline: 4 reported stories (date • place • country) Uber Verification Code Scam: What Happened in 4 Real U.S….

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Air transport scam in the southern USA showing fake airline tickets, scam alert on phone, distressed travelers, and airport police lights

Air Transport Scam Uncovered in South USA: Travelers Duped by Fake Airline Support in January 2026

In January, what started as a routine flight disruption for several travelers flying out of the southern United States quickly turned into a costly air transport scam. Passengers departing from major hubs such as Miami, Houston, and Atlanta reported losing thousands of dollars after unknowingly interacting with fake airline customer service agents posing as official…

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Water transport scam in the southern USA showing a fraudulent boat sale, stolen money, police boats, and scam alert warning

Water Transport Scam Exposed in South Florida: Dozens of Boat Buyers Allegedly Defrauded in Miami Shores Case

A major water transport scam in the southern United States has come to light after authorities in Miami Shores, Florida, arrested a man accused of defrauding dozens—possibly more than 100—boat buyers in a scheme that has cost victims hundreds of thousands of dollars. The case highlights how marine transport and boat shipping fraud is becoming…

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