A former employee of British Airways is under investigation for allegedly orchestrating a £3 million immigration scam from a check-in desk at Heathrow Airport. The 24-year-old suspect, who has since moved to India, is accused of charging individuals £25,000 to bypass Terminal 5 security and board planes without proper visa documentation. The scheme reportedly aimed…
In the age of digital bookings and online travel deals, the convenience of purchasing train tickets online has also brought about a rise in fraudulent activities. Scammers have become increasingly sophisticated, creating fake deals and websites to trick unsuspecting travelers out of their money. In this blog, we’ll dive into how these scams work, how…
The vastness of the ocean mirrors the depth of deceit found in marine transport scams, a realm where cargo overcharging and phantom ship hires lurk beneath the surface, waiting to ensnare the unwary. This blog post delves into these murky waters, offering insights to help you steer clear of fraudulent activities and ensure your maritime…
Deceptive online platforms selling shipping containers are defrauding consumers in Western Australia, resulting in a loss of nearly $55,000 among scam victims over the last four months. The losses incurred in 2022 have already surpassed the total reported for the entire year of 2021. Additionally, some individuals have fallen prey to a fraudulent container leasing…
Utilizing a booking loophole, exploiting traveler confusion, and enticing with pledges of incredibly inexpensive tickets, scammers present enticing deals that often fall short of expectations. How can you verify the authenticity of your plane ticket? Simply confirming its validity on the airline’s website may not be foolproof. Beware, as scammers exploit a relatively unknown but…
Human transport scams involve people illegally transporting other people, usually for a fee, across international borders. These scams usually involve smugglers who offer to get people into a country through illegal means, such as fake documents, bribery, or illegal border crossings. Often, the smugglers charge exorbitant amounts of money for their services and often hold…
Motorcycle transport scams are a type of fraud that involves an individual or company misrepresenting themselves as a legitimate motorcycle transport company in order to obtain money from unsuspecting victims. This type of scam typically involves the scammer advertising a low-cost motorcycle transport service, often via an online marketplace such as Craigslist. When a customer…
Water transport scam is a type of fraud that involves the misappropriation of funds from government-funded water transportation projects. The scam involves the misappropriation of funds from the government, usually by corrupt officials, who use the funds for personal gain. The scam is usually perpetrated by creating fake contracts, submitting false invoices and other fraudulent…
The Vanshaj transport scam, also known as the Vanshaj-Nirav Modi scam, was a fraud involving Indian businessman Nirav Modi and his uncle, Mehul Choksi, who owned the Gitanjali Group of Companies and the Vanshaj Transport Company. This fraud was exposed in 2018 and was one of India’s biggest financial scams, with nearly $2 billion being…
Truck transport scams are when a dishonest trucking company or individual offers a transport service that is either overpriced or doesn’t deliver what was promised. Victims of truck transport scams often find themselves paying excessive fees, receiving poor quality service, or not having their goods delivered on time. Common tactics used by scammers include providing…