This series of actions – including a new strike force – reflects the Trump Administration’s commitment to saving American lives on our roads
WASHINGTON – On Monday, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy, joined by federal officials and Angel Families, announced a historic interagency effort to crack down on fraud in the trucking industry.
Secretaries Mullin and Duffy were joined Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Derek Barrs, White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud Vice Chairman Andrew Ferguson, and U.S. Attorneys Jerome Gorgon of the Eastern District of Michigan and Adam Mildred of the Northern District of Indiana. They were also joined by Marcus Coleman and his daughter Dalilah, who was critically injured in a 2024 crash with an illegal alien…
This remains the most prevalent form of financial crime globally. It targets the direct access points to your money: your cards and your bank accounts.
- Skimming: Criminals use small devices called “skimmers” placed over ATM or point-of-sale card slots to capture the data from your card’s magnetic strip.
- Card-Not-Present (CNP) Fraud: This occurs during online shopping where a physical card isn’t required. Thieves use stolen card numbers, expiry dates, and CVV codes to make unauthorized purchases.
- Account Takeover (ATO): A hacker gains access to your online banking credentials (often through malware or phishing) and changes the contact details or passwords, locking you out while they drain your funds.