ID fraud attempts in the cargo and logistics industry are rising, according to U.S.-based identity verification platform IDScan.
In 2023, the company recorded 0.53 percent of fraud attempts, which rose to 1.66 percent in 2024 and to 2.15 percent in 2025. The second quarter of last year marked the worst on record, with fraud attempts jumping 75 percent above the historical average, according to the firm’s 2026 Cargo and Logistics ID Fraud Report.
The data is based on over 1 million identity verification transactions recorded during manufacturing, transport and warehousing operations across North America.
Although fraud percentages seem low, IDScan warns that weak or inconsistent identity screening could leave facilities exposed to theft, cargo diversion and wider operational disruption.
The industry’s reliance on temporary workers and rapid hiring is leaving a gap in vetting and oversight, opening the door for organized cargo theft. Although the demand for logistics service is rising with the explosion of e-commerce, the U.S. still lacks a unified federal tracking framework.
“As fraudsters become more organised and opportunistic, particularly during seasonal hiring peaks and high-volume shipping periods, logistics operators must strengthen identity verification processes to protect assets, staff, and customers,” says Jimmy Roussel, CEO of IDScan.
In its last year’s report on identity fraud, IDScan.net noted that synthetic identities, deepfake images and digital documentation are driving its rise.
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