Fake Broker Impersonation Scam Targets Dispatchers on I-93 Corridor Near Manchester, NH
- Paolo Scrofani
- May 26
- 1 min read
Last week, dispatchers along the I-93 corridor near Manchester, New Hampshire, received urgent calls from someone posing as a legitimate freight broker. The caller used stolen company details and convincing urgency to try rerouting a high-value load to an unauthorized drop yard. Thanks to quick thinking and standard verification steps, the attempt was shut down before the truck ever left its planned route.
Fictitious broker scams are becoming one of the fastest-growing threats in supply chain security. Criminals impersonate trusted brokers, carriers, or even internal team members to trick dispatchers into changing pickup locations, seal numbers, or delivery instructions. These calls often sound completely legitimate — same tone, same industry lingo — which is exactly why they work so well on busy I-93 routes that move steady volumes of electronics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.
When dispatchers fall for the ruse, loads can disappear in minutes with almost no physical theft required. The scam relies entirely on human manipulation rather than breaking seals or jamming GPS.
At TruckWarden, we help dispatch teams and operations staff stay one step ahead of these social-engineering attacks. Our Cargo Theft Prevention Training Certificate includes practical modules on spotting impersonation red flags, asking challenge questions only real partners would know, and immediate escalation protocols that stop these scams cold. A few extra seconds of verification can save an entire load.
Stay sharp, trust but verify every reroute request, and keep your dispatchers trained.
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