In some cases, these phishing emails also wrongly demand documentation like a certificate of insurance and a driver’s license under the guise of preventing fraud. Additionally, they may falsely threaten a fine for not responding within a day—contrary to FMCSA’s standard operating procedures during registration.

These fraudulent messages may originate from addresses such as safety@fmcsa.gov, filing@fmcsa.gov, dotfilings@fmcsa.gov, or audit@fmcsa.gov, which are not sanctioned by FMCSA. Any replies are redirected to @fmcsa-safety-fmcsa.com, a domain that FMCSA does not own or utilize.

Disclosing this information may lead to unauthorized access to FMCSA accounts, as it contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The counterfeit emails are designed to mimic official correspondence, making them appear legitimate. For reference, screenshots of these phishing attempts are available on the FMCSA website.

Official communications from FMCSA concerning information requests will either instruct you to log in to your portal account at FMCSA Login (.gov site) or will be sent directly from an FMCSA designated email address. Legitimate emails typically end with “.gov.” Stakeholders are encouraged to verify any suspicious emails or communication directly with the FMCSA.

Source: Truckers News

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Within the email, there is a link designed to resemble a legitimate URL on the Safer website, mimicking updates to FMCSA’s MCS-150 form. However, the linked page contains entry fields soliciting a carrier’s PIN, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and Social Security number.

The FMCSA emphasizes that providing these details could grant unauthorized access to the FMCSA account, enabling malicious parties to manipulate information and engage in fraudulent freight transactions, impersonating carriers and other entities.

Despite the convincing appearance of the email as originating from the FMCSA, the agency urges caution. They have also shared an image of the problematic module on the web page linked in the email, which has been carefully crafted to appear official.

“[Official safety audit communications] typically come directly from an FMCSA dedicated mailbox, or from the entity within the State that has been assigned the responsibility to conduct the safety audit,” FMCSA said. “While these emails typically end in a .gov extension, we encourage our stakeholders and customers to verify any email or communication they feel to be suspicious with the appropriate agency or contact your FMCSA Division Office directly to clarify.”

Source: Commercial Carrier Journal

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