In fake carrier fraud, criminals pretend to be reliable carriers. As soon as they have won a transport order, the goods often disappear without a trace, resulting in considerable financial damage. That is why, among others, Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN), the Centre for Crime Prevention and Safety (CCV), Platform for Safe Entrepreneurship (PvO), the police and freight platforms, among others, are opting for a joint approach. For insurers, this cooperation offers clear added value. By combining knowledge, signals and preventive measures, parties can identify transport fraud earlier and help prevent damage. In this way, the foundation not only contributes to a safer logistics sector, to less damage, but also to a better protected insurance market.
From barrier model to practice
The Fake Carrier Foundation builds on the Fake Carrier Barrier Model from 2025. This model maps out the fraudulent process step by step and shows where companies can carry out effective checks. By erecting barriers at multiple times, organisations make it significantly more difficult for fraudsters to impersonate legitimate carriers.
Practical tools for businesses
The foundation supports companies with concrete tools. For example, organisations can use free verification tools to verify the identity of carriers. In addition, the foundation offers commercial verification tools for companies that need more extensive screening. The foundation is also strongly committed to knowledge sharing and awareness. By sharing current signals about new fraud methods, it helps companies to recognise suspicious situations earlier and prevent fraud.
Broad cooperation within the chain
The strength of the initiative lies in the collaboration. Representatives of Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN), the Dutch Association of Insurers, the Centre for Crime Prevention and Security (CCV), Platform for Safe Entrepreneurship (PvO), the police and freight platforms, among others, are working together on a resilient logistics chain.
Want to know more? Visit the website of the Fake Carrier Foundation for more information about the barrier model, the available verification tools and the possibilities to join the initiative.