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Scammers Steal $325K in Crab Amid Rising Cargo Thefts

2/13/2026

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In July 2025, scammers hacked a trucking firm's email in Worcester, Massachusetts, and the theft of 33,750 pounds of frozen snow crab valued at $325,000 occurred.
Cargo thefts rose to about $725 million in 2025, up 60% from the previous year.
Experts say food and beverages are increasingly targeted due to easier resale.
The White House plans to meet with trucking industry officials to address the threat.

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Story summary

In July 2025, scammers hacked a trucking firm's email in Worcester, Massachusetts, and the theft of 33,750 pounds of frozen snow crab valued at $325,000 occurred.
Cargo thefts rose to about $725 million in 2025, up 60% from the previous year.
Experts say food and beverages are increasingly targeted due to easier resale.
The White House plans to meet with trucking industry officials to address the threat.