Reshipping

A fraud scheme where stolen goods are shipped through intermediaries to obscure their destination

Reshipping fraud involves using intermediaries (often unwitting participants) to receive and forward packages purchased with stolen payment information, helping criminals avoid detection and receive goods purchased fraudulently.

Common Methods

  • Package forwarding
  • Multiple addresses
  • Identity theft
  • Job scams
  • Drop shipping

Warning Signs

  • Work-from-home offers
  • Package receiving jobs
  • International shipping
  • High-value items
  • Quick turnaround

Risk Factors

  • Identity exposure
  • Legal liability
  • Financial loss
  • Criminal involvement
  • Personal safety

Prevention Measures

  • Address verification
  • Shipping restrictions
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Identity checks
  • Pattern detection

Best Practices

  • Verify legitimacy
  • Check employers
  • Document handling
  • Report suspicious activity
  • Maintain records

Reshipping schemes often target innocent individuals as intermediaries, requiring awareness and vigilance to prevent involvement.