Beware of fraudulent emails claiming to be from FMCSA. These emails request registered entities to complete attached forms, asking for sensitive information such as SSN and USDOT PIN. It’s important to note that FMCSA does not require this information on official forms. Please do not fill out any attached forms. If you need further information, visit https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/registration-alerts#Fake%20Email.
Please keep in mind that if FMCSA requires information from you, they will ask you to log in to your portal account or communicate directly from an official FMCSA email address, not from safety@fmcsa.gov or filing@fmcsa.gov.
SCAM ALERT: FMCSA is aware of a fake email being sent to carriers. This email, pretending to come from FMCSA, asks carriers to complete an attached registration form. In some cases, the email asks carriers to upload a copy of a certificate of insurance and Driver’s License to protect against fraud. The altered form requires a customer to provide their Social Security Number, USDOT Personal Identification Number, and RMIS ID (Registry Monitoring Insurance Services/FMCSA Integration).[SJ(1]
Remember!
✅ FMCSA would not request this information on a form.
✅ Communications from FMCSA relating to information requests of this type would either request you to log in to your portal account or come directly from an FMCSA dedicated mailbox.
✅ Communications from FMCSA would come from an official FMCSA email address, NOT ssafety@fmcsa.gov or filing@fmcsa.gov.
✅ Verify any email or communication you feel to be suspicious with FMCSA or the appropriate agency.
Learn more about this email scam at:https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/registration-alerts#Fake%20Email.
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