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Beware of Scam Directed at Truck Driving Schools and Students:
It has been reported to ATA that in recent weeks scam artists' are targeting truck driving schools and motor carriers with student training programs. The scam artist initially presents himself as a recruiter for a motor carrier and is extremely knowledgeable of the industry and carrier. The schools have been forwarding a list of students and graduates and their personal information. The scam artist in turn makes direct contact with the student, hires them as a driver and convinces them to send money for a deposit for training costs. The scam artist will also identify himself as the Recruiting Department Supervisor for a motor carrier and talk with other family members, asking them to wire their family member money. A number of schools and motor carriers have been approached in the last few days. If this happens to you, please contact the appropriate law enforcement.