Certica fraud database
A freight fraud database fed by forwarders
Certica runs a freight fraud database fed by its customers. A forwarder reports a fake carrier by tax ID, email and plates, with a description and evidence. Certica reviews the report, shows a warning in the app and informs customers dealing with that carrier. The database works together with register checks in 13 European countries and liability policy confirmation with the insurer.
Register for freeReports and evidence are not public. Only the Certica team sees them.
What you get
- Reports from forwarders who met the fraudster themselves.
- Matching by tax ID, email and plates, including when a fraudster impersonates a real company.
- A warning in the app and a notice to customers.
- The Certica team reviews every report before it becomes a warning.
Why registers are not enough
Fraudsters often impersonate a real, active company with a valid licence. The business register, licence register and VIES all match, because the data belongs to someone else. The email, phone or plates differ.
Other forwarders see these cases first. The fraud database collects their reports, so the next company does not have to lose a load to find out.
How the database works
- A forwarder reports the fraud: country, tax ID, email, tractor and trailer plates, description and attachments.
- The Certica team reviews the description, evidence and available sources.
- Confirmed reports go into the database.
- Certica shows a warning in the app and informs customers dealing with that carrier.
What can be reported
| Data | Why |
|---|---|
| Tax ID and country | The company the fraudster operated under |
| Impersonation of a real company from another domain | |
| Tractor and trailer plates | The vehicle that collected or was due to collect the load |
| Description and attachments | Emails, documents and screenshots as evidence |
Registers, policy and fraud reports in one check
Certica combines official registers in 13 countries, email domain checks, liability policies confirmed with the insurer and the fraud database. One check instead of several browser tabs and messenger groups.
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FAQ
Who feeds the Certica fraud database?
Certica customers: forwarders and shippers who met a fake carrier. The Certica team reviews every report.
Is the database public?
No. Only the Certica team sees reports and evidence. Customers get warnings in the app and notices from Certica.
How do I report a fraudster?
Use the “Report freight fraud” form or the Certica app.
Does a report change the verification result straight away?
No. We first review the description, documents and available sources.