California cracking down as crime rings steal truckloads of nuts worth millions
Organizations are hacking into companies to steal their identity so they can drive off with loads of almonds, walnuts or pistachios worth up to $500,000 eachInternational crime rings targeting California’s booming agriculture industry are increasingly stealing truckloads of high-value nuts, prompting authorities and the firms falling victim to ramp up efforts to break the spree costing millions.The sophisticated organizations in many cases use high-tech tactics, hacking into trucking companies to steal their identity. Armed with false shipping papers, they pose as legitimate truckers, driving off with loads of nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pistachios valued at $150,000, and some Read More
Source:: The Guardian



