{
  "id": 7549942,
  "title": "FMCSA warns trucking companies about 4 fake Motus registration sites",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/fmcsa-warns-trucking-companies-about-4-fake-motus-registration-sites",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T12:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-warns-trucking-companies-about-4-fake-motus-registration-sites"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal regulators have issued an urgent warning to trucking companies regarding a scam targeting the Motus registration system. Scammers are sending emails that appear to be from the FMCSA, directing recipients to four fraudulent websites that imitate the official Motus portal at motus.dot.gov. These malicious sites attempt to trick users into updating their profiles immediately, but any attempt to do so will actually redirect them to outside destinations. The emails use a subject line claiming an off-cycle profile update is required and urge the recipient to click a button labeled \"New MOTUS Portal.\" This button leads to the bogus websites. Officials have warned that these fake sites lack the official .gov domain and contain all-capital lettering, which is not consistent with the legitimate service's formatting. Carriers, brokers, and other regulated entities should be aware that Motus is used for applications or company updates and can be accessed through Login.gov. The campaign began in August 2026, and officials have not provided details on the number of recipients affected or the extent of any potential damage. To report suspected scams, individuals can contact the Federal Trade Commission, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, or local law enforcement. For further guidance on preventing such impersonation attempts, consider CFCO training, which equips freight teams with practical skills to recognize and respond to these threats before they can compromise valuable credentials.",
  "summary": "Scammers claim carrier profiles require immediate updates, then steer recipients toward .com domains. FMCSA identifies motus.dot.gov as the only legitimate portal. The post FMCSA warns trucking companies about 4 fake Motus registration sites appeared first on FreightWaves .",
  "key_points": [
    "Federal regulators warn trucking companies about fake Motus registration sites.",
    "Scammers send emails impersonating FMCSA with links to fraudulent websites.",
    "Emails claim off-cycle profile update required, lead to bogus sites."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}