Importers should be wary of the use of...
Importers should be wary of the use of company data obtained through cybertheft to import illegal goods, said U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in an alert (http://bitly.com/Nwg0b8). “Legitimate importer information, such as Importer Employee Identification Numbers (EIN) and company…
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addresses have been stolen by cyber criminals who then approach U.S. Customs Brokers with the hijacked information,” said CBP. “This information is then used to submit a customs entry under the legitimate importer’s name to import contraband and counterfeit goods.” Such information could also be used to import weapons and ammunition or to create a forged power of attorney. A valid power of attorney is required for imports, it said. “The importer is usually not aware of the theft of its corporate information or the illegitimate importation until after the criminals abscond with the imported goods following the release of the goods from CBP."