The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) administers commercial regulations governing the interstate transportation of household goods. FMCSA makes a variety of information available to help consumers planning a move. Before choosing a moving company, consumers should become familiar with Red Flag Indicators of Moving Fraud and review a Moving Fraud Prevention Checklist.
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Download and share the following fraud posters for your use in increasing awareness at your workplace of how to identify and report fraud, waste and abuse.
Congress granted DOT-OIG Federal law enforcement authority when it passed the Inspector General Act of 1978.
Our Special Agents have the Federal law enforcement authority to conduct criminal investigations—including the authority to make arrests, obtain and execute search warrants, and carry firearms.
Investigative Priorities
Our top investigative priorities involve crimes that affect public safety, fraud schemes that significantly impact DOT funds, impact consumer protections and Departmental programs and operations, as well as employee integrity violations.
Transportation Safety Investigations
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