BEWARE: DOT SCAM Watch your Fax Machine!
There have been a large number of motor carriers receiving bogus faxes on USDOT letterhead. This fax requests financial information on the carrier stating that this will qualify you for being a DOT contractor. DO NOT PROVIDE any financial information as this is NOT from the USDOT. This issue is currently being investigated by the Inspector General’s Office.
The Bogus fax contains a phrase to the effect: “In February 2006, the procurement plan for the second semester of 2006 will be finalized. To be eligible for procurement with the US DOT, you must submit the abovementioned form to us by fax at 202-318-2163.” Do not send any information to this fax number.