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Fraudfighter is IAMI's way of putting out important information to
our members from members. This includes BOL's for stolen vessels,
recoveries, and information deemed critical or important to send out
immediately. To access the online form to submit a Fraudfighter

alert, please click the link below and login into your account. The link
to the online form is at the top of the member's only area.

Fraudfighter Submission

(Must be Logged in to your member account.)

Fire sets at least 16 boats ablaze in Hong Kong. June 27, 2021, https://federalnewsnetwork.com/ reports a fire set
16 vessels on fire in a Hong Kong typhoon shelter. 10 vessels sunk and with 35 people rescued.

Coast Guard intercepts stolen Argosy Cruises boat near Marrowstone Island. June 25, 2021,
https://www.ptleader.com/ reports a man was found on a stolen boat. The man on board has made threats on VHF
radio saying he had explosives and hostages.

Troubled waters: Two thieves use kayaks to burglarize boats at Marco Island Marina. June 25, 2021,
https://www.fox4now.com/ reports the police are looking for two suspects that were on camera going from boat to
boat stealing while on kayaks.

Synthetic Identity Fraud-The Latest Threat For Marine Dealers. June 22, 2021, https://www.einnews.com/ reports
that this type of fraud is the new threat to boat dealers ad involves a suspect creating a new, and completely
fictitious identity.

Here you will find publications that could be used as a tool for the trade. If you have anything
you would like to share here please email it to enews@iamimarine.org.

-Six Steps For Conducting a Successful Yacht Fire Investigation

This area is currently a work in progress and requires

your help. If you have any PSA’s, worksheets, forms,
or other tools that could help an investigator this is

the place for it to be placed and shared. Please email

us at the address above to share the tools from your
toolbox.

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