How to Make an Impact with Your Local Media: Letter to the Editor
A Letter to the Editor (LTE) is a powerful way to raise awareness about critical issues, such as freight fraud, within your local community. With International Fraud Awareness Week (Nov. 17-23) approaching, now is an ideal time to highlight the impact of logistics fraud on local businesses and consumers alike.
Guidelines
- Submission – Most local newspapers accept LTEs by email, but some may have a dedicated submission form or email address. Visit the paper’s “Contact Us,” “About Us,” or “Staff” pages to find this information, or call the newsroom to ask about their preferred submission process. You can also try emailing this letter directly to the paper’s editor but note that their inboxes are usually very crowded so your letter may get missed.
- Getting Published – While not every LTE is published, a well-written and timely piece increases the likelihood of being accepted. If your LTE isn’t picked up by your local paper, consider sharing it on your company’s website, blog, LinkedIn or other social media.
- Email Tips – Paste the LTE directly into the body of your email rather than attaching it. Avoid faxing, mailing or sending attachments—these methods are generally not preferred by editors. Include the words “LTE submission” or “Letter to the Editor:” in your email’s subject line.
[City/Town Name] Business Calls for Action Against Freight Fraud During International Fraud Awareness Week
When we think of fraud, credit card scams and sketchy emails usually come to mind. But in the logistics industry, fraud has become a much more sophisticated—and costly—problem. Criminals aren’t just stealing credit card numbers; they’re hijacking entire truckloads of goods, manipulating company identities and exploiting loopholes in our systems. As a result, the cost of goods rises for consumers everywhere, while companies like [insert Company Name] bear the brunt of these attacks.
Located in [insert City/State] and employing over [insert number of employees], our company has experienced [insert amount lost to fraud] in losses from stolen shipments of [insert types of goods]. These aren’t isolated incidents. This type of fraud is wreaking havoc on the entire supply chain, leaving reputable businesses vulnerable and adding stress on a system that all Americans rely on for timely and affordable goods.
This International Fraud Awareness Week (Nov. 17-23), we urge [insert Representative’s Name] and our community leaders to recognize the threat that supply chain fraud poses to both local businesses and consumers. Stronger policies and support are essential to help companies like ours prevent these complex schemes and reduce the cascading costs that affect everyone.
Freight fraud is an unseen but critical threat impacting [insert city/town] and communities across the country. By addressing this issue head-on, we can protect our industry, safeguard our economy and ensure consumers don’t bear the costs of these criminal schemes.
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