--- title: ATG Fuel For Thought | Caroline Synakowski description: Caroline joined the Armstrong family in April 2017. In her current role, she helps agents with various issues, including contracts, complex claims, and carrier-related issues. image: https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Stock%20Images/backgrounds/truck-sunset.png --- - Categories ** - Follow Us ** - ** [Subscribe](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog-subscription) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/ATGFR8/) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armstrong-transport-group) - [**](https://www.instagram.com/atgfr8/) # Armstrong Transport Group Blog ATG Fuel For Thought The latest on transportation, logistics, technology and industry trends. 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In her current role, she helps agents with various issues, including contracts, complex claims, and carrier-related issues. - **Connect with Caroline Synakowski** - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-bryant-synakowski-8ab980101/) - [**](mailto:caroline@armstrongtransport.com) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png) ](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/how-carriers-can-quickly-resolve-a-double-brokering-scam) [Carrier Relations](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/carrier-relations) | [Business Advice](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/business-advice) | [Logistics](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/logistics) | [Cargo Claims](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/cargo-claims) | [Transportation](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/transportation) | [Best Practices](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/topic/best-practices) ## [ How Carriers Can Quickly Resolve a Double-Brokering Scam ](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/how-carriers-can-quickly-resolve-a-double-brokering-scam) By: [Caroline Synakowski](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/author/caroline-synakowski-cargo-claims-specialist) November 3rd, 2022 Do you suspect that you've become the victim of a double-brokering scam? 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Contracts can be full of legalese and be tedious and challenging to read. Aren’t these ... 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