Organized Retail Crime (ORC)

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The article by Christina Burton explores how understanding criminal decision-making through frameworks like CRA(A)VED and CAPTURED can aid in preventing theft and organized retail crime by focusing on product characteristics and criminal behavior.

The snow is melting and the Spring thaw is here—but that is not the only thing that is heating up! It’s time for our annual ORCAS in ACTION March Madness webinar available on-demand now.

Toronto was the place to be last week as top retail LP experts, industry solution providers, and law enforcement professionals from across Canada gathered for the Retail Council of Canada’s 2025 RCC Retail Secure Conference.

Gift card fraud, increasingly perpetrated by organized crime rings, is a growing concern for retailers, who are using AI-enabled open-source intelligence (OSINT) to detect and prevent fraudulent activity and safeguard consumer trust.

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Retail violence is rising sharply in Australia, the UK, and the US, driven by factors like economic pressures, organized crime, and societal shifts, posing significant challenges for businesses, employees, and consumers.

The growing gift card industry has become a target for fraud, with organized crime groups exploiting vulnerabilities for scams and money laundering.

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As the supply chain continues to grow more complex, the challenges associated with keeping the supply chain secure become more sophisticated as well.