Retail Crime

As retailers prepare stores for renewed foot traffic in the return to business on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, we may see an increase in organized retail crime activity.

Flexible returns policies are no longer the exception, but the rule. However, these policies are also becoming a bigger target for abuse - costing...

Combating counterfeit goods has become a serious focus of the US government in 2020. This article is the first in an ongoing series about...

ALTO has been analyzing data to see if the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted external theft activity in the Los Angeles area market. Here are the results.

Hackers are now using the frenzy around the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic to put malware on computers to steal personal or business information. With more and more employees working from home without the protection of corporate cyber security measures, it will likely get worse quickly.

Thousands of pairs of Nike knockoffs were seized at the Los Angeles-Long Beach ports complex recently in a shipment arriving from China, U.S. Customs...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill this week aimed at stopping "dangerous counterfeits" and nudging platforms to curb the sale of counterfeits...

Oregon has officially joined the fight against organized retail crime (ORC), joining the ranks of the many state organizations across the country in efforts...

Japan has always had a reputation for its fascinating, distinctive traditions. As an island nation with a long history of isolation, many aspects of the culture are immersed in a rich history and deep traditions dating back thousands of years. On the other hand, it is a country that continuously pushes new trends. The same is true for retail security.

A Detroit man who attracted the attention of law enforcement after he was found sleeping in a U-Haul van with the engine running at...