Cargo Theft Incidents, Loss Values Climb for Q3 2019
The average loss-value and number of reported cargo thefts in the United States increased significantly from July to September, according to the latest industry...
Duo Face Felony Charges in Shoplifting
In Pennsylvania, two Carbon County women, working together and separately, face numerous charges in shoplifting cases from across the Lehigh Valley, court records and...
Avoid Juice Jacking! DA Warns Travelers Against Public USB Charging Stations
Travelers who need to charge their smartphones while on the go might want to avoid public USB charging stations, due to the security risk...
Employee Accused of Theft from Distribution Center
An employee of the Target distribution center in Wilton, New York, was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the business, police...
Unexpected Loss in the Bagging Area: Managing Losses Associated with Self-Checkout
A recent report from the ECR Community Shrinkage and On-shelf Availability Group charts the scale and extent of the losses retailers are experiencing from a range of self-scan and checkout technologies. The research also provides a detailed review of the ways in which these losses might best be controlled.
Duo Accused Of Stealing Thousands In Merchandise after Chase
Antoine Whitney, 28, and Shakur Smikle, 18, both of Brooklyn, were arrested on Sunday, November 17, by Greenwich Police after an officer saw the...
Cargo Thieves Target Containers Rushed into US Ahead of Threatened Tariffs
Cargo theft across the US increased in the third quarter, with thieves targeting high-value items and making off with an average value of $155,709...
Police Warn of Organized Theft Ring Targeting Stores
With the holiday shopping season underway, Chicago police are warning shoppers about a professional theft ring, which it says has targeted stores along Michigan...
Online’s Booming Counterfeit Business Raises the Risk That Regulators Will Crack Down
Anyone charged with protecting Amazon’s image is having a tough month. On November 11, The Wall Street Journal wrote that the company’s website “increasingly...
Fraud is Top of Mind for Consumers Going into the Holiday Season
While the higher volume of shopping that occurs during the holiday season is a boon for retailers, comprising as much as 30% of their...