For the past five years, CargoNet has reported a rise in cargo theft incidents over the Labor Day holiday (reported as the Thursday before to the Wednesday after). California leads in reported incidents, followed by New Jersey and Texas. Read More
By The Loss Prevention Foundation
Retail doesn’t start and stop at the front door of our stores. Ultimately, our value depends on our ability to broaden our influence while protecting every aspect of the business enterprise, including the supply chain. Read More
Twenty hours of Internet searching sparked an idea that led to one fraudster stealing $6,000 from local stores and causing numerous customers to be stuck with useless gift cards they had legitimately purchased or received as gifts. Read More
By Maurizio P. Scrofani, CCSP, LPC
Cargo theft often is thought of as a silent and victimless crime, despite the fact that it accounts for losses of billions of dollars annually in the United States. Read More
So EMV cards have had a dramatic effect on reducing credit card fraud in the United States. But are there any downsides to the adoption of credit card chip technology? Read More
By Loss Prevention Media Staff
Employee theft caper: $65K
Suspect carrying brass knuckles
Toy-maker finding new retailers
Drone shoplifter punches cop
Cargo theft lower in Q2
Shoplift fail: 3 laptops trashed Read More
By John Tabor
Retailers often ask, “Why should I care so much about preventing thefts when I don’t own the merchandise until you deliver it?” The answer is because you, the retailer, stand to lose the most. Read More
Employees should be taught the signs of customer who uses a stolen credit card. Credit card fraud detection signs may include the red flags listed in this post. Read More
The ongoing presence of sophisticated criminal elements means that loss prevention’s role in developing and managing security strategies along the supply chain will only continue to grow. Read More
By Loss Prevention Media Staff
Preventing 4th of July cargo theft
Truck plows through store [Video]
ORC pawn shop scheme; $37K
Cop gets dragged by shoplifter
Suspect pulls gun
Baby formula thief Read More
