Tag: fraud
Retail Refund Fraud and Abuse
In almost every neighborhood, at least one resident is known for “renting” merchandise from stores. Some refund abusers have purchased ticket guns to reattach...
Emerging Trends in Loss Prevention
A Short History of Loss Prevention
In the sixties, retailers called the departments that were engaged to impact loss security. Many of the practitioners in...
Whats Ahead in Technology in 2003?
In the mid- to late-1990s, great strides in computer and telecommunications technology gave rise to an array of cutting-edge security solutions in all areas...
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Corporate Fraud Investigations
Sidney Green Street was not the most famous detective on the silver screen. Humphrey Bogart was. It is famous portrayals in popular movies, television,...
Target Investigations Hits the Bulls Eye on Crime
Something was amiss at the Target stores in Atlanta. Small, high-ticket items such as razors and film were disappearing from store shelves at an...
Outsourcing Options in Specialty Loss Prevention
Over the past two years, several specialty retailers including Stride Rite, Wilsons Leather, and Fredrick’s of Hollywood have made the decision to outsource their...
Integrating Technology into the Loss Prevention Enterprise
Why should we, as loss prevention practitioners, consider modeling the loss prevention enterprise? After all, our job is to stop theft and other losses...
If You Don’t Ask, You May Not Find Out
Paul searched the local classifieds and found a job listing that piqued his interest. He called the special number and had a favorable five-minute...
Retail LP/AP Snapshot: Purolator
Purolator is a Canada-based freight, package, and logistics solution provider. Established in 1960, the company now operates 172 operations facilities and 111 shipping centers...