fraud
Slync Founder Slapped with 20-Year Prison Term After Fraud Conviction
The sentencing closes the book on two years of drama that saw the disgraced executive ousted as CEO of the…
With E-Commerce on the Rise, So Too is Online Fraud
ClearSale's recent report revealed that data breaches tied to online shopping are becoming increasingly…
Retailers vs. Return Rings: How AI is Fighting Fraud
Retailers face a surge in "friendly fraud" as customers exploit returns policies, but AI solutions emerge to…
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Bad Actors and Bribes: Amazon Sues 27 Defendants Running Global Refund Fraud Scheme
Former Amazon employees, fraudsters and customers who willingly engaged in illegal activity are caught up in…
FedEx Delivery Driver Shot in Denver Carjacking
Elsewhere in logistics, a Michigan man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for using a sham trucking firm to…
USPS Crime Crackdown Leads to 600 Arrests
The agency launched Project Safe Delivery in May to combat the rise in threats and attacks on letter carriers…
FTC Cracks Down on $22 Million Fraud Linked to Walmart, Amazon Marketplace
The agency's lawsuit led a California court to temporarily shut down an AI company promising a get-rich-quick…
RICO, Embezzlement Lawsuit Against Customs Fraud Whistleblower Goes to Trial July 24
Anyclo International pled guilty to customs fraud in June. Its five-year-old lawsuit against the…
$191,000 Fine for New England Trio’s False Made in USA Claims
The three companies owned by Thomas Bates are ordered to stop making deceptive claims and let their customers…
Old Navy and Lululemon Latest Victims of Retail Crime Free-for-all
As Old Navy rethinks San Francisco, Lululemon fired workers who tried to stop shoplifters, and thwarted a…
Major Indian Group Can Resume Organic Cotton Certification
Detection of fraud more than two years ago was the product of a thorough investigation by GOTS.
Fashion Nova Customers Can Apply for Refunds From $4.2M Review-Fraud Settlement
The FTC found that Fashion Nova blocked bad reviews from showing up on its website.
What Utah Company Fined $212K Really Thinks About FTC’s Made in America Crusade
Lions Not Sheep was accused of using deceptive "Made in USA" labeling and advertising.
Polar Air Cargo Execs Charged in $52 Million Fraud Case
Former Polar Air Cargo executives and vendors were indicted on fraud charges in New York last week.
Why This Tech Exec Says Retailers Are ‘Overcorrecting for the Fear of Fraud’
Fraud prevention provider Signifyd is now one of fewer than 20 companies to achieve Platinum Partner status…