Fraudsters use counterfeit goods, online auction scams, and retail return fraud to deceive consumers into paying for products they don’t receive or that are of inferior quality.

Aug 30, 2025 · Retail fraud broadly encompasses deceptive practices used by individuals or groups to illegally obtain goods, services, or money from retail businesses. It is a criminal …

Retail fraud is a widespread issue faced by retailers worldwide. It refers to the act of stealing merchandise, manipulating prices, or conducting fraudulent returns with the intent to deceive a …

Aug 11, 2025 · Retail fraud is the act of stealing from retail businesses through various deceptive practices. It involves activities where individuals or groups unlawfully take goods, money, or …

2 days ago · Everyday consumers are shoplifting, cheating on returns, and committing other "mini crimes" to get back at big businesses.

Jun 12, 2025 · Keeping up with the tactics used by bad actors to exploit retailers and consumers alike has evolved into a non-stop challenge, with some of the most frequent cons including gift …

Oct 18, 2024 · Risk research details that 60% of e-commerce merchants and 53% of retailers report an increase in fraud throughout 2023. What is changing? The first and most important …

Retail fraud involves deceptive practices aimed at stealing from retailers. It can occur both in physical stores and online. Legal consequences can be severe, including criminal charges and …

Mar 18, 2025 · Retail fraud refers to any dishonest activities carried out by individuals or groups to unlawfully gain financial or material benefits from retail businesses. Fraud impacts retailers in …

Sep 26, 2024 · Retail fraud is a significant challenge for businesses today due to the substantial financial losses and delicate balance to maintaining customer satisfaction and trust. In this …