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AI Is Turbocharging Organized Crime, EU Police Agency Warns

Insurance Journal

The European Union’s law enforcement agency cautioned Tuesday that artificial intelligence is turbocharging organized crime that is eroding the foundations of societies across the 27-nation bloc as it becomes intertwined with state-sponsored destabilization campaigns. The grim warning came at the …

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Theft and Violence in UK Retail Soar to Record Levels, Survey Shows

Insurance Journal

Theft and violence against retail workers in Britain soared to record levels last year and are “out of control,” driven partly by criminal gangs, according to a report published on Thursday. Industry body the British Retail Consortium’s annual crime survey …

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Washington, Nevada and Oregon Saw Biggest U.S. Vehicle Theft Drops in 2024

Insurance Journal

Washington, Nevada and Oregon had the biggest percentage drops in vehicle thefts in the U.S. in 2024, according to a new report that shows vehicle thefts nationally fell by 17% in 2024 from a year earlier, marking the largest annual …

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Britain’s Co-op Says Retail Crime Cost it $105 Million in 2024

Insurance Journal

Britain’s Co-op Group said on Thursday that losses from shoplifting in its food retail business rose by over 14% to 80 million pounds ($105 million) in 2024, or more than half of its adjusted operating profit. The group, which trades …

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How to prevent employee theft: 6 tips business owners should know.

Frankenmuth Insurance

Employee theft accounts for some of the highest losses among small business owners every year. Follow these six tips to prevent employee theft and protect your small business. Surveillance can be helpful in catching theft, but it should be subtle. Higher wages can help prevent theft. Perform a background check.

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Combating Fraudulent COVID Unemployment Claims

Risk Management Monitor

The Federal Trade Commission warns that unemployment fraud puts workers at additional risk of identity theft crimes including tax fraud. If they are still working, they may be the victim of identity theft. Identity theft can also lead to tax fraud, credit card theft and loans taken out in their names.

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Blog Post: BIA on CIMT: Matter of Thakker

LexisNexis

843 (BIA 2024) (1) The assumption in Matter of Jurado that a retail theft offense involves an intent to permanently deprive a victim of their property is inconsistent with the categorical approach as currently articulated by the Supreme Court. Matter of Thakker, 28 I&N Dec. Matter of Jurado, 24 I&N Dec. 29 (BIA 2006), aff’d sub.

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