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CRIMEJul 27 · 20:38 UTCLOUISIANA ILLUMINATORAmanda Watford

States expand fight against organized retail crime, gift card fraud

States are enacting new laws to combat organized retail crime, including gift card fraud and cargo theft, with over a dozen states creating criminal offenses and specialized task forces this year. Authorities have reported seizures of stolen goods worth millions and noted rising shoplifting rates in 2026 compared to 2025.

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organized retail crimetopicgift card fraudtopicCouncil on Criminal JusticeorganizationMarc LevinpersonLos Angeles Police DepartmentorganizationWhatnotorganizationTennesseeplaceRepublican Gov. Bill Leeperson
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