Identity Resolution Daily Links 2008-1-21
EyeforRetail: Loss Prevention Executive Interviews
“Q: What do you think has been the most successful move against internal loss in retail in the last 5 years? A: Generally, the increased use of technology such as video, data mining and suchlike. In addition to this, retailers are beginning to make fundamental changes and are safeguarding their organisations more effectively. Of course, the answer can’t be found in data mining advances, staff recruitment, training or any other solution singularly; effective screening, instruction, control and detection are ALL key and will be the only way for retailers to win the internal loss battle.”
Insurance Journal: New York Says Insurance Fraud Arrests Are Up
“Beginning this year, the bureau has established a major case unit that will focus on the investigation of systemic insurance fraud involving organized conspiracies. The unit will be headed up by a deputy chief investigator and will include five investigators who were selected from the bureau’s specialized units. The new unit will take the lead in investigating complex insurance cases involving no-fault, commercial rate evasion, health care fraud and workers’ compensation premium fraud.”
The Creswell Chronicle: New laws going into effect Jan. 1
“SB 331 A: Creates a new crime of ‘organized retail theft’. To be guilty of organized retail theft, the state must establish that: (1) the person stole merchandise; (2) from a mercantile establishment; (3) the person acted in concert with another person; and (4) the aggregate value of the merchandise within a 90-day period exceeds $5,000. SB 331 A also places organized retail theft within Oregon’s RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act) statute.”
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