Florida AG taking a 'different' approach to combating retail crime: This is where other cities are 'failing'
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody details her state's efforts to crack down on organized retail crime as big cities across the country face a growing crime crisis.
Apple cracks down on iPhone thieves with new security setting
Apple is launching a new security feature to protect iPhone users' passcodes from being stolen and used by thieves to break into phones.
Former Facebook diversity head pleads guilty to stealing millions in kickback scheme, DOJ says
Facebook's former DEI head pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4 million from the social media giant over several years to fund her lifestyle.
'Angry' Portland business owner concerned about vandalism of religious holiday displays
A Portland business owner’s store was vandalized a day after she created a display representing a variety of religious traditions in her front windows.
Home Depot exec warns about violent threats workers face amid rise of retail theft
Home Depot executive Scott Glenn testified before a congressional panel that the company and its workers are having to deal with a rise in violent organized retail crime incidents.
Home Depot exec calls on Congress to pass bipartisan organized retail crime bill
Home Depot executive Scott Glenn wants Congress to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023, a bill that would help the industry tackle the growing problem.
Solar company cons elderly man with dementia in billon-dollar scheme, victims' daughter claims
Biden gave Sunnova a $3 billion contract earlier this year. Now, the solar company is under fire and investigation for allegedly targeting elderly, ill customers.
DC taco stand owner forced to spend $4K a week on private security amid crime surge
Bo Blair, a restaurateur and owner of 11 establishments across Washington, spoke out to FOX Business about the cost of security given the district's crime spike.
IRS issues warning about emerging tax season scams
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers and tax professional to look out for suspicious emails and text messages that could be from fraudsters as tax filing season nears.
NYC bodega owners arming themselves as crime surges: 'No other option'
Bodega owners and grocers in New York City are arming themselves at an alarming rate as retail theft and other crimes continue to plague storefronts in the Big Apple.
DC pizza shop owner fed up over city's crime: 'Fallen into anarchy'
The owner of a pizza restaurant and Italian deli in Washington, D.C., is expressing frustration over the city's crime crisis, saying the eateries have been robbed multiple times.
Instagram’s algorithm delivers toxic video mix to adults who follow children
Instagram’s algorithm offers video adults following children, suggesting test accounts to follow only young gymnasts, cheerleaders and other teen and preteen influencers active.
Best Buy combating theft with higher staffing levels in stores
Best Buy CEO Corrie Barry says the company has largely been able to stave off the surge in shoplifting other retailers have seen, thanks in large part to having more manpower in stores.
Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly used pouches of fish as payment for haircut in jail
Jailed FTX founder and convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly paid another inmate to cut his hair ahead of his trial using packets of mackerel as currency.
Texas AG sues Pfizer for allegedly selling medicine it knew was ineffective, manipulated quality-test results
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Pfizer for allegedly selling medicine it knew to be ineffective and manipulating quality-test results.
New Orleans neighborhood relying on private security to keep streets safe
The Garden District neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, voted to hire private security by using extra money from property taxes as the police department runs short on officers.
Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know
Many Americans still write paper checks for bills, purchases and services. However, bad actors are making a comeback and ripping off customers and U.S. banks.
First-party delivery fraud becomes an inflation driver in USA
A recent survey by Socure shows not saying you received a package when you did now cost U.S. merchants and financial institutions over $100 billion a year while driving inflation.
Boxes of beef stolen from truck in South Philadelphia near Eagles stadium
Philadelphia police are looking for five suspects who stole boxes of beef from the back of a truck.
American Airlines passenger ordered to pay huge restitution after forcing flight to be diverted
A woman from Hawaii has been ordered to pay nearly $39,000 in restitution to American Airlines for interfering with a crew on a flight last year, according to authorities.