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AI-Generated Damage Claims Trigger Retail Crackdown on Return Fraud

March 03, 2026
returns fraud, retail, eCommerce
Retailers Battle $101 Billion Returns Fraud Plague
Fraud Attack // March 14, 2024

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Using Gift Cards To Buy Drugs: How Return Fraud Is Funding The Opioid Crisis
Fraud Prevention // December 08, 2017

They say gift cards are the gift that always fits. Apparently, this is especially true if you’re a fraudster, and many are using this unlikely currency to support their drug habits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Retailers Battle $101 Billion Returns Fraud Plague

March 14, 2024
How common has refund fraud — or returns fraud — become? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Using Gift Cards To Buy Drugs: How Return Fraud Is Funding The Opioid Crisis

December 08, 2017
They say gift cards are the gift that always fits. Apparently, this is especially true if you’re a fraudster, and many are using this unlikely currency to support their drug...