Anti shoplifting devices that help prevent ticket switching fraud.

October 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment

There are many different ways for shoplifters to steal from a store.  The obvious way is for a shoplifter to conceal product and walk out without paying for it.  Another very common method, but one not often talked about, is ticket switching.  This method of theft involves taking the price label off of a low priced item and placing it on a high priced item.  The shoplifter will then go to the register and if the cashier does not catch the price change then the customer will pay pennies on the dollar for the product.

So how can you prevent this?  One answer is to make sure your cashiers are trained on your products so they have a basic knowledge of the merchandise price points.  They then have to pay attention to what they are ringing and question when an items seems to be priced unusually low.  To help I also suggest using Checkpoint security tags from Checkpoint Systems.  When you use Checkpoint Systems it is not necessary to put the Checkpoint security tags on all merchandise.  I suggest only putting them on high dollar and high theft items.  The immediate benefit is that shoplifters are wary of stealing products when they see you have a Checkpoint security system in place.  Remember, retail theft prevention is really the goal.

The second benefit is that if a customer comes to the register with an item that is low priced AND has an anti shoplifting device a red flag should go off to the cashier.  Since you generally put Checkpoint security tags on high dollar merchandise there would be no reason for an anti shoplifting device on the low priced item, thus the ticket could have been switched.  One quick price check from the department and you may have just stopped yourself from a loss.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Checkpoint Security System, Anti Shoplifting or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547

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How are Bottle locks going to help me?

October 15, 2011 by

The company that can answer that question is Alpha Security. Alpha Security is a company that is helping combat retail theft with a small device called a bottle lock. When most people think of theft prevention and how to combat it very few are aware of bottle locks. So what are block locks and how can they combat theft.  The purpose of a bottle lock is to provide bottle security on high valued alcohol bottle to prevent theft or unauthorized use. Liquor bottle security gives establishments the opportunity to show their Hi value merchandise securely on a display case.

Many businesses are looking for some type of liquor bottle security places like nightclubs, hotels or restaurant.  These establishments could use another device sold by Alpha Security called an EASy bottle. This form of bottle lock is placed on the bottle so that its contents can be removed unless you have are authorized. This type of problem occurs more often in establishment that have easy access to the alcohol the EASy bottle lock can help prevent this from happening. So any establishment that sells alcohol need some form of bottle security to assure that their profit doesn’t go down the drain.

So to assure that you have proper liquor bottle security all establishments need to contact Alpha Security they will provide your establishment the proper bottle security you need to succeed.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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Clothing Security: The LP Professionals Not So Silent Partner

October 15, 2011 by

Imagine for a moment that you are shopping at your local department store and have found a pair of jeans that you just can’t live without.  The only problem is you are on a limited budget and have plans to go to the movies with your best friend later that night.  You know that those jeans would be perfect for your night out so you decide that you need to steal them.  You heard that some stores put security tags on clothes but you doubt they actually work.  As you are picking out the perfect pair of jeans you hear the clothing alarm going off at the front of the store.  You quickly turn your attention to the front doors and you see an associate politely checking a customer as he was about to exit the building.  The customer looks embarrassed and quickly hands the associate a shirt that clearly wasn’t paid for.  You now glance at the pair of jeans you thought would be an easy target and see a clothing security tag.  You carry the jeans to the nearest point of sale register and purchase them.  You decide the movie can wait until next week.

 As you can see in the above example clothing security not only prevented a theft but actually added to sales.  There are several types of clothing alarm systems available depending on the needs of your company.  Hard tags are a visible deterrent and are securely attached to merchandise by a locking pin.  Soft tags are a less visible option and can be applied to just about any type of merchandise by use of an adhesive backing.  Many retailers place soft tags inside the pockets of their merchandise in order to offer security without distracting from the product.  All types of clothing security tags require removal or deactivation at the register and provide a 24/7 deterrent to theft.  Industry loss Prevention professionals understand that the use of security tags on clothes offers an element of protection that reduces shrink and keeps merchandise on the shelves for our paying customers.

To purchase clothing security tags or a clothing alarm please visit the loss prevention store.

 For more information on clothing security, clothing alarm or security tags on clothes contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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PREVENT SHOPLIFITING TO PROTECT YOUR BOTTOM LINE

October 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The key to any successful retail operation is protecting the company’s bottom line.  If you want to prevent shoplifting you must adapted to the current and future challenges that your business is facing.  Retail anti theft devices are considered to be the second line of defense to prevent shoplifting. 

 What is the first line of defense?  …Great customer service. 

 Shoplifters love it when they find your staff busy with another customer.  This gives them an opportunity to conceal merchandise in a bag or on there person.  Lets face it some shoplifters are bold enough to just walk right out the door with your assets if you are not paying attention.  Retail anti theft devices will deter theft and prevent shoplifting so you can protect your profitability.   

 I have always trained retail sale associates to meet and greet every customer that enters a store within the first 15 seconds.  This is a great goal but sometimes it’s just not possible.  During busy holiday season or peak shopping hours your ability to greeting a customer within the first 30 seconds can prove to be a real challenge at times.

 Retail anti theft devices will buy you time and save you money.  A company I once worked for placed anti theft devices on all of our merchandise that was a target for shoplifters during the busy holiday season.  Over night we turned a chronic shoplifting problem into a customer service opportunity. 

 Shoplifters that had been identified showed-up during peak shopping hours hoping our staff would not pay them any attention. The retail anti theft devices gave us time to prevent shoplifting by providing great customer service without neglecting our business needs.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store for retail anti theft devices that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

 For more information on how you can use retail anti theft devices to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

 

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RF labels bring about large results

October 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment

     In the security industry many different things are used to try and stop shoplifting. One of these devices are called RF labels. An RF label which stands for Radio Frequency label. An RF label is placed inside any kind of merchandise from electronics, health & Beauty aids and various other items.  The RF security labels work together with an EAS system which omits a radio signal which alarms the EAS sensor when unpaid merchandise leaves premises.  There are also Decoy RF Label which don’t omit a signal but gives the impression it does light a regular RF labels.

      Checkpoint security tags and checkpoint labels each do their part to stop shoplifting. They work in the same way that RF labels work they work together with an EAS system setting off an alarm when unpaid merchandise leaves premises. But when placing these RF labels and RF security tags one must placed them so they can be undetectable by shoplifters.

      Early in my career I was trained to place two RF labels on an item the shoplifter would see this and remove the first RF label never bothering to check for any other RF security tags. Checkpoint security tags do work as long as they are placed properly on the merchandise. Some items already come with RF security labels from the warehouse. But there are still many items that need to have the RF security labels placed on them. So employees have to place the RF security tags on the merchandise and they must be shown how to do this properly to stop shoplifting. 

      So checkpoint labels and checkpoint security tags are a great way to protect a company’s assets. So if retail theft is an issue consider using checkpoint labels, checkpoint security tags and RF security labels. They may look small but they pack a big punch when it comes to deterring shoplifting

  Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Checkpoint labels, Checkpoint security tags, and other RF labels that can help you stop shoplifting in your business.

 For more information on Checkpoint labels, Checkpoint security tags, RF labels, RF security labels, RF security tags and how to stop shoplifting contact us at RF label or call 1.770.426.0547

 

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Employee theft of prescription drugs are on the rise – Atlanta Georgia

October 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment

I recently became a member of NADDI (National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators) and attended my first conference.  I was blown away by all of the other stores with pharmacies who were discussing the employee theft of drugs.  A recent study conducted by the GBI showed that last year in the state of Georgia, deaths related to drugs were almost 5 to 1 prescription drugs versus illicit drugs.  Yep.  You read that right.  Based on the study a significant majority of people died on legal drugs instead of illegal drugs.

One of the major ways that these legal drugs are making their way on the street is due to internal theft.  The street value for narcotics is huge.  Depending on the drug there are some that are selling for $25-$50 a pill.  As an employee of a pharmacy, if you steal a 100 count bottle of most any schedule 3 pain medicine (lower street value, but also reduced security) you can expect to get roughly $500 or more for that one little bottle.  With the money to be made it is easy to see why internal theft is so high in this area.

Another major reason for employee theft of these medications is personal addiction.  Many pharmacy employees become tempted to self medicate since they are around pills all day and they know what “good feeling” they can deliver.  There are an alarming number of techs and pharmacists who are users themselves and steal to support their habits.

If you run a pharmacy or have one inside your business (as most grocery stores do) it is important to conduct a routine employee theft investigation.  An employee theft investigation can be done in several ways.  It can include routine drug testing.  You can also use covert cameras to monitor areas the employees don’t think are covered.  Finally, you can do routine counts of the “high theft” items to track discrepancies.

For more information on employee theft , employee theft investigation or internal contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

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CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS REDUCE THE COST OF ASSET PROTECTION

October 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment

All major retailers use a checkpoint security system.  The reason for this is simple.  Retail theft prevention is a priority!  Big retail has learned over the years that anti shoplifting devices are cost effective and get results.

With the benefit of learning from this experience specialty retailers and small business owners can develop long term loss prevention programs that will meet budget requirements.

Hiring a full time in-store loss prevention team to apprehend shoplifters is expensive and opens the business up to additional liability concerns.  Checkpoint security tags are a discreet and cost effective deterrent because most shoplifters look for exposed merchandise.

Checkpoint systems are the first thing a shoplifter looks for when considering which businesses to attack.  Having a checkpoint system in place indicates to a shoplifter that you are proactively engaging in retail theft prevention and may have trained loss prevention personnel on staff.

A company I recently consulted used checkpoint security tags by checkpoint systems to secure all sales floor and display merchandise.  The business couldn’t justify the cost of a full time loss prevention team and the owner realized early that retail theft prevention needed to be a priority because an entire display table of name brand athletic shirts disappeared a week after the store opened.

We installed a checkpoint security system at each entrance and comprehensive training was provided to all staff members.  Checkpoint security tags were placed on all display and sellable merchandise.  According to the client, when the suspected shoplifters returned to find the business secured with anti shoplifting devices they didn’t bother even coming into the store.

Any business that invests in the purchase of a checkpoint security system from checkpoint systems will see a return on their investment (ROI).

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti shoplifting devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Anti Shoplifting, Checkpoint Security System or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547

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Bottle Locks: A Solution for the Serious Retailer.

October 13, 2011 by

Many years ago I worked in a local liquor store owned by a good friend and entrepreneur.  The business did great at first but we quickly realized that some of our best customers were our worst customers because liquor bottle security wasn’t something we had considered.

Every morning I would arrive early and stock the shelves with merchandise.  We wanted to make sure the shelves were completely stocked at opening because we always had a surge of regular customers before lunch.

Having only one employee working at a time made simultaneously running a cash register and assisting customers on the sales floor a real challenge. Within a month we lost more than $500 in product.  That means we lost more than $1,000 in potential sales and $500 in profit.

Liquor bottle security needed to be a priority!

We contacted a local loss prevention consultant and they recommended a number of liquor bottle security choices.  The plan was to start small and work our way into a more sophisticated loss prevention bottle lock system.  We eventually settled on EASy bottle bottle locks from Alpha Security and rolled them out within a week of placing our first order.

The following Monday when we revealed our new bottle locks by Alpha Security, the suspected shoplifters were shocked!  Bottle Security was clearly not something the shoplifters had considered.  The simple fact that we made an investment in bottle security sent a clear message to our customers.

Each bottle lock required a nominal investment and we immediately got a return on our investment.  Bottle Locks are easy to use and they don’t inhibit our merchandising opportunities.  These days everyone knows what anti shoplifting devices look like and why retailers use them.  Our legitimate customers could care less if we use EASy bottle locks.

It is only the shoplifters and thieves that are turned away by a liquor bottle security.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security, Bottle Lock, Bottle locks, Bottle Security, liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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CLOTHING SECURITY: A COST EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE

October 13, 2011 by

Retailers worldwide have felt the impact of the global economic crisis and cost effective asset protection initiatives have been developed to meet the demand. By reducing the rising cost of clothing security the retail community can pass these savings on to the consumer. The asset protection community now understands that clothing security tags are efficient and can deter theft while maintaining a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Placing security tags on clothes requires minimal training and clothing security tags and a clothing alarm can be easily adapted to meet the current and future needs of a merchant.  Clothing security does not adversely impact the commitment to customer service and placing security tags on clothes will not damage the merchandise.  Clothing security tags are a simple and cost effective method to reduce internal and external theft through deterrence.

A major retail company I once worked for placed security tags on clothes as part of a comprehensive shortage reduction strategy.  This key accountability was an effort to reduce widespread shoplifting in the top five shortage departments.  A clothing alarm was placed on targeted merchandise and shoplifting was reduced by more than 30% the first year through the use of cost effective clothing security tags.  Clothing Security is a time tested and proven deterrent to all types of theft.

If you want to reduce company shortage and maintain your commitment to customer service, placing security tags on clothes is an affordable asset protection initiative.

To purchase clothing security tags or a clothing alarm please visit the loss prevention store.

For more information on clothing security, a clothing alarm or security tags on clothes contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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To prevent shoplifting everyone must all work together

October 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment

     When a business looks at ways on how to prevent shoplifting they have to look at every aspect of their business.  They have to look at what areas of the store are more vulnerable than others. They use Retail anti theft devices to protect their merchandise in the store. But to prevent shoplifting it takes every employee to become part of the preventive measures.

      Business owners must show their staff how to use the Retail anti theft devices properly. When they educate their staff they are helping their business lower their losses. The staff is the first line of defense in the battle that all retailers must endure to prevent shoplifting, internal theft and paper work error.  

      Retail anti theft devices come in all different shapes and types to be used in protecting various items from clothing items to electronics items. But along with the use of these devices to prevent shoplifting employers must show employees method of being proactive to prevent theft. Employees need to understand that doing things such as greeting customers that enter a department and reporting suspicious situation to management or security.

      Employees must understand that they are all an important part to securing the assets of the store along with the Loss prevention staff. So for any business to have a successful program to prevent shoplifting the entire staff needs to be involved. Depending on the use of Retail anti theft devices alone will not make for a successful security program. The only way for a business to succeed in protecting their asset is if all employees work together as a team.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store for retail anti theft devices that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

 For more information on how you can use retail anti theft devices to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.256

 

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