Lately retail anti theft devices similar to the Alpha Security Alpha Shark Tag have been in the headlines. The severity and frequency of wardrobing and one major retailer’s solution to stop this form of refund fraud have come to light.
The majority of the spotlight on refund fraud has focused on wardrobing. Wardrobing is when a customer purchases clothing for a specific use- special occasion, interview, etc. – and fully intends to return it after wearing it to that occasion.
While wardrobing focuses on the returns of clothing, there is more to this kind of return fraud than just clothes. Surprisingly, electronics are also targeted for one time use. Since retail anti theft devices like the Alpha Shark Tag are designed to target clothing returns, electronics are still an open market.
In one of the articles I read, a gentleman bought an expensive projector for a client presentation at his work. After carefully saving and memorizing where every piece of plastic and twist tie went, he proceeded to package up this projector exactly as it was originally boxed. This was, of course, after he had used it for the presentation. His boss had even applauded his ingenuity at saving the company money for not having to actually buy that particular piece of equipment.
Visit the Loss Prevention Store for Alpha 2Alarm, Alpha 3Alarm, Alpha Fashion2, Alpha Jewel Lok, Alpha Nano Gate, Alpha Shark Tag, Alpha Spider Wrap and other retail anti-theft devices from Alpha Security to use in conjunction with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.
For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
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