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‘Organized Retail Crime’ Is Growing (And Not Just Because Of The Pandemic)

PYMNTS

In California, state and local police last month broke up a ring that allegedly used fake coupons to get merchandise for free or reduced prices, then brazenly resold the items at a Sacramento storefront. KPIX-TV reported that the shop proudly advertised on Facebook Marketplace that customers “never pay retail.”.

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Credit unions continue to see growth in auto lending

Abrigo

The article cited data from TransUnion, the national consumer data collection company, which reported that among the nation’s largest cities, Atlanta (up by 5.9%) and Houston (up by 5.4%) experienced the largest increases in auto loans from the previous quarter. Security Service Federal Credit Union - San Antonio, TX 3.

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A Bank Analyst Makes Recommendations. I Make a List.

Jeff For Banks

Southfield, MI FSDK - First Citizens National Bank of Upper Sandusky, Upper Sandusky, OH BOCH - Bank of Commerce Holding, Sacramento, CA Who else should be on the list? Please do not claim to invest in any security based on what you read here. Please do not claim to invest in any security based on what you read here.