Financial Planning

Return Fraud Frenzy: How Much Does It Cost Retailers?

Written by Mint.com
Published Jan 11, 2013
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The holidays are over and the New Year is in full swing, which means retailers are reeling from the holiday return blues.

Return fraud plagues the retail sector, with nearly $3 billion worth this holiday alone.

Using the latest data from the National Retail Federation, the following infographic reveals the juicy details of just how bad return fraud really is.

Click on “Launch Infographic” for an expanded view.