The Washington Organized Retail Crime Association (WAORCA) has launched a new website at www.waorca.org, providing an updated platform to support public-private efforts in combating organized retail crime (ORC) across the state.
ORC involves theft and fraud activities carried out by individuals or groups with the intent to convert stolen goods, cash, or cargo into financial gain, without any intent for personal use. These crimes often occur across multiple stores or jurisdictions and involve tactics such as UPC switching, use of cloned credit cards, and fictitious returns. The new site offers information, tools, and resources for retailers, law enforcement, and community partners working to disrupt these criminal enterprises.
