You won’t believe what U.S. thieves are targeting now  From
Financial Armageddon:  In “Thieves Expand Their Horizons,” I
noted that America’s “recovery” had “spawned an illicit interest
in items that have not been traditionally targeted by criminal
elements,” including utility poles, air conditioners, hot air
balloons, ammonia tanks, and outdoor furniture. A follow-up
post, “Thieves Still Expanding Their Horizons,” added livestock,
pets, prescription drugs, tailgates, fishing reels, medical
services, and bridges to the list.  But that wasn’t the end of
it. Despite all the “good news” we keep hearing lately (not to
mention a stock market that only goes up), it seems that the
range of goods and services being wrongfully acquired (and
likely sold for quick cash at a fraction of their true value) is
expanding fast, as the following reports attest:  … Law
enforcement officials across the country are puzzled over a
crime wave targeting an unlikely item: Tide laundry detergent…
Read full article…  - advertisements