Pa. lawmakers look to curb online sales of stolen goods by imposing disclosure rules

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Pa. lawmakers look to curb online sales of stolen goods by imposing disclosure rules
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Legislation would give the state's attorney general the authority to subpoena information about third-party high-volume sellers who sell products on online marketplaces.

Legislation is making its way through Pennsylvania's General Assembly to curb the problem of organized smash-and-grab retail theft operations that turn around and sell their stolen goods on online marketplace platforms. File/Associated PressIn a matter of seconds, retailers have seen thousands of dollars worth of merchandise fly off their shelves and clothing racks and carried out the door by people with no intention of paying for it.

It’s all part of a wave of organized smash-and-grab retail theft operations that are not just happening at high-end stores in Pennsylvania and around the country but at Walgreens, The Home Depot, and Kohl’s. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

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