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Erik Van Herik, CFI promoted to Associate Director, Retail Risk Management and Compliance for Verizon
Erik has been with Verizon for more than five years, starting with the company in 2019 as Sr. Analyst, Risk Management. Before his promotion to Associate Director, Retail Risk Management and Compliance, he served as Sr. Manager, Risk Management & Compliance and Consultant, Risk Management & Compliance. Earlier in his career, he held LP roles with Office Depot, Office Max, Circuit City, Tailored Brands, Liz Claiborne and Best Buy. Congratulations, Erik!

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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact

2025 Starts with More Questions Than Answers About Retail Crime
Where the fight against retail crime goes in 2025

As the industry still struggles to track & fight shrink, there's now less data than ever.

Retailers are starting off the year with more questions than answers about theft and merchandise loss.

Crime in general remains a top concern, according to a report the National Retail Federation released last month, a survey of loss prevention and security executives at 164 mid-size to large retailers. Such executives at more than 82 of those companies agreed that certain issues, all related to crime, were more of a concern than they had been a year before, including: organized retail crime, shoplifting, return fraud, repeat offenses and theft related to the in-store pickup or return of merchandise that had been ordered online.

But the impact on retailers has been tough to measure, and it's unclear how reliable this report is. In 2023, the NRF retracted a key claim about how much merchandise shrink is due to organized retail crime, following Retail Dive's 2023 discovery of a major flaw in the group's estimation of crime's impact on shrink. Then, in 2024, the group ceased publication of the annual shrink report that had guided the industry for more than 30 years.

The executives reported a 26% increase in shoplifting from 2022 to 2023, and "a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019 and a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting during that same time period."

The National Incident-Based Reporting System, or NIBRS, also shows shoplifting rates up 93% from 2019 to 2023, a finding that NRF calls a coincidence. However, the law enforcement agency has another more established database (the Summary Reporting System) that shows the nationwide shoplifting rate for those two years as about even. However, NIBRS' spike is not entirely due to actual crime rates, but, rather, reflects the ongoing addition of new sources of crime statistics. This makes the Summary more accurate for now, Ernesto Lopez, senior research specialist at the Council on Criminal Justice, told Retail Dive last year.

While theft remains a major source of shrink, it may not loom as large as some retailers believe, given that other sources have been consistently underappreciated for years, according to Brand Elverston, founder and principal of Elverston Consulting and a loss prevention expert. If loss prevention strategies are failing to stem shrink, it may be because they are too narrowly focused, he said. retaildive.com

Did CVS Just Solve the Product Lockdown Problem?
No more waiting for workers to unlock your products

CVS rolls out app that allows customers to unlock anti-theft shelves: 'People really, really dislike locked cabinets'
Gone are the days of waiting for workers to unlock your deodorant and shampoo from behind their plastic prisons.

A new feature in the CVS Health app, which was overhauled and released Tuesday, will allow customers to unlock a theft-proof cabinet themselves, a time-efficient tool that is currently being piloted in three New York City locations.

To combat thieves, drugstores across the city have put many of their goods behind lock and key, forcing shoppers to wait for an employee to retrieve the item instead.

As a result, some irate shoppers have waited upward of 40 minutes to shop the shelves, an investigation of various Walmart, Target and CVS locations previously revealed.

Now, New Yorkers who frequent the CVS locations at 630 Lexington Ave., 540 Amsterdam Ave. and 158 Bleecker St. will have newfound powers through the company's revamped app.

"People really, really dislike locked cabinets," Tilak Mandadi, executive vice president at CVS Health, told The Wall Street Journal, emphasizing the need for prioritizing the customer experience and convenience.

To use the unlocking function, customers must be logged into the CVS Health app and be connected to the store's Wi-Fi with their Bluetooth enabled.

The feature is expected to expand to 10 to 15 additional stores, 10 of which will be located on the West Coast. nypost.com

Updated ORC Bill with Harsher Punishments
Bill filed to combat organized retail crime in Tennessee
A plan is in the works to crack down on organized retail theft in the Volunteer State.

According to the National Retail Federation, organized retail crime is the large-scale theft of retail merchandise with the intent to resell the items for financial gain.

Rep. Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) said when his original Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act was passed in 2017, it was amongst the first of its kind. Fast forward more than seven years, Zachary told News 2 that just like technology advances, criminals are also evolving, so he filed HB207 intending to strengthen the law to be able to keep step with the bad actors.

"We're going in and updating definitions within code to ensure that we're capturing all the technology that's being utilized now by criminals, so that way, when we go to prosecute, we have the specifics in place, where the DAs are able to take the updated definitions and code, and specifically go after the criminals who are utilizing technology to steal and defraud retailers," Zachary said.

Under the updated bill, Zachary is pushing for harsher punishments for offenders. It's currently a Class A misdemeanor if the stolen product is valued at $1,000 or less. Anything over that amount becomes a felony charge.

He's also hoping to expand the violations to include removing anti-shoplifting devices, interfering with fire alarm systems, selling stolen goods online, returning stolen or counterfeit merchandise and possessing 10 or more fraudulently obtained access devices.

If passed, the organized retail crime bill would take effect on July 1, 2025. wkrn.com

The Global Fight to Reduce Retail Theft
Anti-crime pods help reduce theft, says shop owner
A shop owner said a new anti-crime kit that resembles a Dalek has reduced shoplifting in a town centre. Vintage Guru, in Northampton, was given two Safer Pod systems, which monitor activity in a store with a floor-based CCTV system.

The devices were provided by the office of Danielle Stone, Northamptonshire's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, as part of a pilot scheme to prevent retail crime.

Julie Teckman, the owner of Vintage Guru, said: "We've had them since early December and they have reduced the amount of opportunist theft in the shop."

Ms Teckman described the new safety pods as looking similar to a Dalek from Doctor Who. "They are quite big and noticeable, which you need so people know they are being watched.

"It's more about feeling like there is something helping you prevent crime as a lot of our time is taken up watching out for shoplifters and stopping people from thieving. We have had to employ more staff and install cameras due to crime, so it is nice having the support of the pods." bbc.com

Dallas Is Part of National Crime Decrease as Murders Drop Below Pre-Pandemic Level

D.C. homicides: Tracking the District's violent crime in 2025

The Election's Impact on Retail
NRF: 4 policy priorities for the retail industry in 2025

We must work together to build a stronger and healthier U.S. economy

2025 brings a new administration and a new Congress, with President Trump elected to his second term and the Republican party securing control of both chambers in Congress.

Elections are often focused on the economy, and this one was truly a 'cost-of-living election.' While inflation eased last year, many Americans continue to face challenges as the economy recovers. The National Retail Federation is eager to work with the new administration and Congress to advance policies and regulatory reforms that will enhance American competitiveness, create jobs and strengthen consumers.

In particular, retailers have identified four policy priorities that can help achieve the administration's goal of creating a stronger and healthier U.S. economy:

1. Extension of tax provisions
2. Trade strategy and tariffs
3. Swipe fees
4. Organized retail crime nrf.com

A Poor Safety Culture Can Sink a Good Safety Program
A Thoughtful Safety Program Won't Save a Thoughtless Culture

A survey of 230 manufacturers shows a strong correlation between safety and organizational excellence.

In navigating the challenges of plant safety, striking a balance is key. While a well-crafted safety program forms a foundation, it's not the sole determinant of success. Beyond procedural excellence, the anchor that determines the success of your safety initiative is your organizational culture.

Culture impacts everything. Peter Drucker, the great leadership guru, once said, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Yep! That's pretty accurate. Culture doesn't only impact safety, though. It impacts turnover, quality, production, and all types of KPIs.

If your safety initiative is all about the x's and o's (process), the culture of your facility will dictate whether you win or not.

The common denominator in this dynamic? Management, and more specifically, leadership. Whether it's the performance of some or the underwhelming results of others, the crux of the matter often boils down to effective leadership. It's not just about being competent managers; it's about leading with excellence. That, in essence, is the root cause. industryweek.com

Kohl's Eliminating Open Roles Following Store Closure Plans
Kohl's cuts 10% of corporate workforce

The downsizing follows store closure plans and will mostly entail eliminating open roles, with layoffs impacting fewer than 200 people.

Kohl's has downsized its corporate workforce by 10%, according to a statement from Jen Johnson, senior vice president of corporate communications, emailed to Retail Dive.

The company declined to say how many people are impacted but said it would be fewer than 200 because more than half of the cuts will come from eliminating open roles. The layoffs were first reported by the Wall Street Journal.

The workforce reduction and recent decision to close 27 stores plus a fulfillment center "are both actions to support our commitments to increase efficiencies and improve profitability in the business for the long-term benefit of our associates and customers," Johnson said. retaildive.com

Unrest Popping Up in Response to ICE Raids
Will more cities see unrest? Retailers should be ready

Hundreds gather in East San Jose to protest threats of mass deportations

The protest shut down traffic as community members waved flags and signs

Hundreds of community members stopped traffic in East San Jose Tuesday afternoon while protesting against President Donald Trump's threats of mass deportations.

With lowrider trucks parked along the intersection of Story and King roads playing music, protestors marched through traffic and brought the intersection to a standstill, waving flags and with posters reading "No human is illegal on stolen land" and "Stop deportation."

The protest came two days after the first reported activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Jose since the inauguration of Trump, who came into office threatening mass deportations across the country. mercurynews.com

The Container Store exits bankruptcy

Lloyds Banking Group to close 136 branches in further blow to UK high street

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Simplifying transformation in retail
safety and security

Change can be daunting. No matter the size of the organization, AP/LP leaders sometimes struggle to change established methods - even when they recognize the need for it. This resistance to change can hinder progress and limit the effectiveness of AP/LP efforts.

But what if there were ways to make transformation smoother and more manageable? In this article, Auror dives deep into the concept of change management in the context of retail safety and security and provides four practical strategies to simplify your organization's approach:

1. Educate the entire organization, early and often
2. Define key stakeholders
3. Plan for how to implement and connect different solutions
4. Measure and communicate success

Read more: auror.co/the-intel/ways-to-simplify-ap-lp-transformation.

Data Breaches Surge, Disclosure Laws Fall Short
Cybersecurity crisis in numbers
The number of US data compromises in 2024 (3,158) decreased 1% compared to 2023 (3,202), 44 events away from tying a record for the number of compromises tracked in a year, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.

Data breach notices surge

The number of data breach notices issued in the past year (1,728,519,397) increased 312% from 2023 (419,337,446). The increase was primarily due to six “mega-breaches” that resulted in at least 100 million breach notices being issued in each event. Mega-breach victim notices totaled more than 1.4 billion of the more than 1.7 billion victim notices issued in 2024.

Six mega-breaches account for only .001% of compromises in the past year but ~85% of data breach notices. If the six mega-breaches are excluded, the ~266 million other victim notices issued last year decreased by 36% compared to 2023.

According to the report, approximately 70% of cyberattack-related breach notices did not include attack information, compared to 58% in 2023. In 2019 and previous years, ~100% of breach notices included attack vector information.

Disclosure laws fall short

State and Federal disclosure requirements are having no significant impact on data breaches. New Securities and Exchange Commission breach disclosure rules resulted in a 60% increase in disclosures in 2024. However, less than 10% of the notices included details of the event.

There were fewer zero day and supply chain attacks. However, they had more significant impacts. Supply chain attacks directly impacted 134 organizations and indirectly impacted 657 entities, resulting in 203 million victim notices. At least 190 million notices were related to the Change Healthcare breach.

Publicly traded companies represented only 7% (221 companies) of all compromised organizations. However, they issued 76 percent of victim notices in 2024. helpnetsecurity.com

Major Cybercrime Bust
FBI seizes major cybercrime forums in coordinated domain takedown

The domains for Cracked and Nulled now redirect to FBI-controlled servers.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with several other international law enforcement departments, has seized control of several high-profile online platforms linked to cybercrime in a sweeping operation aimed at disrupting digital marketplaces for stolen credentials and hacking tools. The domains of forums Cracked[.]io and Nulled[.]to now redirect to FBI-controlled servers, signaling efforts to dismantle infrastructure that supports cybercriminal activity.

As of Wednesday, visitors to the forums — long criticized as hubs for password theft, software piracy, and credential-stuffing attacks — encountered DNS error messages indicating federal intervention. Eagle-eyed cybersecurity researchers discovered Wednesday that the specialized servers that translate IP addresses into domain names redirected visitors to FBI-owned assets, effectively shutting down access.

Also seized were domains and services belonging to SellIX, which enabled users to create storefronts for illicit goods, and StarkRDP, a Windows remote desktop hosting service, which was allegedly leveraged by threat actors to anonymize attacks.

According to the image on the Cracked and Nulled websites, law enforcement from Australia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Spain were also involved. Europol also played a role, according to the image. cyberscoop.com

Will Microsoft Step in to Save TikTok?
Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has said Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a "bidding war" over the sale of the social media app.

When asked by reporters whether the US tech giant was preparing a bid, Trump replied: "I would say yes" - before adding that there was "great interest in TikTok" from several companies.

Both Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden have been trying for years to force TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its US operations on national security grounds.

It comes as Trump signed an executive order last week to delay a Biden Administration ban on TikTok that briefly took the app offline for its 170m users in the United States.

Despite granting TikTok a 75-day reprieve from the ban, Trump had been the first president to start pressuring ByteDance to sell its app.

In August 2020, ByteDance approached Microsoft as a possible buyer - something which the US company's chief executive later described as "the strangest thing". Later, TikTok chose rival Oracle as a potential partner - although that deal also never happened.

Trump has previously said that he was in discussions with several parties about purchasing TikTok and expects to make a decision on the app's future within the next 30 days. bbc.com

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New Amazon Hacking Campaign
Amazon Prime Security Warning As Hackers Strike—What You Need To Know
It has only been a matter of weeks since users of Amazon’s AWS cloud service were warned about a ransomware attack labeled impossible to recover from, and just days since a fraud involving the supposed purchase of an iPhone 16 from Amazon came to light. Now, security researchers have warned users of Amazon Prime that a new hacking campaign is targeting them to steal not only sensitive account data but credit card details as well. Here’s what you need to know.

Threat intelligence analysts from Palo Alto’s Unit 42 research division have confirmed a new hacking campaign that is targeting Amazon users by way of an Amazon Prime membership expiry lure. In a Jan. 27 posting on X, Unit 42 warned that the threat campaign employs PDF documents that lead, in turn, to phishing pages where the attackers, impersonating Amazon, get the user to enter sensitive account data and credit card information. Coming hot on the heels of another warning about the use of PDF documents in hack attacks targeting smartphone users, the Unit 42 Amazon Prime warning is no less scary. Each of the 31 PDF documents used by the Amazon Prime hackers employ a complex redirection process involving a whole bunch of different URLs before finally reaching the data-stealing site. It has been reported that threat actors have registered more than 1,000 malicious domains, all designed to look like they are associated with Amazon itself, since June 2024.

"The initial attack vector, where users are beguiled into opening an email attachment containing a PDF file,” Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said, “is a stark reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant of emails.”

"This campaign demonstrates the nefarious evolution of phishing tactics, particularly in leveraging trusted brands like Amazon to exploit users,” Dray Agha, senior manager of security operations at Huntress, warned, adding that it underscores a critical need for a layered defense strategy alongside user education and robust endpoint detection. "The use of PDFs with redirection techniques to obfuscate defenses,” Agha continued, “demonstrates how adversaries are adapting and bypassing security solutions.” forbes.com

Record Credit Card Spending
Amex posts 2024 records for payments volume, fees

The credit card company’s revenue and net income surged last year as spending by cardholders and card customer additions reached new highs.

American Express on Friday reported its highest ever annual figures for cardholder spending, merchant fee revenue and new card acquisitions in its latest earnings report.

The 2024 increase in demand for its credit card services resulted in a 9% rise in Amex’s revenue and a 21% net income increase over 2023, company executives told analysts in an earnings call Friday morning.

The higher spending on Amex cards and new card sign-ups are largely driven by millennials and members of Gen Z, CEO Steve Squeri said during the earnings call. “We’re adding highly credit worthy customers in these cohorts,” he said.

American Express reported revenue climbed to $65.95 billion in 2024, up from $60.52 billion in 2023, and net income rose to $10.13 billion in 2024, compared to $8.37 billion in 2023. paymentsdive.com

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Santa Clarita Valley, CA: Juvenile Among Eight Arrested During Canyon Country Retail Theft Suppression Operation
On Tuesday, deputies with the CPU conducted a retail theft suppression operation near the Target on Golden Valley Road in Canyon Country, said Deputy Robert Jensen, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The deputies were able to identify and arrest seven suspects for felony offenses and one misdemeanor suspect. Three individuals from the Antelope Valley were caught with over $2,500 in stolen merchandise from three different local retailers. Deputies determined they also had multiple convictions for prior thefts. The three remain in custody at this time and are scheduled to appear in court Thursday. A father-son duo from North Hollywood were caught working to steal cosmetic items, according to Jensen. In addition to theft charges, the father was also charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor for involving his juvenile son in the crime. The juvenile was released on a citation to appear in court with a parent at a later date. A 66-year-old woman from Canyon Country was booked for shoplifting and released on citation to appear in court at a later date. A 25-year-old man from Palmdale, booked for outstanding no-bail warrants. He remains in custody at this time. A 36-year-old man from Van Nuys, booked for having over 160,000 in outstanding warrants. He remains in custody at this time. hometownstation.com

San Diego, CA: Burglars Make Off with Thousands of Dollars Worth of Wine in Pre-Dawn Heist
Two burglars made off with thousands of dollars worth of wine early Wednesday after breaking into a Mission Valley store. Surveillance video showed the duo trying to enter the Total Wine & More store on Rio San Diego by jamming the lock on a side door at around 4:20 a.m., according to OnScene.TV. They failed, but gained access by breaking the lock on a second door and tearing through drywall to enter the main store. San Diego police said the burglars sought out the expensive bottles of wine, before using bolt cutters to remove a lock on the receiving bay doors in the warehouse, where they loaded up a vehicle with the merchandise. Officers did not find anyone inside the store. timesofsandiego.com

Scarborough, ON, Canada: Five Suspects wanted after truck driven into Scarborough store, another robbed
Suspects are being sought after a truck drove into a store at a Scarborough plaza on Wednesday night as part of a robbery. Toronto Police said on social-media site X that a robbery happened at 6:24 p.m. at a plaza in the Eglinton Ave.-Brimley Rd. area. A truck drove into a store, at which point suspects in the truck allegedly robbed another store before fleeing in a separate vehicle. Police said the truck also struck a gas line and the area was being evacuated. Police said at about 8 p.m. that the gas line had been capped. In a follow-up post, police said four to five suspects fled the scene in a light-coloured vehicle. No suspect descriptions were immediately available. Police said there were no physical injuries reported. torontosun.com

Peel, ON, Canada: 6 charged after $60,000 of Butter products stolen from grocery stores in Peel Region
Six people have been charged in connection with an investigation into the theft of $60,000 worth of butter and ghee in Peel Region. On Wednesday, PRP announced that three suspects, identified as Vishavjeet Singh, Sukmander Singh, and Dalwal Sidhu, were charged with possession of property obtained by crime. Three others were also arrested and charged with theft under $5,000. They have been identified as 22-year-old Navdeep Chaudhary, 38-year-old Kamaldeep Singh, and 25-year-old Harkerat Singh. Police say their investigation, which also looks into businesses accepting the stolen products, is ongoing. Similar incidents have been reported across Ontario, including one in Brantford where suspects stole about $1,200 worth of butter from a grocery store. Scott Tracey, a spokesperson Guelph Police Service, told CTVNews.ca in November that there appears to be an online black market for butter. One expert noted that that butter thefts would continue as long as the cost of living and food prices remained high. ctvnews.ca

Markham, ON, Canada: 5 arrested in failed Markham jewelry store robbery

Lancaster, PA: Thieves steal $3,200 worth of merchandise from 2 stores at Tanger Outlets in Lancaster County

Darien, CT: Police Charge Woman, 37, Accused of Stealing Almost $3,000 Worth of High-End Hair Products

Monroe Township, PA: Brookville Teen Faces Theft, Corruption Charges After Computer Equipment Stolen from Walmart

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Shootings & Deaths

Memphis, TN: Store employee shoots suspect during attempted robbery
A store employee shot a suspect during an attempted robbery early Wednesday morning in North Memphis, according to a police report. Memphis police responded to the robbery call around 3:40 a.m. at the Twin Food Mart on Jackson Avenue, where a store employee told officers that two suspects tried to rob the store. According to the police report, he said that one of the suspects came to the counter and flashed a handgun while the other suspect went behind the counter area. The victim then pointed his own gun at the suspect, yelling for him to leave. The suspect pushed the victim to the ground, where they struggled. The victim then shot the suspect, who ran off along with his partner. Police later found the suspects at Regional One Health, one in the emergency room and the other outside. The suspect who was shot told officers he had went inside the store to buy chips and talked with the employee inside when the employee pointed the gun, leading to the struggle. An investigation is underway. localmemphis.com

Florissant, MO: Armed man shot in stomach by person he was chasing through grocery store
An encounter in the aisles of a grocery store incited a chase between two men, ending in a shooting that sent one to a hospital, Missouri police said. A 29-year-old man, identified as Derrick Johnson, pulled out a gun and started to chase another person through a Schnucks on Jan. 27 following the exchange, Florissant police said in a Facebook post. The man attempting to flee pulled a gun out and turned it on Johnson, according to police. The man then shot Johnson in the stomach, police said. Johnson was taken to a hospital and is now facing criminal charges, according to court documents. He was charged with assault and armed criminal action. The person accused of shooting Johnson was not identified by police. kansascity.com

Memphis, TN: Store clerk shoots suspect during attempted robbery in North Memphis
A store clerk shot a man during what police called an attempted robbery early Wednesday morning at a food market in North Memphis. Memphis Police (MPD) said it all started just after 3:30 a.m. at Twins Food Market, located near the corner of Manassas Street and Jackson Avenue. Two men went inside the store trying to rob it, police said. At some point, one of the would-be robbers pushed the clerk to the ground and punched him, MPD said. The suspect then tried to take the clerk's gun, which led to the clerk firing a shot. The gunfire struck the suspect, MPD said. newspressnow.com

Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Harris County, TX: 2 juveniles arrested in Armored Truck Robbery where Guard was pepper sprayed
Two people wanted for an armored car robbery last month in east Harris County are now in custody -- and it turns out both suspects are under 18. Harris County deputies said the two juveniles walked up to a Loomis armored truck guard outside of a Food Town grocery store on 5 Uvalde Road near Wallisville Road on Dec. 20. The two juveniles tried to grab a bag of cash before pepper spraying the guard and knocking him down, officials said. They managed to get away with the cash. It's unclear if the two suspects are also responsible for other, similar robberies in the area in recent weeks. abc13.com

Blair, WI: Fire damages Dollar General in Blair, store to be closed for weeks
Crews responded to a fire at Blair's Dollar General store Wednesday morning. According to Blair Police Chief Kent Johnson, crews were called before 7:00 a.m. to the store located at 314 West Broadway Street. The store manager was opening up when he heard a noise, observed a fire and called 9-1-1, Johnson said. Crews have extinguished the fire, which caused some structural damage to the building and rendered the merchandise inside a total loss. No injuries have been reported. news8000.com

Orange County, CA: Update: Last defendant in $86,000 Armed Smash-and-Grab robbery of The Jewelry Exchange gets 29-year sentence

St. Paul, MN: DOJ: Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Armed Robbery of a Cell Phone Store

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