Today Clark covers fakes and thefts. You may be thinking about Valentine gifts now and jewelry is a favorite choice. But before you buy, Clark has a warning about the prevalence of counterfeits, and how to protect your wallet. Also, theft rings and smash & grabs have been hitting retailers hard throughout the country. Hear what retailers are doing to fight rampant internal and external theft, and how it affects consumers 

Counterfeit Warning: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Retail Theft Impact: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

 
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