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We like to have some fun on the Appriss Data Science team, and recently, I have been prompting ChatGPT to create poems that describe the great things our team does using ML and AI to root out fraud and abuse in retail returns and claims, but expressed in the style of famous poets. This poem was recently read at our company's Town Hall meeting, and it went over so well that I had to share it here on LinkedIn. The poem is printed below, but I’m also reading it aloud as sometimes the text itself doesn’t do a poem justice. Hopefully, you find my reading of this poem congruent with a Frostian style. Stopping by Stores on a Data-filled Evening, in the style of Robert Frost Whose claim this is — I think I know — They tried to mask the tale below — A sweater tagged with half its price — Returned — as new — though worn thrice. The store was kind — too kind by far — The gate was wide — no guard, no bar — But watchers now are not asleep — They learn from patterns fraudsters keep. A streak of claims — too quick, too bold — A trick once new — now worn and old — The model hums, the red flags rise, The lies laid bare through AI eyes. And Appriss stands — with minds so keen — A quiet force — behind the screen. They read the signs — where others miss — And turn the fraud — to nemesis. If you’re thinking about smarter ways to protect profits, I’d love to introduce you to the folks at @Appriss Retail. Schedule a quick chat: https://lnkd.in/dVGkj-nV

Alright, retail leaders, it’s almost that time again. 🎁 Holiday cheer, record sales… and a tidal wave of returns, claims, and fraud. Last year alone, U.S. shoppers sent back $160 billion in holiday purchases. That’s billions in revenue walking out the door—and a painful reminder that loyalty and fraud prevention have never been more intertwined. Here’s what we’re seeing heading into this season: ⚠️ Post-holiday returns are surging, especially from online and BORIS transactions. ⚠️ Opportunistic fraudsters are getting bolder with wardrobing, false claims, and serial returns. ⚠️ Retailers tightening policies to protect margins are risking loyal customers in the process. The challenge? Balancing profit protection without damaging customer experience. That’s exactly why our team built the Holiday Survival Guide. It's a quick, practical resource to help retailers: 🟢 Spot and stop returns and claims fraud in real time 🟢 Protect margins without hurting CX 🟢 Turn post-holiday returns into loyalty wins The retailers getting this right aren’t just surviving the season, they’re turning it into a competitive advantage. Return season is inevitable. Losing loyalty (and margin) isn’t. Grab the guide and get ready to win the holidays. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gibYhExX Appriss Retail

Without the right tools, bad actors can cost you millions in lost revenue and damaged reputation during the holiday season. And with $160 billion in holiday returns last year, one thing is clear – teams need smarter, faster fraud detection to keep up. Unwrap tips to get ahead this holiday season with the new Holiday Survival Guide! Get your copy here:

Are you ready for holiday returns? Last year, December 26 was the busiest return day of the year, and the holiday season as a whole saw $160 billion in merchandise returned. Protect your profits and cut down on fraudulent activity – get the Holiday Survival Guide now:

‘Tis the season for sales, returns…and risk. Master the holidays with our new Holiday Survival Guide and learn how real-time, AI-driven insights can help you reduce fraud and abuse without compromising customer satisfaction during one of the most important seasons of the year. Get the guide here: http://bit.ly/46jYK3k