The 10 Billion Dollar Ripoff

Year Published: 1979

Creator: Galerie Productions

Description: 1979, Galerie Productions. Home transfer from 16mm original. Hosted by *Casey Kasem*, this 1979 educational film addresses the pervasive and costly issue of **employee theft** in the workplace, which it terms a "$10 billion ripoff" (6:09). Through the cautionary tale of a young employee named *Christine* (0:52), the film illustrates how dishonest actions can lead to devastating personal consequences, such as arrest and a permanent criminal record (5:18). It highlights various methods of theft—from falsifying refunds to stealing merchandise—and showcases the sophisticated security measures businesses use to combat these crimes, including computerized monitoring and undercover agents (12:57). Ultimately, *Kasem* argues that the most powerful tool for prevention is the honest employee, and he provides five essential rules for maintaining integrity: **reporting suspicions**, **avoiding temptation**, **not getting involved** in illicit schemes, **knowing company policies**, and **sharing personal problems** with supervisors before they escalate into criminal behavior (16:32-18:40).

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlgAHFmgBlo

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