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Wage theft cost Americans billions, but often goes unpunished

You might have a burglar alarm to protect your home, or hide your wallet from pickpockets in a crowd. What you might not realize is you could be losing money in a different way from your paycheck. Wage theft costs Americans more than any other type of theft each year. Consumer Correspondent Ash-har Quraishi found, even if you fight for what you're owed and win, you still might never get paid.
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