Organised crime gangs behind devious scams sweeping ScotlandOrganised crime groups are behind a series of devious scams that are bringing misery to shoppers across Scotland, the Daily Record can reveal. View 4 Images (Image: Getty Images)Organised crime groups are behind a series of devious scams that are bringing misery to shoppers across Scotland, the Daily Record can reveal. ‌View 4 ImagesRAC Chief Executive Stephanie Karte said: "Retail crime funds serious and organised crime. Sergeant Ross McBurney said: “The Retail Crime Taskforce works closely with partners such as Retailers Against Crime to tackle shop theft and offences against retail workers. Media company JCDecaux have donated 400 billboards across the UK including Aberdeen, London, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham as part of the retail crime awareness campaign.