Although crime committed by gang members accounts for a small fraction of the estimated $120 billion a year in workplace theft, gangs also impact companies through extortion and drug sales. Gang members increasingly cloak their illicit activities behind the legitimacy of the workplace. The new breed of gangs includes all races and increasingly involves women. Crimes committed by gang members are becoming more violent and brazen, for example, hijacking trucks and storming factories to obtain microchips and electronic components. Nearly any company came become a target of gangs, gang members frequently obtain information from unwitting employees, and may gangs operate along the lines of what is normally thought of as organized crime. Businesses should not underestimate the level of gang sophistication and violence. In addition, businesses should work closely with law enforcement to minimize the incidence of gang- related crimes and should carefully screen employees. Educating employees about how to spot gang activity and how to deal with it is also crucial.