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Target Lays Off Hundreds Amid Medical Loan Scandal

8/20/2025

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Target laid off 400 to 700 workers at its Little Village warehouse for misuse of a medical loan program, risking over $1 million in losses.
Employees alleged a ringleader charged $200-$300 to erase loans.
Target acknowledged the layoffs and is hiring replacements to maintain operations.
Police declined to comment on any potential federal investigations into the matter.

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Story summary

Target laid off 400 to 700 workers at its Little Village warehouse for misuse of a medical loan program, risking over $1 million in losses.
Employees alleged a ringleader charged $200-$300 to erase loans.
Target acknowledged the layoffs and is hiring replacements to maintain operations.
Police declined to comment on any potential federal investigations into the matter.