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As far as scams go, it's a strange and confusing one—and on the rise. The New York Times delves into the world of "strategic theft," which it describes...

What happened: Bokksu, which sells Japanese snacks in subscription boxes, bought $100,000 worth of unique-flavored Kit Kats from Japan and planned to sell them for around $250,000 in the U.S. However, the Kit Kats never reached customers after being handled by fraudsters who got hold of them in the supply chain, according to a New York Times report. How it all started: Bokksu hired Shane Black and his freight brokering company, Freight Rate Central, which is based in Saratosa, Florida, to transport the shipment for $13,000. Black posted the job on a trucking board and received a response fro...

The rest of the unique-flavored Kit Kats reportedly remain stored at a California facility

A New York company bought the candy from Japan hoping to sell it in the United States for a profit, but it was allegedly stolen during shipping.

Scammers stole $250,000 worth of Kit Kats from a company that sells Japanese stacks. Half of the candy is missing; the other half remains in storage.