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Comment on The Shoplift/Return Cycle by Are You Lending or Selling Your Product? « American Theft Prevention

Are You Lending or Selling Your Product? « American Theft Prevention — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:43:14 +0000

[...] We’ve discussed the problem of return fraud in the past. For example, look at our Shoplift/Return Cycle article. It’s a related problem. But with wardrobing the product is actually purchased, though [...]

Comment on Does Shoplifting Happen Only During the Night? by Johan Pansegrouw

Johan Pansegrouw — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 06:05:24 +0000

Firstly, I believe the intention of the judges convicting the offenders are not to keep them out of the stores, rather to punish them in such a way that their social activities are limited – very effective in my opinion.

Secondly, shoplifters all start their “trade” as most of start of in our careers. They first start with the smaller items, and at times that stores are not so busy, they think they will get away easier that way. They then progress their “careers” to items of more value, and become more daring when realizing that they can blend better with bigger crowds such as peak times for stores, they also think that they will blend in crowds when having to escape.

As Mark stated, they have a job like you and I.

Comment on Flash Mob Shoplifting by Kenneth Fingerman

Kenneth Fingerman — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:59:54 +0000

This whole flashmob stuff is getting ridiculous, youth maybe should be limited to a maximum number in groups when going into stores.

Comment on Does Shoplifting Happen Only During the Night? by Mark Slonim

Mark Slonim — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:46:41 +0000

Many of the most damaging of shoplifters treat it like a job and work mostly Monday – Friday. Afternoons have been found to be a common time for these types of theives who often steal to re-sell and use the money to finance other types of criminal activities like drugs.

Comment on $100 Reward for Reporting Shoplifting by Justin E. Harvey

Justin E. Harvey — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:56:53 +0000

This is some good information. I think companies should reward associates in their companies for reporting shoplifting that results in an apprehension. I tell associates that anyone who calls me with a hot tip and results in a catch that I will buy them lunch. Of course that comes out of my own pocket but I feel its worth it. I have rarely had a customer report shoplifting to me or my staff. Also we open ourselves up scrutiny customers who are more aware of shoplifting may not like to shop our stores if they think its a big problem. Thanks for your time in preparing this information lots to think about.

Comment on Flash Mob Shoplifting by Don Bridges

Don Bridges — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:17:18 +0000

@Chris – I’d guess that the gangs didn’t come up with their shoplifiting techniques from watching Oprah…

Comment on Stops Shoplifter, Gets Fired by mike

mike — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:03:15 +0000

I still can’t figure out what she did wrong. She didn’t go up and tackle the guy or hit him over the head. She approached him and politely asked for his receipt so she could remove the security tags from the merchandise. He assualted her. All she did was speak to him. Is it really Walmart policy to not even approach a suspected thief? I work in retail and would not directly confront a thief. Policy is, give them what they want and get them out of the store. But if I asked a customer if they had a receipt for something they were carrying, and the person hit me or kicked me, I would not get fired.

Comment on Stops Shoplifter, Gets Fired by Brenda

Brenda — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:04:56 +0000

Since when do you discipline someone who saved you $600? What part of Thank You missed the conversation? And exactly what did she do wrong? I had a flipping Wal-mart store greeting literally check off every item on my receipt because the one gallon water bottles weren’t in plastic bags. After the assualt, I went to the customer service counter and returned every item explaining in full detail why. I refuse to go back to that particular store. I did NOT set off any alarms either. All I had was groceries. I applaud the woman who asked for a receipt. To get assaulted in the line of duty then get fired…….makes me pray for grocery stores of days gone by to return.

Comment on Flash Mob Shoplifting by Christopher Wood

Christopher Wood — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:58:40 +0000

It figures that some people would take something really cool and positive and take advantage of it for their own selfishness. Shame on them.

Comment on Flash Mob Shoplifting by btezra

btezra — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:42:14 +0000

*yawns*

got fear?