I usually bring a festive sombrero to block the cameras.
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blargh513@sh.itjust.works 2 days agoI make it a point to steal a little something every time I’m forced to use these.
Big box hardware stores appear to have zero people to check you out anymore, so they all give me something every time I shop.
Pro tip: they won’t bother if you dont steal anything expensive. Additionally, there are cameras in the ceiling that are working with the register to see what is in the cart and determine if you have scanned everything. Buy a cardboard box (cheapest thing that works). Lay it over your cart. Put stuff under it and now the system cant see your cart to determine if you stole something. A GFCI outlet or two never seem to go noticed.
modus@lemmy.world 2 days ago
salvaria@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 days ago
Just a warning - they might actually notice you doing it, and are waiting on you to steal a certain dollar amount (link shows thresholds for different US states) before they come after you so they can charge you with a felony.
Lemminary@lemmy.world 1 day ago
So don’t go over $500 in any state but New Jersey. Cool!
throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
Steal $499 then wait out the statute of limitations, and repeat 😎
Empricorn@feddit.nl 1 day ago
A 1970’s law saying it’s a felony if people steal more than $199 (cumulatively) is insane. How many for-profit prisons are in New Jersey again…?