Walmart shopper out $3,500 after she’s caught on camera seven times – her self-checkout ‘scam’ cost her
A WALMART shopper was arrested after stealing seven times from the retailer using their self-checkout kiosk.
Bernnadette Martinez Diaz, 41, was caught failing to scan items on the store’s security cameras.
Lake County Sheriff’s OfficeBernnadette Martinez Diaz was caught failing to scan items on the store’s security cameras[/caption]
EPAMany retailers have noticed an increase in organized crime and have since implemented anti-theft policies[/caption]
The footage was sent to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, as seen by Leesburg-News.com.
Diaz stole Walmart merchandise seven times on May 6, twice on May 14, and also on May 16, May 18, May 31, and June 14.
The total for the unpaid merchandise summed nearly $200.
On June 24, Diaz was taken into custody at the store.
She was charged with seven counts of petty retail theft, according to the police report.
The alleged shoplifter was held at Lake County Jail and released after posting a $3,500 bond.
Lake County Jail did not provide further details on the arrest.
ANTI-THEFT POLICIES
Many retailers have noticed an increase in organized crime and have since implemented anti-theft policies to deter shoppers from stealing.
Approximately $121.6 billion was lost to retail theft in 2023 and that number is expected to rise even further, according to research conducted by Capital One.
By 2026, nearly $150 billion is expected to be lost.
The same research also found that occurrences of shoplifting have shot up.
In 2022, shoplifting rose by 19.4%.
Among these new anti-theft measures, retailers have increased security, enforced random receipt checks, and limited self-checkout items.
Consumers say these new policies are ruining their shopping experience.
Anti-theft measures rolled out by retailers
Retailers across the US and Canada have rolled out strategies designed to combat theft. The U.S. Sun has compiled a list of measures that have been implemented at stores.
Locking items in cabinets.
Security pegs.
Security cameras.
Signs warning about the impact of theft.
Receipt scanners.
Receipt checks.
Carts with locking technology
One shopper refused to show a Walmart employee her receipt, claiming she was pregnant and managing another child.
MEMBERS ONLY
Shoppers are also slamming Walmart for its subscription service called Walmart+.
The membership claims to offer customers exclusive benefits, including free delivery on orders $35 or more.
While Walmart customers are not required to tip their delivery drivers, delivery workers often expect a tip as a thank you for the service.
Customers said they can’t afford the extra fees.
Some are canceling their membership and threatening to shop elsewhere.
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