Here's An Easy Way To Make $40

I am sure the owner/manager would want to know what happened.

That is crazy, but you are right...some people would not even notice in this busy time of the year until it was too late.  There are several stores that require you to initial the receipt showing that you received the cash back...now I think that I know why!  How else could they prove that you received it?

Al and Peggy ~ I think I am just too trusting.  I need to pay more attention.  Thanks for the heads up!

Al & Peggy, Great advice and will share this deceptive practice to everyone I know! Thanks so much!

Al and Peggy I had no idea that this sort of thing was going on.  I guess I better start checking my receipts.

Al & Peggy, there are so many shady characters these days we have to keep a very close eye on our pockets.  It may have been a 'mistake', but I doubt it.  

Thanks for sharing. 

WOW!   I never ask for cash back so that would never be a problem here, but that is so easy that it's crazy!  Thanks for sharing....

Very scary.  Something strange happened to me this week.  I bought a few things at Home Depot and the young male cashier asked me if I would like to buy some paper yard bags.  I asked how much they were and he said $1.99 for a pack of 5.  I said OK give me two packs.

I just happened to check my bill and noticed he charged me for 3 packs.  I asked him how many he had put in the cart, 2 or 3.  He said 2 and I told him he charged me for 3.

Oh sorry he said.  So I said just give me another pack cuz I didn't want to go through the hassle of getting a refund for $1.99.

Anyway again, maybe an honest mistake.  He can't get rich off $1.99 bags.  Or can he?

Hi Al & Peggy, a lifetime ago I worked in loss prevention, this is a very common scam, has been around for years. Always watch when they are ringing you out and check those receipts!

Al and Peggy - I assume that the person used a debit card.  People need to be very careful using debit cards.

Hey A & P, checking the receipt is always a good thing, and if there's a problem, get it addresses immediately. My wife has gone back to the store for overcharges or shortages, but trying to get cash back after the fact would be almost impossible.

Very good tip you 2.  My hubby laughs at me but I always check the receipts to make sure there aren't any over-charges.

Al and Peggy, Very not cool on the cashier's part.  I tend to watch the register and the receipts, especially when the price "feels" high when we're done.  Sometime I find a double charge, sometimes I realize they missed something and have to swing by customer service to get the charge added.

It is important to check receipts! and it helps if you can watch while they're checking you out! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

That is scary, I always check, just yesterday I went back to the store for a $5 refund she did not scan my coupon and apply. On the other hand my 16 year old son, who works in the family pizzeria, has returned money when someone overpays or drops their money. The other day he bought lunch in school and the cashier gave him too much back, and he told her and returned it to her!

hmmmmm, that is interesting.  I will watch out for that this holiday season.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Al & Peggy,

Good point; it pays to pay attention.

Happy American Thanksgiving,

Steve