There are three cashier receipt scams consumers should be aware of when shopping, according to
KOMO News.
If you're paying with your debit or credit card, consumers should be watchful for cash-back withdrawals on your purchase. Bad cashiers may add them, then take the money for themselves or give it to an accomplice next in line. If a cashier requests cash-back withdrawals, reverse them right away.
Before leaving the checkout line, take a quick inventory of your merchandise. If the cashier is a scammer, he or she may stashed an item under the counter which is most likely to happen when customers have many purchases.
Always double-check your receipt to see if items were scanned twice.
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here. Original photo by
Anssi Koskinen.
