Did you know that approximately 25% of Dutch people using self-scan checkouts in supermarkets sometimes forget to pay for an item?
Although this can happen without any malicious intent, it could increase the risk of being perceived as a shoplifter by employees, potentially leading to serious consequences.
Supermarkets are experiencing a rise in thefts, with Jumbo seeing a 60% increase in the past year, a third of which occurred at self-scan checkouts.
Albert Heijn has not disclosed specific figures regarding incidents in their stores.
Retailers are responding to this trend by implementing stricter controls, including the use of modern camera systems that detect suspicious behavior.
Furthermore, the time you spend in the store is monitored; the longer you shop, the higher the likelihood of being checked at the self-checkout.
During such an inspection, it may be discovered that you have not scanned a product, regardless of whether this was intentional or accidental.
1. Het onopzettelijk niet scannen gebeurt vaak!
2. De boete is aanzienlijk en dit kan jou overkomen!
3. De gevolgen zijn ingrijpender dan gedacht!
4. Velen zijn niet op de hoogte van mogelijke gevolgen!
5. Controleer extra zorgvuldig, want de consequenties zijn niet prettig!