The 6 types of thieves at the self-scan in the supermarket

How do you behave when no one is watching? Have you ever ‘accidentally’ ’ not scanned something from your shopping cart in the supermarket? Yes? Then I think you should at least check what type of thief you are with a blush on your cheeks. Here it comes.

The hypocrite

You consciously don't scan just one item. And when you get checked, you put on your biggest puppy eyes. ‘Oh god, how stupid! That was really an accident!’ Make that the cat wise.

The vulture

Six slices of old goat cheese for almost FOUR EUROS?! Have they completely lost their minds? Hatsa, you strategically place that under the groceries cart without a peep. Followed by those dishwasher tablets. And don't you know how expensive laundry detergent is these days? No one notices.

The rebel

The rebel would never ‘forget’ to scan the most expensive product. No, the rebel is not concerned with that at all. Look, those spicy snacks going home for free is just because it can. Being a little naughty is quite nice.

The kamikaze pilot

HAMSTERING. The whole cart full, but scan just a few products and hope for the best to get through the gates. Nice. For. Your. Big. Supermarket chain. And then really think of yourself as a daredevil, huh. Shame on you.

The thinker

Vegetables and fruits don't have a barcode, right? So if I put that loose cucumber in my basket, they will look for a product with a barcode to scan. I mean: the store staff doesn't have all day. Beat the system.

The kleptomaniac

Suddenly it comes to your mind: what if I don't... You feel the tension rise at the moment you make the choice. The goal of stealing is not the object, but to be freed from the urge to steal. (A little tip from me: seeking help is not a bad idea in this case, because kleptomania is a serious problem.)

P.S. I think it's unnecessary to say but I'll say it anyway, stealing is not okay, people. So don’t try this at home. Or in the supermarket.