Are you legally required to show your receipt when leaving a Walmart? | VERIFY

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[@bestoutcomes]

I worked in retail loss prevention once and can attest the majority of theft is from employees more so than customers.

[@MrStaybrown]

During the pandemic there was a shortage of hand sanitizer..they were only allowing 1 family member in to shop..I was waiting in the parking lot and I have dark tinted windows..this Walmart employee carries 2 very large hand sanitizers to her car parked ahead of my car. They also had a sign out front stating Walmart was out of hand sanitizer. Very obvious thievery is within amongst the employees and not shoppers.

[@christopherkilian9763]

Incorrect Max, more theft is incurred by customers since states and law enforcement will not prosecute if items taken are below $500

[@alm777]

What ashame

[@alm777]

@@christopherkilian9763 Walmart will prosecute

[@rachelgarber1423]

I’ve heard that

[@jillandress1163]

After being stopped at walmart every time i shop there to show receipt i finally just stopped shopping there Problem solved

[@TheClassicDoomGuy]

@Silvio Manuel Sam's club.. not so much when you sign up for a Sam's club membership you're agreeing to show a receipt upon exit.

[@TheClassicDoomGuy]

@Silvio Manuel fair enough

[@scottclark798]

@Silvio Manuel in fact they do these days . At least in my town .

[@rods.3245]

Exactly, if everyone did this, Walmart and the Walton family would disappear. The world would be a better place.

[@TXLionHeart]

@AmazingAsianRacist Hey, are you that bad hombre that loves nasty women!? Check his receipt...

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

I never stop, I tell them no thanks. I'm not wasting my time so someone can check my receipt. There are two issues, if I was checked out by an employee, if something was missed, go deal with your employee. If I had to check myself out, then my mistakes are your problem. If Walmart wants to save money by getting free labour out if the customer, then mistakes are a part of that. I'm always honest and don't scam the system, but I'm also not going to be treated like a criminal as a paying customer.

[@LawnBunny777]

Yes! And those people posted at the door are probably failed cops thriving on the opportunity to stop people which they can't legally do. I do the same as you. I say "No thanks" or "I didn't steal anything">

[@cjsteele9594]

I dont stop, i pay for all my items, unlike alot of 13% ers. It"s illegal for them to stop you.

[@kishascape]

Btw the "prices rising due to theft" excuse is BS and a scam. They just use that as an excuse to purposely price gouge, walmart tried to complain about theft last year despite posting record profits. They also have insurance writeoffs for that very reason, the price is never passed onto other customers. It's all a grift and you're all coporate simping NPCs if you actually believe that.

[@Ejexion]

Hear hear! The Customer Credo, manifest!

[@Milkman4279]

Your mistakes are their problem? Wow, must be nice.

[@jerryspann8713]

The fact that they stop 99% of shoppers means they believe 99% of shoppers are thieves. Solution. Put these "door greeters" on a cash register to physically check people out and get rid of self check outs.

[@hh4545]

Have you shop at Costco? Stop complaining if you did.

[@denverlilly3669]

No, it doesn't. Ever heard of "trust but verify"?

[@stephanieriddle9349]

According to Walmarts own policy, AP-09, you don’t have to stop and they cannot physically detain you. I know this because I was a Walmart Asset Protection Associate.

[@annetteslife]

What about big boxed items like televisions? Everytime I bought a big ticket item such as a television like clockwork I had to show a receipt. I don't know why, and have other people with the very same item fly by without asking for their receipt

[@annetteslife]

@Joey Barreras what? do you have a problem?

[@annetteslife]

@Joey Barreras oh okay sorry I didn't mean to be so blunt. That is my fault.

[@annetteslife]

@Joey Barreras nope you didn't. I just misread what you had wrote and should have asked for clarification instead. I think I know what you mean now. I do believe that receipts should be asked for especially if it is for items that cannot fit in bags and for big ticket items, not to be mean but to prevent the rise in shoplifting. Like I had said I been stopped and asked for receipts many times while leaving Walmart with big ticket items and while at the same time while noticing Joe Blow walking ever so nonchalant out the door without having to produce as much as an id

[@annetteslife]

@Joey Barreras sometimes we have to admit we are wrong before admitting we are right

[@triciaanddennisb9548]

Sure, just stop and obey and continue like good little robots, your rights do not matter to you

[@InternetMonster1]

I work retail, thieves are a constant, especially at a lower end place like Walmart. Nobody is trying to defile your rights or make you look bad, we just need to be certain that you aren't stealing. You aren't special. It would be nice if you would stop acting like a child refusing to eat their spinach and just show your receipt so everyone can go home. That being said, being able to cause problems for the teenager at the stop probably is the most excitement you get all day. So it is a little hard to blame you.

[@InternetMonster1]

@Nehemiah Scudder What right am I surrendering currently? I'd love to know.

[@InternetMonster1]

@Nehemiah Scudder I'm surrendering none of my rights by being a decent person. Good to know.

[@InternetMonster1]

@Nehemiah Scudder Still haven't told me what right of yours is being violated. Only that the store has the right to search you. If you are bothered so much, just don't go to Walmart. So many other options exist.

[@InternetMonster1]

@Nehemiah Scudder Yes they do, shopkeeper's privilege, you said it yourself. You being so reluctant to simply show your receipt makes you suspect.

[@IliadDreyfus-js9oe]

I look at them and tell them "have a good day". I'm not gonna wait in line to exit a store

[@missmike3693]

That part

[@DylanFarstveet]

I am a Walmart associate. No, you are not required by law to show your receipt, and as customer hosts, we have no right to prevent you from leaving the store; it's a violation of AP-09. The only people who are allowed to apprehend shoplifters are Asset Protection Associates. But even with them, they need evidence the individual was shoplifting before calling the police. Whenever I have a customer who refuses to show me their receipt, I simply say, "ok, have a good day, anyway."

[@AdamAdz4772]

The way it should be! Thank you for being curteous to all customers regardless if they opt in or out of the receipt check.

[@letsgobrandon7567]

If the attorney you spoke to said not stopping is probable cause, get a new attorney. The one you have is incompetent.

[@rbodell]

Yeah I'll I'll hire you when I am facing 20 to life.

[@letsgobrandon7567]

@@rbodell if you are facing 20 to life for not stopping to show a receipt at Walmart, you have other issues.

[@rbodell]

@Silvio Manuel look up the word satire

[@wickedtwintWo]

Amen

[@katrinan8339]

rbodell you look it up because you failed miserably at it

[@05blkgti]

Sir you literally watched me walk to the exit from the register. If you want to see my receipt go ask the cashier.

[@aChristian4RonPaul]

Right, or check the cameras, which can even be checked live.

[@jerrybrownell3633]

I have personally been stopped just once at a Walmart( I shop there often) and been asked to provide a receipt. It is usually the stores greeter who does it. I handed him my receipt and kept walking with my bags of items. The alarm never activated which usually means all your merchandise was scanned and paid for. The greeter didn't follow me demanding to check my bags.

[@xXFalconHawkXx]

Jerry Brownell the alarms will only go off if one of your items has an alarm attached to them. if someone were to steal a random bag of chips, the alarm will not go off.

[@jerrybrownell3633]

@@xXFalconHawkXx My point was if there are no big ticket items in your cart they have no reason to stop you. Smaller high priced merchandise like jewelry that you are trying to sneak out will activate the alarm. Try it at your own risk. It is only a small percentage of people who try to get away with stealing.

[@jamesbuttery3862]

No they didn't, they were checking other customers receipts

[@AccountInactive]

Not stopping for the check is NOT probable cause for theft any more than refusing a search is probable cause to be searched.

[@BillWalker3rd]

Yes, that is the law.

[@wolfevickery6081]

Sure, but if you don't like it shop someplace else. If they ask everyone then why not. If you don't agree to be 'searched' before entering a concert, airplane etc then you can be refused service. I think they should do the same, because theft cost us all more. Not just the store.

[@lakecountynaturalist7617]

Employees at virtually every retailer are told never to confront anyone at the exit doors even if you know they have shoplifted. It's a matter of employee safety.

[@771shadowolf]

its more of a matter of the company not wanting to be sued for the employees actions since they are acting on the companies behlaf

[@scorpio6587]

Everyone should NOT STOP.

[@thecarman3693]

BINGO ... we have a winner !!

[@llkg9]

Or better yet, NOT SHOP there. I don't give my hard-earned money to businesses that treat me like a criminal.

[@denverlilly3669]

​​@@llkg9They're allowed to treat you like a criminal if you are one. Don't steal and you won't be accused.

[@denverlilly3669]

Why shouldn't I?

[@joevarga5982]

@@denverlilly3669 Fool, they treat LAW ABIDING people like criminals by asking to see receipts.

[@847MicRoss]

Walmart: Bag your own groceries Walmart: Stop did you pay for all that?

[@davidfowler7040]

I figure that it won't be long before we have to start unloading the trucks and start stocking the shelves. That's not all that different from being an unpaid cashier for them. Look at all of the money they would save.

[@MPatti]

This is exactly how it happens too, lol

[@77Avadon77]

Exactly. You have to bring your own bag into the store but now they want to look through your own bag to make sure you paid for everything. Next they're going to want to do a prostate exam before they allow you to leave

[@godusoland9122]

And... What's wrong with that?

[@baghousetechnician9815]

@@77Avadon77 free prostate exams?

[@lastcommodore2071]

It's not so much the showing of receipts, but their stopping you from leaving after you've paid. Unless they have evidence of you stealing, it can be considered as unlawful detention.

[@tom762x39]

Good point, its the principle of being stopped in you movements.

[@BillWalker3rd]

So That’s just not true. The 14th Amendment does not apply to stores open to the public. It applies to the government. BUT there are civil remedies for a tort called different things in different US States, but basically it is akin to kidnapping you. But you must ask yourself whether a lawyer would ever take your case under the circumstances because juries are just not down to punish stores trying to prevent theft. As I already commented, you have no “right” to come in and shop there. You could choose not to shop there, or they can choose to exclude you. Would you rather just try to make a point knowing any lawsuit is an unlikely victory, or would you rather just show the receipt? FWIW my experience is that when I offer mine, they don’t look at my stuff, they just sort of pause and mark the receipt and wish me a good day. I don’t mind that personally.

[@davidgrant8994]

Walmart does single people out to check their receipts. I've experienced this first hand. A couple years ago I was walking out after checking out amongst a group of people and I was the only one stopped. The woman even said she stopped me because I didn't look at her as I was walking out. This was after she clearly saw me at the register. It foes happen. Now if they try to stop me, I tell them no and have a good day and keep walking. If they touch you or try to detain you further, it's assault and they know it.

[@LawnBunny777]

I had the opposite happen. I looked at one of them and they "tried" to stop me as I sailed through the door since I didn't steal anything. So now I just act like they're not there with this look on my face like "Don't mess with me".

[@marcellachine5718]

Yes and you have every right to snap their fingers off.

[@fobbitoperator3620]

I've had Walmart people shout at me to stop. I just keep walking. Getting loud & belligerant with me will get you nowhere!

[@heroofmasks]

That's hilarious I'm a cartpusher and I do the same thing to customers I also do it if they don't address me as sir or in a proper way like excuse me I won't be talked down to by rude customers it's already bad I almost get hit 30 times a day by customers not paying attention to yield signs and speed right through them or don't look behind them while start to back up

[@TheCelticSeer]

@@heroofmasks Everybody deserves respecrt, no mater their position or employment!!

[@haydenyork8414]

When I worked at Walmart they told us NEVER physically detain or chase anyone for shoplifting.

[@louisechacon9836]

As a customer, I was told I would be arrested if I even blocked Walmart associate's way. Funny, how they did it to me twice. Next one gets arrested.

[@idahofamily2558]

Same

[@TheSCPStudio]

Checking reciept =/= chasing or detaining.

[@misscommunication6270]

A lot of stores tell you to just let it go if you see someone shoplifting. The chargers usually cost more than the stolen items

[@calamity0.o]

Last year a loss prevention employee was shot and killed over a microwave.

[@falleavesx8177]

I once called Walmart corporate and asked and never got an answer. I don’t feel like I should have to prove my innocence every time I shop. And is is frustrating when some get stopped and not others.

[@XXLSSBBW]

If you're innocent and got nothing to hide, then why is it such a big deal to show your receipt? If it bothers you so much, why keep shopping there?

[@falleavesx8177]

@@XXLSSBBW I get your point but it’s still bothersome being accused of potential theft every time you give them your money.

[@XXLSSBBW]

@@falleavesx8177 It's not that bothersome. You're innocent then you have nothing to fear. At least their NOT taking your grocery bag from you and dumping it on the floor and making you pick everything up. All these employees are doing is their job. Think about it. If you had a business of your very own wouldn't you want your staff to check customer's receipts from time to time?

[@bluemoon2675]

​@@XXLSSBBW So why not let cops search your house or car once a month? If you have nothing to hide why would that bother you?¡

[@XXLSSBBW]

@@bluemoon2675 I'd let them. As you said "I've got nothing to hide."

[@pyoung8109]

Once a lady in front of me had a cart full of dog food and they did not ask to see her receipt. They asked me and I said “I know you’re not asking to see my receipt when you didn’t ask the lady in front of me for hers.” I didn’t show it.

[@UpNorth2000]

Fact: Once the transaction at the register is complete, your items and receipt are your property. You do not have to show them. Simply walk past and ignore the request.

[@PikaLittleChu]

I had a person buy jerky had a Receipt for the jerky but also had a 100$ heater not paid for I stopped him at the door I also catch multiple people at the door that forget to ring something up or was stealing we are the last defense at that door for thief the cameras dont catch everyone but they catch the most

[@trippsmclovin]

@@PikaLittleChu congratulations. You are officially the most useless person in your whole walmart. Lol

[@pilot49588]

Shopkeepers Rights do not extend to checking receipts. Once they accepted your money, everything, including the receipt is your Private Property and they have no right to see anything.

[@irishkelly654]

@@Powerbandm - Now just who do you suppose pays for all those "losses" there cowboy? It's you, stupid! They need to cover their losses, if not, where would they be? I bet you do have a brain, I'm sure of it! Please don't be afraid to use it!

[@jonathanrayhargrove1]

@@PikaLittleChu you are the last defense. POWER TRIP MUCH?! What are you stopping the invaders coming to destroy you. Do you realize how stupid and power tripping that sounds? Its a multi billion dollar store and you make what? 8bucks an hour? imperious personality is what you have. Usually with this type of personality, they go way beyond anything rational when they think they have some form of "authority". YOU ARE RECIEPT CHECKER! If all receipt checkers where to be removed from all store, the store will still function and continue own. Literally a non essential job position usually for the elderly or special needs types.

[@Sonyag1]

They don't check every receipt. They do profile people.

[@punisher2704]

wrong, only cause that is how you think

[@thesavagebear1533]

They should be only checking merchandise that is not in a bag. So if you have merchandise not in a bag they will ask to se your receipt. If the next person has all merchandise in a bag they wont ask unless told so by a Manager or AP to do so.

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

That's true... I remember this one time at Walmart my girlfriend got stopped but I didn't....

[@nancyh9125]

They certainly try to get every receipt at my Walmart. People are rude and don't want to comply with scanning receipts.

[@77Avadon77]

@@thesavagebear1533 the funny thing is now because people have to bring their own bags to Walmart people are walking around Walmart putting things in their own bags instead of the shopping carts LOL you got to love the irony of leftism

[@bryanspain8132]

I occasionally use the pickup for groceries, but I avoid going in the store if at all possible. Wasnt in a walmart for over a year during the covid nonsense, then ran in for something I couldn't wait to be delivered. Rediscovered what a truly unpleasant experience being in one of those stores is. Only reason I did that day was because no one else in the area had what I needed in stock, and I got the only one they had at that store.

[@garymathena2125]

That covid nonsense as you called it, caused or was the contributor of over 900,000 deaths in the US.

[@dang6832]

They tried at my area Wally World. I looked at him and politely said, “no thank you”, then kept walking. I went through a Wally checkers line. I’m not wasting my time again. When I was security in Illinois we had no right to stop anyone we didn’t physically see take product AND walk past the final point of payment. You had to have both to initiate a stop per our guidelines.

[@Troutflies71]

It's up to them to prove I stole something, not up to me to prove I didn't

[@ianbattles7290]

Exactly - the burden of proof is on the accuser, not the accused.

[@viperviper5]

So true

[@trippsmclovin]

If I'm asked I just crumple up the receipt and put it in the trashcan right next to them, if they want it they can have it.

[@InternetMonster1]

@@trippsmclovin Why do you have to go out of your way to be problematic for others? Are you a teenager or was highschool your last place for development?

[@danielvillavicencio4273]

@@trippsmclovin these are just people trying to do their humble job as directed by corporate and their managers. why make it hard for them? if you dont like the policy, dont shop at Walmart. taking it out on the worker who is at the bottom of the hierarchy isnt fair to them.

[@genebigs1749]

When asked for my receipt I simply say, "No thanks, I'm good." and keep walking. Nobody ever comes after me, and I love the looks I get from all the people waiting on line to be treated like thieves. I hope they learned something!

[@wvbonbonqueen]

Good for YOU!!!! I do the same thing, they just look like I am crazy, but who is the crazies, the people who are waiting to be checked out, or me, who refuses to wait for them to see that I infact paid for my stuff. I am always polite, but I do refuse too.

[@luvizevol]

Ive been stopped, momentarily, several times. Walking confidently and expressing your rights tends to clear the issue.

[@kingmac6638]

Yes asking for your receipt means they think you're a thief First world problems 🤣🤣

[@WarmongerYT]

It's because the masses are all 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 sheep& do as they're told if ANY kind of authority tells them to & even if others around them are doing something then they just fall in line, literally just like the 🐑 they are& then even worse defend being ordered & act like anyone not following the orders are unreasonable! You've got to give the brainwashing some credit it's actually really scary.

[@WarmongerYT]

@@kingmac6638 you're ignorance & naivety is what's one of the big problems with society rn & being turned into communist.

[@garymathena2125]

Well, I worked for Walmart loss prevention. So here is the company policy when I worked there. We only asked to see you receipt if you had something not in a bag, on the bottom tray of your cart. You are under NO obligation to show your receipt unless you were observed stealing. All you have to do is say "No thank you and keep going". I have screamed at, cussed called names and been threatened by customers for doing my job. Leave the drama at home, change your diapers before coming to the store. In short GROW UP. I no longer work for Walmart, but I must say that I have never been treated worse by the public as I was there. People are rude, obnoxious, whiny, entitled acting and just terrible to work around. That is not all the public, but a sizeable minority to make some of your days miserable. If you don't want to be treated like a dog, get a job in a factory. Also, the lawyer in this video must have got their law degree by correspondence school.

[@ignatiusreilly2038]

I appreciate this reporter using a normal voice instead of that phony exaggerated voice so many TV reporters use

[@irenagough1014]

I had a careful of groceries that I paid for at a cashier register and still got called to check my receipt. Felt embarrassed and then they said ok everything is paid for. I said great now you can put all these groceries back and I want a refund! The lady who was waiting behind me was waiting to be checked too and she said she wanted a refund too! Both of us left the store laughing. No more Walmart for us!!

[@denverlilly3669]

You're so brave. You must have really felt like a victim for having to show your receipt...

[@joevarga5982]

You don't have to show them ANYTHING. Just say "No" and leave. If they touch you, there's a lawsuit. AND you can make a citizen's arrest for battery and illegal detention.

[@denverlilly3669]

@@joevarga5982 Yeah, good luck with that. A citizens arrest? Give me a break.

[@kalwallingford7039]

​@@denverlilly3669free Palestine 🇵🇸 ♥️

[@justintime1343]

You appear confused,@@denverlilly3669. Either she was "brave", or she was "a victim" who showed her receipt. Can't have it both ways.

[@samantharussler6496]

I play like I can't hear. I don't even miss a step.

[@TruFalco]

headphones/earbuds are a good way to play dumb. Do that stuff at grocery stores or stores with pushy sales people.

[@mystiqe420]

Yes I love that. I'm doing that next time 😂

[@Geologist_Mike]

My approach to this situation is quite straightforward; I handle it just like I would if I were confronted by strangers outside a store attempting to solicit unwarranted donations or hand out unwanted pamphlets. I don't break my stride, simply shaking my head or politely declining their offer with a "no, thank you", and continue on my way without giving them any undue attention. After all, it's only when you pause that people start to take notice. As someone who isn't on Walmart's payroll, I see no reason to allow some random grandpa to rummage through my property or waste my time when I’m leaving.

[@appliancealliance4444]

When I worked at Home Depot we had theft constantly. They told us we were allowed at anytime to ask a customer to see their receipt however if they said no or did essentially anything other than hand it to us we were to end the interaction or they would fire us. I can’t imagine Walmart is much different.

[@juliab516]

One of the employees at my Walmart said she gets in trouble if she doesn’t check the receipts and people walk away. If this is true, shame on you Walmart! Why are you forcing your employees (many of whom are seniors who hold this certain receipt-checking position) to act as security? What are they supposed to do if we walk away? Chase us and risk getting hurt? Not only do they treat their paying customers as potential thief’s, but the employees may take the fall if WE don’t put up with it.

[@restinwalken]

If she getting in trouble that bad management (but not a surprise in Walmart) all she should be required is ask. They refuse she just supposed to write the (u have unbagged items as this is the only reason you should be asked for a receipt per walmart policy) items she saw and time guest left. It's than in AP and/or management to check cameras to see if those unbagged item were or weren't rung up. If rung up nothing happens If found to have not rung up items your face will be posted in the AP office and management as a possible follow to see if a regular thief (or was it a mistake)

[@Saxxin1]

If the best you can do is a job at walmart you deserve to be treated like a lower life form. You are.

[@420killa]

Most of the theft is due to employees anyway. I just hold my recipt up and keep it moving no thanks have a good day. always make it a point to have the receipt visible and walk at a normal pace. Most people in stores like when people refuse to stop they just are not ballsy enough to do it.. and honestly if you're not stealing anything? What are they gonna do?

[@matthewsavageau3650]

If they want to ask, nothing wrong with that. If they are forcing you, there is something wrong with that. I agree they should not be punishing their workers for not breaking the law and forcing people to do anything.

[@pokemonpat1254]

It’s illegal detainment. Unless they have suspicion or see you stealing. Policy doesn’t trump the law. Unless you sign an agreement just like memberships at sams club

[@johnburrows5119]

You can simply not shop at stores that treat customers like thieves.

[@pamelaevm880]

I'll never understand people who continuously b**** about a place but continue to go there. Simple just don't go there.

[@pamelaevm880]

@Myself as a matter fact many many people steal from Walmart.1 ladies trying to sue Walmart for locking up a product that they previously had stolen from the many times. She said it was racist LOL if I had a product that was continuously stolen I'd lock it up two

[@pamelaevm880]

@Baba Ganush oh wow! Another person ruins it for everyone else.

[@dawnsreviews7205]

They can just keep their junk on their shelves

[@nerdymom2]

@@pamelaevm880 lol defend big brother will ya

[@jeffgutierrez8796]

Yes, it's true. You don't have to show your receipt. As soon as you pay, legally it becomes YOUR property. The store, police and everyone else legally NEEDS a search warrant or permission to search your property, just say "no". It's up to the store to prove you're guilty, not you having to prove you're innocent.

[@Lori-nv4fu]

That is true, BUT is it really your property if there is something in your cart that you didn't pay for? I've seen people intentionally leave items at the bottom of their cart and never present it to the cashier. I believe that UNTIL the customer is out of the store, the store has the right to make sure you aren't leaving with unpaid items.

[@elrondes1]

Wrong, they do not NEED a search warrant or permission if they have probable cause to believe you stole something. Shopkeeper's privilege allows for a store owner or employee to detain with only probably cause. Same applies to traffic stops and police searches of a home, most searches actually occur without a warrant.

[@jadapinkett1656]

​@@elrondes1 Proof.

[@Kittenkat105]

Bro, it's not illegal to ask though. Plus I am asking for the piece paper that you gonna throw away, not the stuff in ur cart.

[@brianjay9811]

If a merchant were to tell me that in not showing my receipt it gave them probable cause to see my receipt, I would point out that *before* I was asked to show my receipt, the merchant had no idea whether or not I would show the document, thus proving that from the get-go, they never had probable cause to ask anything of me...

[@birdistheword1327]

The supreme court has ruled that once you make a purchase, those items are considered your property. Once they try to stop you from leaving, get them on a false imprisonment and kidnapping charge, especially if they keep you detained for longer than the allotted time shopkeepers privilege allows

[@smoore1506]

Do not stop. The register takes a picture when you purchase items. If you paid they're your property.

[@charlottehanna790]

Only if you're locked in room unable to escape, no bathroom, no water, no food, etc. Do your research. This would turn into a frivolous lawsuit.

[@birdistheword1327]

@@charlottehanna790 nope, just as long as they hold you for long enough and prevent you from leaving, especially if you haven't done anything wrong. If you'd done your research you'd know better

[@angelog9114]

I look at like this .. don’t get me in a bad mood 😂 if loss prevention thinks I stole and I know I did not .. they better not put their hands on me cause they will eat their teeth 😂

[@russellpearce3749]

@@angelog9114 Walmart policy if someone is assaulting you you do not have the right to fight back you are not to touch them. I used to be at Walmart employee and someone came after me and I almost got wrote up for starting to fight back.

[@Sobolady89]

I showed my receipt at Walmart one night. I had over $200 worth of stuff in my cart. The woman proceeded to scan my items and started comparing the prices on my receipt. I took my receipt out of her hand and told her if she thinks I stole something, call the police. She told me she was doing her job. I told her I didn't have time for their nonsense. I no longer show my receipt and tell them if you think I stole something call the police.

[@justintime1343]

I wouldn't have chosen to stop in the first place but at least you asserted yourself eventually.

[@tom762x39]

Good. A stop is s form of seizure (reasonable suspicion). Only LEO can the power to stop someones movement. However if the customer stole merchandise and was WITNESSED, by camera or physical means, than that's another story.

[@earlgreco8636]

I nice lady you are. Have you ever worked for a living? Do you like what theft is costing all of us?

[@georgeblank2648]

@@tom762x39 Incorrect

[@denverlilly3669]

I hope they do.

[@dr.frequency1716]

Not stopping does not give a store the probable cause they need. I worked asset protection for Walmart and we were taught that you had to have 3 things in order to stop someone. 1. You had to witness them select an item. 2. You have to see them conceal an item. 3. You have to see them walk past the point of sale without paying for the item(s) (which is typically the door to leave) And you must have a visual on the individual THE WHOLE TIME after seeing them select and conceal the item. If someone does not have ALL three things, along with constant visual they can and should not stop an individual because that person can file a lawsuit against the store for a wrongful stop.

[@ChilesSupportTV]

The lawyer is lying. It's already been proven in court that the burden of proof is on the store itself. Meaning... that you don't have to wave your 4th amendment rights to prove your innocents. A reasonable suspicion of theft must be obtained! Simply not willing to show YOUR receipt is not reasonable suspicion.

[@jamesbrigham7655]

Receipt check is stupid. A real shoplifter would usually have the items hidden on their person, not in the shopping cart.

[@l.a.1254]

That's not alwaya true. People walk out with tv's and small appliances all the time.

[@trolljones4386]

*A real shoplifter would usually have the items hidden on their person* Depends where as you could still easily see if People fail at concealing it right (or they get caught concealing on the camera) but either way not all shoplifters are professionals (there are plenty of retards who will just walk stuff out the store).

[@gudtrazsnightcores6833]

What if i just walked though with a small idam also btw thats why they ask you

[@jamesbrigham7655]

Whats next? Cavity searches to make sure you didn't shove any merchandise up your hole.

[@ttyngordon]

Not true. 50% of the people I check, its in the cart, hidden in their bags.

[@beckymasoner7529]

I was told by a manager at Walmart that they cannot make you show a receipt when you exit.

[@matthewsavageau3650]

Correct. You don't have to follow any rules that stores have in place. They are not laws. They can tell you to leave and then you can get charged with trespassing if you don't. If you steel, that is a crime. If you touch someone else, that is a crime. If you break something, that is a crime. If you expose your self in public, that is a crime. Walking away from someone and leaving a store with something you paid for is not a crime. In fact, If they ever put their hands on you and try to stop you from leaving, that is a crime they committed unless they know you just comitted a felony. They can call the police but nothing will happen because you comitted no crime. I always decline because they see me at the register and still stop me. They have no legal authority and can not force you to stop or force you to show them anything. I always tell them no and keep walking as it is my right to not be detained or have unreasonable search and seizure when comiting no crime.

[@Disneylandrides.]

I had something similar to this happen at a Walmart. In my case it was a good thing because on all the items that I paid for there were something that was missed and not paid for it was a 12 pack of Sprite that was missed. I went back paid for the Sprite and left.

[@markbishop7287]

I have personally had a lawyer tell me that simply not showing a receipt is not enough for probable cause.

[@jscott7635]

Your lawyer is at least more aware fo the law than the reporters was.

[@snapcutter9596]

Yeah, I'll tag on. We're on the same page here. Nothing is worse than than being Accused of something you didn't do. Well I can think of a few things. But still, I don't give up my Rights. That practice is insulting. If they suspect a checker at a register. That's not my problem. Pushing a cart, full of items from the checkout island. Under More cameras than Hollywood? Really? It's a slap in the face. Too my self worth and Dignity. Now! If There's an issue it may come from self checkout? I've never used one, and never WILL!! I Believe in preserving the few jobs out there in the public sector that are left! Entry level, for a young person learning to interact with the public and handle money. A homemaker, that needs a little extra cash flow to make ends meet. Or a Retire, either missing interaction with others. Or wasn't able to make some bills. A prefect place for anyone to fit in and be a Productive member of society. BESIDES! I DON'T WORK FOR THEM! IT'S NOT MY JOB!! sorry for yelling. I hate the concept of a self checkout. It's only meant to eliminate jobs. To increase their profits. With no thought of how it affects society overall! Here's a concept. People perhaps complain they have to wait? Well hire more people! Besides, waiting in line. God doesn't Give us patience. But we can Learn it. And maybe have time for a Wonderful interaction with a total stranger. And be a blessed because of it. *Peace Out *

[@NotFromPhlly]

Thats because a crime has to be comitted before there can be probable cause of a crime being comitted. Its literally cause and effect. The cause has to happen before the effect can even be possible

[@northeasternexped9725]

If they try and physically stop you, its assault. Call cops, press charges.

[@youonlyliveonce3390]

@@snapcutter9596 I agree 100% The Walmart Neighborhood Market where I live just took out all of their registers and put in all self check outs and I asked them about they're cashiers and they say nobody lost their jobs but I don't believe them

[@odinsmojo]

A buddy of mine had one stand in front of him holding his cart until he showed it. He just kept going forward forcing him out of his way. They called the police on him. Police ended up leaving with the people greater in cuffs for false Imprisonment, for not allowing him to leave when he wanted to.

[@louisechacon9836]

WISH I HAD SEEN THAT

[@i-wont-tell4295]

There is one of these videos that does show police showing up and telling Walmart they have no right to detain people like that, unless they did steal something.

[@annetteslife]

I would have laughed. Trying hard not to be mean because these greeters are legally not supposed to play rent a cop

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

So Called greeters at Wal-Mart are not deputized nor are they peace officers they DO NOT have the right to detain anyone or anybody that includes the property someone has PAID FOR.

[@Spazilton1]

@@robertbright-jc3sd not true. While it might be against a specific Walmart policy, any employee or agent of the business can legally and lawfully detain someone he/has personal knowledge and reasonable suspicion is shoplifting. The issue here is that they are stopping people with zero reasonable suspicion. Declining a search cannot create a reasonable suspicion to justify the detainment. There is no need to be deputized or be legal peace officers. In *most* states there are specific statutory provisions that allow this.

[@tjs-_goated7449]

When I was in my earlier 20s I used to refuse to show my receipt and just kept walking past them. Now that I grew older and more mature, I started showing my receipt because it’s not that serious to me anymore. It’s actually not that hard to show a receipt, it only takes 2 seconds and you’re out the door. The only reason why people feel like they are being accused of stealing is because they are overthinking a little bit too much. They aren’t accusing you of anything, they are just doing their job. If you know that you aren’t stealing anything, then there’s no reason to feel that way.

[@GodSonBlessed]

I used to not really care because they only used to check receipts when you were carrying TV's or other expensive items. But it's ridiculous now. They try to check your receipts if you're just buying a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk or a carton of eggs and they're really aggressive about it too. I just stopped going to Walmart. Saving a few cents here and there isn't worth being treated like a thief for no good reason.

[@jimc6199]

Whoever the lawyer was you asked needs to get another job!

[@tonyr4545]

Bought a employee vest online, they didn't stop me when I got my big screen TV. They thought I worked there and was helping a customer.

[@pamelaevm880]

Huh!? You stole it! Although I look down on stealing that was pure genius!!!

[@selfdo]

No, refusal of a receipt check is NOT probable cause to detain on suspicion of shoplifting, absent any other facts that provide cause. No judge would be convinced by this "Catch-22" as a valid invocation of PC 490.5. Any employees or agents that restrained and/or put their hands on a customer under those circumstances, absent probable cause, would be civilly and criminally liable. Attorneys would be lining up for what would prove a very profitable case.

[@mamtabatra936]

I was at Walmart in Las Vegas to use Western Union but the Service I was asking for wasn't provided at that location, so I was standing in the corner, searching for other locations minding my business, one of the Walmart employee in plain clothes ( loss prevention) came and grabbed my Sun glasses from the cart and said is it ours, I was surprised by her actions and told her no it's not yours. I didn't purchase anything, nothing was in my cart besides my glasses . I was disappointed and felt discriminated. I went looking for the manager, waited almost half an hour and then approached by loss prevention manager and 2 other members of the team, they apologized and told me that they will take action. Not sure what actions were taken.

[@Kickbuttdooode]

Wal-Mart's service has always been trash.

[@punisher2704]

your trash

[@mikepriestley5451]

(you're)

[@ThisOldSkater]

It's the civil service of retail.

[@1701spacecadet]

Being SEEN taking something, or acting in a suspicious manner is probable cause. Refusing to stop for an employee, in absence of any other factor, is NOT probable cause.

[@SelfProclaimedEmperor]

1701spacecadet most of america does not follow California's laws. Walmart is private property, while on private property YOU obey the land owner, or you are a criminal.

[@Samurai31631]

Refusing to show a receipt is and can be probable cause. If you’re walking out with chips and Gatorade, then it shouldn’t be a big deal to not show your receipt. But if you are walking out with a lap top, big screen tv, or another expensive item and you refuse to show your receipt, then that there seems suspicious. It’s not about stopping for an employee, it’s the refusal to show a receipt. Idk how 15 seconds to show a receipt bothers people so much.

[@1701spacecadet]

@@Samurai31631 and if you have a trolley full of food? You really want to stand there for 20 minutes while they check every item?

[@Samurai31631]

1701spacecadet You really think they check every item? If anything, they do a quick count, see the total items, and then you’re on your way. So the answer is as follows: I’m pretty sure no one would want to stand around for 20 minutes, but I can guarantee that they won’t take 20 mins or even close to that...

[@bilwisss]

​@@SelfProclaimedEmperor "while on private property YOU obey the land owner, or you are a criminal." {{citation needed}} private property gives you special magic rights? nononoononoo no. walmarts private property, walmart still have laws to follow that are not theirs.

[@hermanator74301]

The attorney was wrong. Non-compliance is NOT probable cause.

[@appliancealliance4444]

They definitely pick and choose who they stop. I went there easily 15 times in the last 6 months never had anyone stop me today. I walked from a self checkout register (in checkers view) I was immediately stopped. Being a former retail employee I cooperated because I know how much retail sucks. But I noticed I was there for 30 seconds to a minute while she thoroughly checked EVERYTHING down the list. Obviously I left but the couple with their shopping cart behind me was let go.

[@dluvv19761]

Of course you aren't legally required to show a receipt. If they aren't accusing you of stealing with some evidence to back it up then they have no business stopping anyone.

[@machonsote918]

The evidence is "refusing to show a receipt".

[@steve.o33]

@@machonsote918 but thats not evidence, speculation would never hold up in court. The burden of proof is up to the accusers, not the accused. And they have to point out, what item/s is under investigation of being stolen. You cant just accuse shoplifting without some form of proof, and personal feelings dont constitute as speculation to shop lifting.

[@hewster9874]

That is not evidence..because you don't need to show your receipt is they don't have probable cause. NOT THAT DIFFICULT. Example: show me what you carry in your pockets!! Ohhh.so you won't showwww..ohhh..so you have something illegal right???? LoL

[@JesusLives889]

​@@machonsote918EVIDENCE? if you like Socialism move to Russia. Stop condoning UnAmerican behavior. You are THE problem

[@cjsteele9594]

The supreme court has ruled that once you make a purchase, those items are considered your property. Once they try to stop you from leaving, get them on a false imprisonment and kidnapping charge, especially if they keep you detained for longer than the allotted time shopkeepers privilege allows

[@brendakempf2869]

Having to show your receipt is very insulting. No where else do I have to show my receipt.

[@stephencannon3140]

Brenda Kempf Costco

[@UpNorth2000]

You don't have to.

[@jennyl.2689]

Sam's....

[@kennethguthrie180]

Literally any place that sells groceries…

[@gabrielparra1164]

@@kennethguthrie180 nope not anywhere i shop only Walmart Sams and Costco I have seen this nowhere else even the high priced stores ive been dont even have it and walmart does it to keep prices down and customers happy ? Im so sure

[@car24dude]

There is a Walmart in North Carolina, if you use a shopping cart and have items not bagged, they will check you. If you carry a bag sometimes they won’t check you. Depending how you carry yourself.

[@gabeguzman9478]

Yep, they check a lady who had a cart full of stuff for her receipt but not me, I just had 1 bag and wasn't checked

[@matthewrodgers740]

When they asked to see your receipt, all you have to ask them is if you are being detained or if you are free to go if you are not being detained, you can walk out

[@charityhouze647]

Something about being stopped and checked always makes me feel small, it's demeaning. Each time they stop me it's like saying " you may be a thief. " Would you go visit someone if they made you stop and be frisked each time you were leaving? Ummmm..... NOWAY! It's generalizing us all as lowly thieves. What a way to say thanks for spending your hard earned money here. NOT!

[@mortgageapprovals8933]

How do you catch thieves without stopping people and checking bags and receipts. You are complaining but you are not offering a better solution.

[@truth4utoda]

Agree!

[@timc9893]

@@mortgageapprovals8933 Are you joking? Walmart has security cameras everywhere, paid loss prevention employeed on the floor, and then cameras scanning the registers from multiple angles. And they have the audacity to force you to (without pay) check out and bag your purchase...fu k Walmart.

[@russellpearce3749]

@@mortgageapprovals8933 I shall offer you the solution if an employee any employee sees someone doing something that is in fact stealing authorize them to do something about it. Fact if someone is running straight at the door to go out with something that is clearly stealing the greeter is not allowed to stop them give employees the authority to stop people they know who are in fact stealing. Walmart policy does not even let employees go out to get a tag number let alone say something to someone. I know all this I used to work for Walmart

[@LawnBunny777]

You know you don't have to stop.

[@cnsfugate]

The fact that you decline a search is not probably cause to think you did. Your lawyer doesnt know what he is talking about and I suggest you pay for a better one. Sounds like he works in a shopping center.

[@bergmanoswell879]

Or maybe they figured a lawyer is a lawyer and asked a divorce lawyer about criminal law?

[@dave3138]

Bergman, FACTS.

[@tommyboudreau4982]

So true, mind as well say hey say you think I'm stealing do you wanna search my car also, maybe run the vin to see if it's stolen.. It's harassment at its finest.. It use to be if u stole the thing at the door goes off, now they do this thing if the receipt guy or lady sees you walking by them without showing they get the buzzer to go off it's complete b.s there's no freedom at all in this world. You can't even go shopping without people harassing you for stealing

[@bergmanoswell879]

If refusing to show a receipt to prove ownership did create probable cause, then you could have anyone you liked arrested by asking them to prove they own the shoes they are wearing. Normal people don’t carry around receipts for everything they are wearing.

[@davidalen9279]

You are right sir. It was a police officer who said that...and police do NOT know the law.

[@generalpopcorn6427]

Refusing to allow a search of your property does NOT constitute probable cause to to search property. What kind of stupid argument was that worthless lawyer trying to make? The very idea that refusing to allow a search is now probable cause for a search is absurd and illegal.

[@MoonRambo702]

that "lawyer" gave you BS info. It's held up in court that refusing to show the receipt does NOT constitute even reasonable suspicion which is a lesser standard to meet than probable cause.

[@jamesstevens9931]

I refused to show mine and will make a scene. I was really pissed when my wife told me she was walking past the receipt checker as she walk past them he grabbed inside a bag and took the receipt she yelled at him. I’ve served two tours in the service don’t give up freedoms even if it seems like no big deal just show it.

[@noneyour2461]

AMEN BROTHER, SOME PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE THE PRICE THAT HAS BEEN AND IS BEING PAID FOR FREEDOM!!! THE OATH WE TOOK DID NOT GO AWAY WHEN WE LEFT THE SERVICE!! I WILL NEVER TRADE ANY OF MY FREEDOM FOR PROMICES OF ANYTHING!!

[@damok9999]

@@noneyour2461 10% sales tax, 14% income tax, 1% property tax, 20% gas tax for freedom!

[@account4info]

@@damok9999 freedom isn't free

[@damok9999]

​@@account4info freedom is free, it is the absence of mandatory coercion by other humans, and you can't have it by violating it

[@mammawm2691]

Your lawyer needs to go back to law school and re-read the Constitution. He's full of $hit.

[@garyseverson3094]

the Constitution only applies to the government not a company.

[@jakelang4387]

@@garyseverson3094 then you just answer your own question..im not a goverment

[@garyseverson3094]

@@jakelang4387I didn't ask a question

[@77Avadon77]

That's like saying if you don't hand over your driver's license to me right now then I have suspicion that you're driving without a license

[@charlesbunnell9030]

@@garyseverson3094 the constitution applies to everything not just government

[@krylissnorwind7528]

I expect this from Sam's and Costco. It is part of the agreement you sign when getting a membership, at Walmart, I tell them if you don't trust me to ring up the merchandise correctly then put the cashiers back at the register.

[@dinglepants]

You are not legally required to stop and show your receipt at Costco. Yes, they can cancel your membership or maybe even sue you for damages arising from the breach of agreement, but there are no criminal penalties for not showing your receipt. As for not showing your receipt at Walmart amounting to probable cause, thats highly unlikely. Refusing a police search cannot be considered probable cause. I doubt that a Walmart employee has more power than a cop. Better find a new lawyer to clarify things for you.

[@adamrtr2774]

Don't go to Walmart to begin with

[@CayeDaws]

I have never had this issue

[@butterflyforeve]

@@847MicRoss I live in a small town and we ran Walmart neighborhood store out of town

[@captain__devin]

I refuse to shop at Walmart. They've ran to many small town stores with better prices out of business.

[@mnight207]

Adam, I agree with you on this. Today was the last time I plan to shop at a walmart

[@Andrew12105]

Target is my new Wal-Mart.

[@cinmor7843]

Last time I was stopped for a receipt, I asked if he had reason to suspect I had stolen anything and he responded with a 'no' so I simply said 'I guess we are done then' and walked away. I had only one large item in the cart - a sewing machine with the receipt taped (keep a roll in my bag) to the top of the box.

[@heathercloete7450]

What is the problem stopping and showing your receipt to a store employee if they ask?? Helps store prevent theft and helps customers not carry the extra costs of the thefts. Just helping prevent theft. South African stores check receipts and its ok. They are just doing their job. We dont whine and moan like Americans do.

[@jefferywages4083]

When they ask me if I have a receipt. I say yes I do and just walk away.

[@jasonmurphy9300]

The last time they came up towards me and asked for the receipt and I just kept walking... This employee said, 'I am just trying to do my job!!!' I yell back, 'no, I used self-checkout, so technically, I did your job.'

[@lythiascanlon2131]

Brilliant reply! I think using self check out entitles the customer for a discount for exactly the point you made.

[@RM.-_-.]

@@lythiascanlon2131 You are everything is rising in prices its cheaper to use self checkout keep some items same price then to keep paying people more and more money then to just raise the prices of goods to support the employees... no winning with people who don't know how to run a business

[@mrsparex]

A couple days ago I was asked.(I don't mind showing a receipt)... but I smiled and said "I don't have one"... and kept going. She just smiled back and said "have a good day". I'm old and that's as close to living on the wild side as I get! LOL! It was fun though. I think I'll do it again!

[@KD-lb9bg]

If the attorney that you people spoke to stated that not stopping is probable cause, then you people need to find a new attorney.

[@taylortisaac]

Not showing your receipt is NOT probable cause to detain you. Since when do we have to prove we didn’t commit a crime? That’s exactly the opposite of what the constitution guarantees us.

[@parkerandrecreation]

Another reason I prefer to shop at Target.

[@gamingreinvented2173]

Target has started to do the same thing.... Source: Ex Target employee.

[@gamingreinvented2173]

@Laura Nasewytewa You've got it twisted. In the 2.5 years I worked at target, this never happened. Men are NOT allowed in women's restroom, same with fitting rooms. This is a common misconception about Target, and simply isn't true.

[@gamingreinvented2173]

@Laura Nasewytewa This is simply not true. In all the time I worked at target, this would NEVER be allowed.

[@nancymckeedawn6018]

Ikr, i feel you

[@Ermac97]

I'm only commenting on this because I had this happen to me today for the first time. I was aware of the fact that I don't have to show my receipt and several times now I've simply walked past the employee at the exit without showing them my receipt. Up until now, none of them have stopped me, let alone ask to see my receipt. Today, however, I went into Walmart, bought a couple video games, and as I was walking out the door, holding the games in my hand, in plain sight, the employee asked me if I had a receipt to which I responded; "I've already paid." At no point did I stop, meaning that this exchange occurred as I was walking to the exit. As I walked past the sensor bars, she literally yelled out; "ARE YOU GOING TO SHOW ME YOUR RECEIPT?!" to which I calmly answered; "I don't have to." and kept walking. Having seen several videos of employees that escalate the situation to the point where the police are called, I was expecting to hear her continue to yell at me in the parking lot but nothing happened. It just goes to show that these people are just glorified sensor bars, which defeats the purpose of even having those sensors at the exit. I know not every single product inside the store will trigger the alarm, but considering I had bought video games, which I had to ask another employee to take out of the LOCKED display case, and where I had to pay at the electronics cashier, AND I was carrying them in such a way that you could see I had nothing to hide, it's ridiculous that this employee kicked up such a fuzz. Now that I know the specific section of the Penal Code, I'll be even more prepared the next time one of these employees decides to kill some time bothering me.

[@Ben_Lorentz]

Lady watched me the entire time I self checked out and then still asked to see my receipt.

[@wendellcoleman1137]

I live in a mid sized, relatively affluent, city in Texas (with minuscule minority and homeless populations), and shop at the local Walmart. I get the feeling that large-scale shoplifting isn't as big a problem here as in other locations you see in the news. They have the senior citizen (usually an elderly woman) receipt checkers stationed just prior to the exit, but their "searches" appear to be pretty random, as to both people they choose to stop, and the time of day. I've been stopped several times but have been struck by how cursory their checks are. They'll glance at the receipt for a split second, almost as if they're just verifying that it's a valid receipt, then glance into my cart for another split second, then thank me for coming in. They never look at the receipt, or into the plastic bags full of groceries, long enough to pick out a specific item to look for. Plus, they always look at the receipt first, THEN at the groceries?! Shouldn't it be the other way around? It's so cursory that I just don't see the point, but it's not that inconvenient (certainly less inconvenient than having to navigate my cart around all the large restocking pallets of bread and soft drinks that invariably block the aisles) and I don't really feel singled out as "looking dishonest", so I don't make a big deal out of it.

[@WatchThisCruelVideo]

I stopped shopping at Walmart anyway. I have a lot of fun and positive memories there (when i was in the Navy and working night shift, it was the only thing open so believe it or not we would hang out and play with the skateboards and stuff, always careful not to damage anything), but it's not worth how unethical the store is. I used to volunteer at a homeless shelter and most of the homeless people I talked to were regular people who lost everything when Walmart moved in and their stores were all forced to shut down.

[@venom5809]

I went through this for the first time at my local Walmart yesterday. To make a long story short, after confronting the employee, I called their corporate office and they in fact backed up my claim that you do not have to stop and show them your receipt. I would like to add that the claim that you have to stop and show your receipt at Sam's Club or Costco might have some holes in it because you do not in fact have to be a member to shop there, by law if you sell alcohol, you have to sell to non-members. Also their pharmacy etc also sell to non-members so you might want to dig deeper into this. This is going to be one massive lawsuit coming their way and I can't wait to join it.

[@johnames6430]

I thought you couldn't enter costco if you don't have the membership card

[@congoparrot]

back up your claim about alcohol and the pharmacy.

[@DANDZRAMA]

@@congoparrot I've used their pharmacy for years without ever having a membership. Next time you go just tell the person at the door, you're going to the pharmacy.

[@jessicalittle608]

You don't need a membership to walk in and no one asks to see one either. You just have to scan your card at the register to check out is the only difference.

[@bdi3798]

@@congoparrot There's a big f'in sign at the door...

[@LandonsGrampa]

WalMart policy does not live above the law. Whenever I go to Wally World and they ask to see my receipt, I simply say "No thanks. I'm good.". On 1 occasion the door greeter grabbed my shopping cart. I told this guy that the first thing he should do is take his hand off of my cart and the second thing he should do, is to learn the law before he finds himself eating a bullet. Yes, I carry concealed. They decided to call the local Sheriff's Office and when the deputy arrived (actually 3 of them), the cops checked my concealed carry permit and then told the door greeter that he had no right at all, to even speak to me. Even the deputy sheriffs never asked to see any receipt. Yes, they did tell me that this all could have been avoided, had I simply complied with the worker and showed my receipt, but my life isn't lived to comply with anything that is not written law. Fun fact, when they put their hands on your shopping cart, it is the same as them putting their hands on your physical body and that, is illegal, unless they have active probable cause to believe that you are stealing. They are responsible to prove this probable cause. To this day, I have never shown my receipt to any Wally World door greeter and I have never been arrested or barred from returning to the store. Know your rights. There is no law, in any of our 50 states, that requires you to prove that you DID pay for your merchandise. This only applies to public access retail and grocery stores. If you are in a membership only store, the law is much different. The contract that you sign when buying that membership, has a lot of legal speak and that legal speak states that you are required, upon being asked to provide proof that you actually paid for everything you are removing from that establishment, you agree to do so. Simply tell these door greeters that if they want to see your receipt, they will have to legally detain you. If they do, then they are effectively placing you under arrest and you are not free to continue with your life. If you haven't stolen anything, this is called "false arrest" or "false imprisonment" and you can take home a pretty nice payday. For me personally, I never go into any Wally World, without someone else with me and they know that if I do get stopped, detained or arrested, they will instantly pull out their phone and record the entire event.

[@BillWalker3rd]

So, it is not YOUR shopping cart, it is there’s they lend to you for your convenience. When they grab it, they are not committing a battery the way the person would if they grabbed your body or your clothes or your hat. The issue is more about not posting on your way in that you’re subject to being stopped to produce your receipt, because sure they can stop you and check your receipt before you leave. The law you are thinking about is the 14th amendment that ONLY applies to the state and federal government. The general principle is that it is torturous conduct to prevent a person from moving about. But your remedy is an expensive jury trial, and a low probability of success with a jury. If you do win, what the heck are your damages? Good luck getting a lawyer to take this case and honestly, with your attitude, you would not endear yourself to the jury. After you win your nominal damages, you’re likely to be out the large cost of the lawyer. Better to shop somewhere else if it bugs you that much. They sure could exclude your entry and refuse you your ability to enter to shop there.

[@garymathena2125]

To have a concealed carry permit and threaten someone that way is proof you don't deserve to carry a firearm because you are clearly unstable.

[@wendieking4184]

Why would you not be happy to show a receipt? I would happily pass my receipt to any employee wanting to verify my self check out. You may not need to legally show your receipt, you morally should. Unless you have something you didn’t pay for, and you haven’t stolen it until you leave the store so, put it back, whatever it is, it’s not worth it.

[@chrish1253]

They always seem so bored, so I run at full speed out of the store and let them freak out. I feel I'm doing them a service by putting some color in their day.

[@goodcitizen3780]

Oh Chris! I used to run out too before I tore my ACL. Now I just walk out.

[@scorpio6587]

Ha ha!

[@bridgettjohnson7437]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@DylanFarstveet]

Oftentimes that's the only excitement we get doing that job.

[@chrish1253]

@@DylanFarstveet 🤣

[@bonprez9981]

I dropped $400 at self checkout because the cashiers were empty and got stopped by the person that checks the receipts that spent 2 minutes going over the receipt so I decided to go directly to customer service and get a refund for everything since they wanted to waste time. (just a fun FYI if you’re ever annoyed at them doing that and want to waste their time with it)

[@goodnight63]

Yeah but you inconvenience the return npcs, you have to start painful small talk with the greeter and be extremely boring and make them confused

[@georgeblank2648]

Tough guy

[@valencia_310]

So you just wasted your time? 😐

[@LuminousBraid]

Or just keep walking. If they detain you and don't have probable cause, that's false imprisonment, which is both a criminal and civil offense. In other words, I would be well-reimbursed for my wasted time.

[@bonafidehustler-entreprene8781]

You wasted your own time to inconvenience someone whose getting paid either way?

[@JayJay-me8zk]

For those who hate the receipt check at Walmart, GO SHOP SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!! Stop being shocked and appalled at being asked to show your receipt. SMH!

[@courtneyw.5219]

It’s happening at My Walmart to in Ohio!! I was also falsely accused of Stealing!!! Had to pay Court cost, fines, and now if I want it off my record I have to Pay!! It was totally Embarrassing & humiliating!!

[@kennethhamby9811]

Sue for defamation

[@cjsteele9594]

If you didnt steal , ill call BS. They had nothing to arrest you for.

[@ThatWeirdPlaceInYT]

Walmart checking the receipt is such a farce. You have all your stuff in bags and the employees just glance at your bags for a few seconds, then check off on it. Happens to me. Bigger stuff (like electronics or homewares in boxes) is obvious to spot, but when you're only buying small necessities and they're all bagged, they can't determine if the stuff is stolen in the 4 seconds they look.

[@edmunddantes7679]

You are not obligated to stop and show receipt to a greeter or a rent a cop. They have to show a reasonable suspicion that you are committing theft. It's time people stand up and quit letting corporate America to continue to push the public around.

[@TheNich29]

Yes it helps keep prices lower and stops thieves from walking out

[@cherylperry5221]

Their prices are NOT lower. They raise them all the time at Walmart

[@charleskenney5174]

Morale of the story, if you know you did not steal anything and you don't want to stop, if Walmart detains you, have them call the police to arrest you, do not show any receipt to anyone and enjoy the hefty lawsuit

[@probro4048]

I tell them I left the receipt in the self scan machine and that they could go get it if they wanted to check it. If they ask me to go back and get it -I walk out, if they go look for it-I walk out. I usually have it in my pocket, but they don’t need to know that lol

[@OkieBadu]

I just say "I'm good" or "no thank you" and keep going, the look on their face is priceless.

[@Rude_Boi]

Facts. I had got stopped at the exit to Wal-Mart, and the person at the door asked me for my receipt. I stopped and told her "There is no membership here, so I don't have to show you my receipt", and before I could get the last word out, the woman at the door cut me off said "Ok have a good day bye" in a annoying tone as if she knew I was on to her bullshi..

[@freedomfighter319]

@@Rude_Boi Its called PROBABLE CAUSE.....if you dont like it..SHOP SOMEWERE ELSE!...SHOW YOUR RECEPT AND SHUT UP

[@back2theunderground]

As someone who worked retail loss prevention for almost 15 years collectively . I don’t think it’s good policy to detain anyone for refusal of presenting proof of purchase , unless all steps of theft are present .

[@llkg9]

How ironic. Calmly push your bagged items from the register to the exit? "Thief!" Run out with loose merchandise under your arms? "Have a nice day, sir!"

[@MalcomMalediction]

Sounds like a typical day of shopping in California LOL

[@jaredpatterson7992]

I work at Wal-Mart you don't have to legally show you're recite. It depends on the items outside of bags then they might stop you but you can still refuse to show it and Wal-Mart can't do anything about it

[@carlosmarianotosza2571]

the best and real comment.

[@hughjorgen1051]

Walmart: May I please see your receipt? Me: Show me your receipt first Walmart: (puzzled look) Me: You know, the one showing where Walmart bought my rights from me Walmart: We need to see your receipt before you can leave with these items Me: One of two things are going to happen. One, I walk out of here right now with my purchased items without showing my receipt. Two, I walk back inside right now and show my receipt at Returns. Either way, I’ll shop at Target because they don’t pull this crap.

[@myworld2243]

As someone who works for Walmart as a door greeter. I was told to only check receipts if an item, any item, is not placed in a bag and/or if the alarm goes off. If I ask for your receipt and you walk past without showing it to me, I call over a supervisor state the time and place(market or pharmacy side) and they tell security, who then proceeds to follow your every step throughout the store to make sure you didn't steal anything. If you did then they follow protocols to figure out your name, and address and follow steps from there.(that's beyond my knowledge now.)

[@justintime1343]

Your comment makes no sense. How is security going to "follow your every step throughout the store" once you've already purchased your items and exited the store?

[@myworld2243]

@@justintime1343 through the cameras. The recorded video

[@frankwang5014]

I have never stooped for any store to check my receipt, including Costco. I just cruise right on by alll the sheeple foolish enough to stand in line and allow their receipt to be checked and I exit the store. If they say "Sir, we need to check your receipt" as I walk by. I reply "I'm good, I trust you" and keep walking. When they are persistent and start following me shouting "Sir, Sir... we need to check your receipt". I just shout back at them (As I keep walking) "If you're accusing me of stealing something, call the police and then your attorney". Never goes any further than that.