Shoplifting: Understanding the Crime and Its Consequences
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What is the primary motivation behind shoplifting?

  • Financial need
  • Revenge against the store
  • Political statement
  • Thrill-seeking behavior (correct)
  • What is the most common type of item stolen in shoplifting incidents?

  • Cosmetics
  • Clothing (correct)
  • Electronics
  • Food and beverages
  • What is the term for the act of returning stolen items to a store for a refund?

  • Theft
  • Fraud
  • Return fraud (correct)
  • Shoplifting
  • What is the primary consequence of being caught shoplifting?

    <p>Jail time and criminal record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the system used by some retailers to detect and prevent shoplifting?

    <p>Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Shoplifting

    • The primary motivation behind shoplifting is not primarily driven by economic necessity, but rather by psychological and emotional factors such as excitement, boredom, and a sense of thrill-seeking.

    Type of Item Stolen

    • The most common type of item stolen in shoplifting incidents is clothing, followed by cosmetics and beauty products.

    Return Fraud

    • The act of returning stolen items to a store for a refund is known as return fraud.

    Consequences of Shoplifting

    • The primary consequence of being caught shoplifting is facing criminal charges, which can lead to fines, probation, and even imprisonment.

    Shoplifting Prevention

    • Some retailers use a system called Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) to detect and prevent shoplifting, which involves tagging items with electronic tags that trigger alarms when taken through a detection portal without being deactivated or removed.

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