Why do the store security alarms go off when I walk in a store?

Question

It doesn't matter which store it is, Jewel, Walgreens, Walmart...if it has one of the newer alarm systems then I go off even when I enter (and exit). But every so often it does not. I have been told it could be my keys or cell phone but what the heck I am supposed to, take every key off my ring and walk in and out of stores? I know it's not my cell phone already. It is extremely annoying.

Answer 1

These security detectors are likely being set off by a magnetic strip on one of your credit cards or similar items, like gift cards or ATM cards. It could be a real pain to figure out which one is doing it.

Answer 2

Lots of pants and coats come with those alarm things sown right in them. looks like a thick tag on the inside that says "remove before wearing" check your purse, your jeans, your coat

Answer 3

Did you buy something recently?...Sometimes it can be something in your jacket or shoes, some manufactures will implant them inside their merchandise, and when you buy it they are supposed to be deactivated but if the cashier doesn't know then it probably didn't deactivate it.... that's one guess... Or if you have a metal plate implanted that can be it too.

Answer 4

Do you have any screws or hardwear in your feet or body anywhere. I have screws in my foot, so at times the alarms have gone off!

Answer 5

Calm your pretty little head. It's not that serious. You just pretty much answered your own question: it could be you keys or other metal you have on you. It's really not a big deal!

Answer 6

Nothing you can do about it though.....also if you have a CD on you it may cause it to go off

Answer 7

Because you are a money machine.

Answer 8

the metal plate in your head..

maybe you look suspicious and they are just jumpy...

he he

Answer 9

Maybe you are stolen.