One of my employees drawers came up short today. I think she fell for what is called a change-raising scam. Was it illegal for this guy to do this, or not since she technically gave him too much?
He came in and purchased a cheap item, and paid with a $10 bill. After getting change, he said he had too many singles, and said he wanted to give 10 $1 bills for a $10 bill. My cashier gave him the $10 bill, but realized the guy gave her 9 $1 bills and 1 $10 bill. Being nice, she pointed this out to him. He responded that he would give her another $1 bill and just take back a $20 bill.
Confusing? Yes. In the end he wound up getting too much change, since $10 of the $19 he gave her near the end was supposed to be in the cash drawer already -- and got "double change" for it.
So, my question is ... He confused her into giving him too much change. Did he break the law? He wound up about $9 in this scam, but it's not like he robbed her or grabbed the cash from the drawer himself.
2007-07-11 18:23:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sure, he robbed her and you. It is a scam and all he has to do is do it once an hour and he is making more money that you are probably paying her. You need to train cashiers to be alert for it and other scams which the police can tell you about when you ask to report the incident to the proper department.
2007-07-11 18:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a crime. You need to train your employees to keep an eye out for things like this-- since he was successful once at your place they will try it again. Teach them to handle one transaction at a time, this cuts down on the planned confusion. Also beware of the complaint scams-- scammer comes in at a busy time, goes to the cash register and starts complaining loudly that their food was bad or wrong, or that you sold them a crappy whatever--and demands their money back, if questioned about time they will always say it was on a different shift or day, if asked for receipt they will say they don't have one, these scammers can walk out of town with hundreds of dollars and gobs of free food! Make sure your cashiers always hands the customer the receipt.
2007-07-11 23:33:33 · answer #2 · answered by sbyldy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change Raising Con
2017-01-19 11:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether any law was broken would depend on your local jurisdiction.
However proving the actual transaction as described would be difficult. The kind of person who conducted themselves in this manner would undoubtedly deny it and imply that your employee had been dishonest
2007-07-11 18:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by Cicero 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are crimes. Simple theft.
2007-07-11 18:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by nicholebeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋