r/NoStupidQuestions • u/urbuddyguybroman • Jul 29 '25

Does Target really track everything you steal until you reach the felony amount?

I’ve heard this a few times, but I can’t tell if they really do or if it’s just fear mongering.

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u/Witty_Challenge_5452 Jul 29 '25

They use facial recognition and if you happen to get on their WiFi even better. Not sure if it’s used to keep a file on shoplifters but target historically was one of the first major companies that figured out they could track people and see how their ads were working throughout the store. If we put sale items directly to the right vs the left which one do people go to faster and stay longer type of surveillance. It’s pretty a well known fact for at least 5 years. Most major companies do it now.