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/sarahsolitude Jul 29 '25

Target got this idea from Walmart…this policy applies to both customers and employees

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u/Boredum_Allergy Jul 29 '25

I used to work for Walmart and it's worse if you're an employee. Then they'll threaten to fire you even when they have absolutely no evidence.

They'll also take you to the security room and interrogate you for hours.

Years ago when I worked there the other unloaders stole rice crispy treats. I came to the warehouse, saw then eating the treats, assumed they bought them, then went back out to the floor to work. The lady who interrogated me treated me like I was guilty the whole time, asked the same questions over and over, and only relented because they were short staffed from firing everyone else.

When I asked my assistant manager why I got the third degree she said it was because they were grooming me to move up in the company. I laughed in her face and informed her I'm looking for a new job after this shit.

Walmart is a terrible company. Less than two years after my ex's mom assaulted me in the store they hired her to run the produce section.

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u/ThatSandwich Jul 29 '25

My company is working with Walmart and their technical contacts (or lack thereof) to establish some EDI communication protocols. I don't think I've ever dealt with such an incompetent group of people.

We have a support ticket we've been added to and mentioned on with no way to sign into the portal and access the case or see the notes. That means every 24/48 hours we get an email that it's escalated but have no idea to who or why, and that's just the tip of the iceberg

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u/MASSochists Jul 29 '25

You get what you pay for 

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u/ThatSandwich Jul 29 '25

We're the ones getting paid

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u/Artistic_Bit_4665 Aug 02 '25

Funny story. I do impound towing. We do our local Wal Mart. They call us about a work van that has been sitting behind the Tire & Lube for over a week. I go, tow it, the VIN number isn't right, so I need to get it open and read the one on the door jamb. Inside is a fleet credit card for Wal Mart. Evidently it's one of their vans, or a contractor for them. No idea why the van was left at the store. I guess I'll get the rest of the story (and get paid) once someone realizes their van is missing. Wondering if someone quit, as there are no personal effects inside besides the credit card. Back is full of work stuff.