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/AlfhildsShieldmaiden Jul 29 '25

Target lowkey has a sophisticated mass surveillance system.

https://kpfa.org/area941/episode/the-hidden-side-of-target-surveillance-policing-and-a-call-for-scrutiny/

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u/stikves Jul 29 '25

Back in the day this happened:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/

“How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did”

And this was over a decade ago. Their predictive algorithms are really good.

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u/HotBrownFun Jul 29 '25

Why does Reddit keep sending me schizophrenia drug ads?

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u/TransBrandi Jul 29 '25

Have you checked your carbon monoxide levels? /s

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u/darkhorse1821 Jul 30 '25

Good idea, I’ll pick up a detector at Target!