A man thought he’d found an easy score by tricking self-checkout machines into dispensing cash — but his scheme didn’t last long. Store cameras captured him manipulating transactions to get cash back, and alert staff quickly flagged the suspicious activity.
Security followed the footage, and police were called. The man was detained shortly after leaving the store; authorities say he now faces theft and fraud charges. Store managers warned customers that while self-checkout is convenient, it can be exploited — and retailers are stepping up surveillance and software checks to stop copycat attempts.
The clip of the arrest is already circulating online, with commenters calling it brazen and short-sighted — a reminder that quick scams often end with long legal consequences.
