As a rule, customers do not pick up receipts at the store, especially if the purchase was minor. Why shouldn’t you do this?
Of course, receipts for large purchases are usually retained. After all, returning a product if something happens is much easier if you have proof of purchase in hand. But when buying trinkets or products, many do not collect receipts. But is it worth doing this?
First of all, if you have a receipt in your hands, you can easily check the list of purchased goods. This is especially helpful if you have purchased many products, for example. Sometimes you can come across unscrupulous sellers who enter something extra and subsequently take the goods for themselves. Without checking, it is quite difficult to notice the difference.
Yes, and there are “banal mistakes” when the wrong product or its quantity is shown at the checkout. There is no point in ruling out what will happen to you.
According to the theory, having your receipt, attackers can try to take away the same product or say that it was purchased at another store. Although this does not threaten you in any way, you should not leave such a simple loophole for thieves.
And finally, if you pay for groceries or other goods with a bank card, the receipt will contain information about the last four digits of the card number and the amount for which you purchased. Although no one can write off money from a card without knowing enough data, fraudsters will have the opportunity to use it during a telephone conversation. For example, they can call by phone, introduce themselves as representatives of the bank and try to find out more information. Although for this you still need to find out your contact information.
While there’s little risk in leaving receipts at a store, when it comes to financial security, it never hurts to be extra cautious.
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2023-10-25 12:23:13
