Today, I realized the dress I bought yesterday still had the security tag on. I returned to the store to get it removed, only to realize I'd lost my receipt. The lady at the counter thought I stole it, called security, and had me escorted out, dress-less. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after getting home from shopping, I noticed a security tag was still on one of the shirts I bought. I decided to take it back and ask them to remove the tag. They then accused me of trying to steal (even after I showed them the receipt) and kicked me out of the store. FML
Today, I bought a new, expensive dress for a date. I left the tag on and hidden in hopes of returning it later. Someone saw it and ripped it off for me to "save me from embarrassment." FML
Today, I had gone to the store and bought a new wallet. 5 minutes later a security guard asks for my receipt. Turns out I had dropped my receipt. Some guy had picked it up and pretended I had stole his wallet. The guard confiscated my wallet because the guy had "his" receipt to prove it. FML
Today, I was shopping at a store from which I had previously bought a shirt. The clerk accused me of trying to steal my own shirt and called security. They examined it and argued with me for so long I was late to work. FML
Today, while shopping, I was grabbed and dragged off to a security room with no warning. Apparently, the way I was dressed and walking was suspicious. FML
Today, I was at a clothing store. I tried on a dress, but decided it was too much for me. Taking it off, I realize my hair was tangled in the big security button. The employees had to bring me to the front of the store, lay me on the counter, and take the button out in front of a laughing crowd. FML
Today, I was shopping with my husband. At the self-checkout, one of the items I was buying for him as a gift didn’t register. As we were walking out, I get stopped and escorted to the loss prevention office, where I was accused of stealing. FML
Today, while bagging my groceries at a store, a lady came over to me, took a good look at the food I'd bought, picked out an item and put it in her bag. When I confronted her, she called security on me and told them I wanted to steal her stuff. I got thrown out and she walked away with a smirk. FML
Today, I was holding on to a shirt that I planned on buying, when an elderly man bumped into me. The shirt fell out of my hand, and slid just out the door. I went to the counter to explain what happened. Everyone accused me of trying to steal it anyway. FML
Today, at a self-checkout, I scanned all my items, bagged them, and left. Only when I got outside did I realize I had completely forgotten to pay. I then noticed that security was running to stop me, and I had to explain that I wasn’t a thief, just an idiot. FML
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QWERTYrage 3
At least you were arrest-less
bestnameright 14
Lol like your name op!
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Comments (73)
QWERTYrage 3
At least you were arrest-less
horseridermc 2
I say sue
pradip 26
I think arrest-less is ok but she was dress-less! she was nude
happle 21
She wasn't wearing the dress...
pradip 26
Of course she wasn't wearing the dress, I tried a joke and according to the thumbs I failed yet again.
AGhost5445 25
18, Nobody asked you.
free2speak 14
That's incredibly rude of the sales associate. When I worked at a retail store, we couldn't check customer's bags if the beeper went off unless they explicitly consented to not minding their bag searched. My point is, that we were required to always give the customer benefit of doubt. Maybe there was a security camera? In any case, if it's a chain, contact the customer service and tell them your story. Some companies even reply via Facebook. Hopefully they will not only give you your dress back but also some kind of compensation (gift card/coupon) for the trouble and embarrassment. I'd be extremely mad if this happened to me. You didn't deserve this OP! Edit: didn't mean to thread-jack! Thought I was making a separate comment and accidentally replied to #1.
the_smart_way 10
Don't worry Pradip, you'll get one, one day
jablome 6
I don't know. He's right. All of his comments seem to be thumbed into the negatives. He may want to try his luck as a troll.
winkydog4056 16
#34_I think our dear pradip got soooo excited about a nude woman, he creamed his pants. Trying to make a joke of it, he went soft.
Teyros 24
Bring a receipt next time!
Teyros 24
Oops. Read the FML too fast. Sorry OP, I didn't notice you misplaced it. Security cameras?
SecretMe00 5
Adorable cat!
Teyros 24
Thanks! We call him Tang, and cute puppy!
MrPlopper 9
Wanna see my TANG TANG!!!
happle 21
No.
FML_Master2133 6
Every commenter here has some type of animal :P
samasara 20
It's true. :D
Teyros 24
Maybe it symbolizes something.. How caring we are inside, and responsible. And how we like to show off our awesome pets. :)
onlychildFTW 34
I don't have an animal. And I comment.
Teyros 24
Is that your car? And hey, everyone is free to comment on FML. It's fun to see what people have to say regardless of whether they fit into what is going on or not.
brittanyrmh_ 12
People apologizing on FML? Admitting their mistakes? Is this some kind of conspiracy?
bestnameright 14
Lol like your name op!
MrSassypants 34
I know, it's like the best name, right?
pradip 26
20, how can Anyone agree with you? You are a filthy liar right?
bestnameright 14
20- I see what you did there ;)
wickedninja918 1
yeah op made an account just to post this fml
bestnameright 14
Actually you can choose what your name is when you post.
jewelia13 12
Really? "Bitch" is a term used exclusively to shame and degrade women - it really shouldn't be used at all.
Shrike 24
No it's not. What planet do you live on? You sound like a sexist with a chip on your shoulder, making shit up so you can have an excuse to attack men. Piss off, yeah?
bestnameright 14
Yeah really hate feminists that go too far like 78.
blaackandprouud 20
I agree with 81 and 83, 78 that is just ridiculous, anyways people call guys bitches too so I really don't see the issue here.
brackaman 18
78. Bitch please.
djgoreo 12
At least...no wait, your situation doesn't have positives.
RussianFox 13
That's why it's on FML.
lilhellian 27
She will remember to put the receipt in a safe place next time?
mb2_native 15
No, but I bet she found found it once she got home and got dressed. Shit like that always happens to me, lose something until something happened, and after its over... You find it.
ShannyAK 16
Happened to me in hollister but luckly I had my receipt
lilhellian 27
Really noone saw it as a positive?
mbusey 20
76 - what is there in this FML that is in any way, shape, or form positive?
lilhellian 27
That she will remember to always put the receipt in a safe place? She will have a funny story to tell her kids in 20 years?
Teyros 24
It's always good to be optimistic. There's always a silver lining.. I wouldn't go back to a store where the cashier would let me get thrown out, even when she saw me. So now OP knows where not to go clothes shopping. And as someone mentioned above yes.. Keep the receipt close for next time! :-P
thefallenqueen 5
You could go again and just have the receipt with you to prove you haven't stolen anything
0RedPenguin0 8
If its not the same lady they'll think she's trying to get an extra dress for free. And anyway, she's got to find the reciept for that.
monocyte 4
I'm hoping OP knows where it was misplaced and can return to them with evidence. I hate the way she was wrongfully accused. With or without the receipt, I'd declare war.
mad_hatter0666 22
I'm sure they have security cameras. They'll more than likely be able to verify what happened.
CammyGal 26
Aw, that blows OP :( I hope you can explain the situation and get the dress back!
capper44 18
Or Op can file a report against her. So that cops make them to view the security tape and then get OP's dress back, plus make them right an apology letter.
DigitalFusion 4
First off, FYL for being in the US. Here in Canada there are laws to protect people from this sort of thing - doesn't mean stupid people might not do this sort of thing, but as loss prevention I can't stop you on mere suspicion. Unless I personally saw you pick that dress up while in the store, I can't touch you. If I was in the security officers position, I would calmly ask you if you could come review the tapes with me - either of you walking in with the dress, or of you purchasing it, or both if possible. If you refused, you'd be free to go. I may ask for contact information, but you don't have to share and I'd review the tapes anyway, contacting either you or the police after seeing the tapes, as necessary. If I touched you or your property as was the case in this FML I could be charged. Because you're in the states, the S/O had the right to detain you on suspicion, and chose to let you go without the merchandise. He didn't do anything illegal, but if you can prove your innocence you could sue the store and involved employees for slander, public humiliation, defamation of character, pretty much anything you can think of. Your justice system is unbelievably open to litigation.
amerikaninfidel 2
That's when you call the police and ask for the manager???
emilyjgraham 34
If she's got no proof she'll be wasting their time. All I can't think of it to ask for any security cameras to be checked if they have any dating back to the purchase.
andiewithlove 21
Or she finds the receipt and brings it in for proof. Then demands an apology.
white16sox 19
Imagine being a 911 operator and getting that phone call. Operator: 911 what's your emergency? OP: I bought a dress but the security tag was still on. When I came back to have it removed I didn't have the receipt so they took my dress and had me escorted out! Operator: And you'd like the police? OP: Yes. Operator: *facepalm*
amerikaninfidel 2
You don't have to call 911, you can call their general line even just to get a police report started. Also, if she paid with debit/credit card her statements would show a purchase at that location at the cost if the dress.
JoeGrant 12
Make an attempt to find your receipt, and if you paid with credit, print out the credit statement that shows you purchased it. Best of luck OP!
brackaman 18
Funny that they didn't give a shit when it beeped when she first bought it. They usually check me if I beep
CrissyyyS2 22
You should tell them to check security cameras! If they have guards, they should have cameras too. Fyl for sure ):
iliveinchaos 6
If you paid with a card and if you bank online you can print out the transaction maybe?