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
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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 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, 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, I was accused of shoplifting, after the alarm started beeping as I walked into the store. FML
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
Today, I was in the dressing room of my favorite store. While looking in the mirror at a shirt I really like, the fire alarm went off. In a panic, I ran out of the store like everyone else. The sensor went off on my shirt and I was banned from the store for attempted theft. 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, at work, I had a customer accuse me of taking the giftcard I had issued her for her return, after spending 15 minutes trying to fix her screwed up transaction. She began to yell, and follow me around the store. Security had to intervene and I had to be locked in an office until she left. 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 leaving a clothing store when the security guard stopped me and demanded that I surrender the clothing I was "trying to steal" by hiding it under my shirt. It turns out, he was just looking at my pot belly. FML
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FFML_314 12
Did the place you went to not have security cameras? Most retail stores do. If so, why didn't they just review the tapes? I remember when a store thought I stole a purse from them, I simply told them I paid for it, gave them all of my information and walked out. I'm not going to sit around and be accused of something I didn't do. They are rent-a-cops not actual police officers. They can't legally detain you, unless they have a valid reason. Since they didn't see you shoplift or had someone else tell them you shoplifted, they had no reason.
killabee 0
I always worry this will happen to me, because it's not like you carry every receipt you ever get on your person. But good job on keeping your clothes looking brand new I guess. :)
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Comments (87)
Zmaster12 0
OWNED!!
epr 0
Well it is sort of their job, but they have to learn how to do it more afficiently.
epr 0
Faack, ignore typos.
Brittneyyyy 7
I always think this is gonna happen to me because I basically shop at just 1 store... I actually just bought a pair of shorts that were the same ones I was currently wearing yesterday. I'm always wearing clothes into that store that they're still currently selling :P
aFMLaddict 0
Instead of examing the T-shirt, why didn't they just examine the damn security video?
KiddNYC1O 22
lmfao it's been a while since I see or say the word faack lol thanks for the laugh. other than you were late for work, that's basically it, i don't get the fml...
legonut4 0
it's funny because you were late for being accused of something you didn't do
5t3ff1k4h 45
8- because that would have been too smart an idea. OP, had you left the store yet? Did they check the change rooms? They had no proof... video cameras should have been checked, as 8 said, and they're morons. Don't shop there again.
PizzaGuy11 0
the world is just sad....
selenagirl_fml 0
you worry about your work??? you have a criminal file now! jk lol
phreshboi 1
mega fail on their part to get extra money and super serial on manbearpig security!
selenagirl_fml 0
oops, I meant criminal record... (silly me)
gabobi91 19
47 - You win man
pertained 12
I was held up when leaving sainsburys and accused of stealing onions..because I was wearing a black coat..
lildrummerboy47 0
I always have that in the back of my Ming when I bring my things into a store that sells the same thing. I never thought it would actually happen though.
o0Semper0Fi0o 0
I hate department stores. that's why I buy all my clothes online :) fyl, op
mcgugs 0
47 - Nice!
hahafylop 4
iicaptain, I noticed you changed your picture ;)
Brittaneyyy 0
this is when you know ur in new york everyones getting scammed! or just to stupid to see their mistakes.
twinny_sc 13
Freshpie I am in love with you. Not really but you do make me laugh quite loudly.
Brittney_E 0
how long did it take you to write that 47? ._.
Massdebater 1
hahahaha freshpie you've done it again!! love it!! also 58, when commenting on how stupid other people are, you should take greater care to ensure that you use proper grammar. It's "too stupid" you troglodyte.
kram02 2
47- wow!! im a fan now... hands down...
kool_me 0
u r a creep 47 u have to ruin the story everytime
Brittney_E 0
thats nice [: so who did you sleep with?
chiem 0
47 I actually red the whole thing
killabee 0
I always worry this will happen to me, because it's not like you carry every receipt you ever get on your person. But good job on keeping your clothes looking brand new I guess. :)
textingfreak 0
ooh that sucks
Mirorbo 27
Fuhohohoho... This is why I don't like to go shopping while wearing something I'd bought at that store... Oh-so awkward.
FFML_314 12
Did the place you went to not have security cameras? Most retail stores do. If so, why didn't they just review the tapes? I remember when a store thought I stole a purse from them, I simply told them I paid for it, gave them all of my information and walked out. I'm not going to sit around and be accused of something I didn't do. They are rent-a-cops not actual police officers. They can't legally detain you, unless they have a valid reason. Since they didn't see you shoplift or had someone else tell them you shoplifted, they had no reason.
Chrisskiies 0
Actually the only way they can detain you is if they see you shoplift, otherwise they can't really do anything. Oh an if you leave the store they're not legally allowed to chase you since you're bot on the property anymore.
Brittney_E 0
*not. not so fun, huh?? >:D
Doopliss01 0
So what.. They thought you walked in the store with no tee shirt on?
aFMLaddict 0
Huh? that doesn't make any sence. you can always walk in with a tshirt on and switch them in the fittingroom.
5t3ff1k4h 45
And there would be the evidence still sitting in either the fitting room or OP's purse, assuming she has one.
aFMLaddict 0
Exactly.
Thats_Mclovin_2U 0
The clerk fails..
Maddoctor 10
I know we Americans love to say "Sue!" for everything, but you can actually sue the clothing store for that.
ivdrscg 2
OP, you're actually pretty lucky. You CAN sue for that, and Wal-Mart, for example, likes to settle out of course for something like 8 grand. Easy money!
unmadebed 0
haha yeah security videos would have been a lot more helpful.
Hummbinger 5
Your cat looks like it's about to bite you face off. :/ Btw, cool hair
hedgehogs 0
You were treated very badly. I don't honestly think that this would be a good use of the legal system, but I think you should write a letter to the owner of the store or, if it's a chain, that person explaining why you will not be shopping there again.