The major problem lies in the legal risks.
Criminal defense attorney Kerry Jernigan warns of the dangers that self-checkout kiosks can pose to innocent customers. In a TikTok video, she points out that major retailers systematically prosecute people suspected of theft, even when the "theft" is due to a system error or a missed scan.
These companies rely on security camera footage and transaction history to identify the culprit. If you're the last customer at the checkout, you could be prosecuted.
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