You should never use self-checkout at the store – The hidden truth behind these annoying machines

He hadn’t stolen anything.

He had simply given up after spending 15 minutes fighting a glitchy machine.

We’ve all been there — standing in front of a self-checkout machine, trying to scan groceries, only to be met with that dreaded voice:
“Place item in bagging area.”
And you’re like… I’m doing it!

Self-checkout was supposed to make life easier — faster lines, less waiting, more control.

But instead, it’s become a source of frustration, embarrassment, and even false accusations .

In this post, we’ll reveal:

Why self-checkout machines are designed more for stores than for shoppers
How they’re being used to cut labor costs — not improve customer service
Why innocent customers are being wrongly accused of theft
And how to protect yourself next time you shop
Let’s break down why these machines might be costing you more than just time.

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