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Plainclothes on “trying to blend in”
I believe this post was mainly about Wally World and t@rg3t plainclothes
Spotting LP
- Pretending to shop with no interest with what their looking at. - Always looking down aisles when walking past. - A bulky two way radio in the small of their back. - Wearing a ear piece. - Talking quietly on a cell phone. - Always checking out / looking at people. - Hovering around end-caps. - You continuously see this person in and around the store. - In a department they would not normally be in. - Having odd non perishable items in their basket. - Walking around with just one or two items in their hand. - Not wearing a jacket on a cold day. - A person who knows / friendly with employees. - Hanging out around the electronics or other high theft items. - Always seeing the same person in the store on different trips. - A cheap chain around their neck for a hidden badge. - Moving around the store quickly with an arrogant attitude. - A person who just looks out of place
hey, this post right here saved me from getting caught yesterday. thanks.
🧚🏻♀️✨Makeup/Necessities Lift List✨🧚🏻♀️
I don’t really wear makeup so if I’m missing anything feel free to add in! These are just things you’d want to have 24/7 or while traveling.
Foundation
Primer
Concealer
Powder
Lip balm/gloss
A powder that can multitask as eyeshadow, blush, etc
Eyebrow pencil
Lashes, lash glue
Moisturizer
Face wash
Body lotion
Exfoliator
Mini razor, shaving cream
Advil
Tampons/Pads/Cup
Wipes (makeup, hygienic, regular)
Manicure set
Hand cream
Perfume (roll on, people with asthma can have an attack if you spray near them)
Mints, candy
Mini toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
Cash (preferably $20+, always replenish this after being used)
Charger cable with the adapter
Portable charger
Tissues
A pen
Hand sanitizer
Headphones
Portable straw, cutlery set, water bottle
Light sweater
Nail glue (if you wear nails and one happens to break)
Deodorant
Dry shampoo
Tips on Getting Stopped, but not Caught
Lifting or not, people get stopped. You’ve probably been stopped before and never thought anything of it. If you get stopped and questioned, act just like you would if you hadn’t lifted a day in your life. Being polite, while feigning "offended" or "confused" is the easiest way to go. Alternatively, you could be b*tch about being hassled but that may not work for you personally or could be perceived as defensive (making it harder to backpeddle.) Find what works for you. Ultimately though in that moment, you are completely innocent by anyone's standards.
Stores that are “hands off” can’t physically stop you and be within policy. Any employee that isn't LP shouldn't be doing anything remotely close to stopping customers. When they do, deal either one of 2 ways; Either hold a receipt and project the impression of complying with their requests by giving them a closed mouth smile and nod while keeping pace, when they want to check a receipt or bags or something else, just act like its exactly what you’d if you weren’t lifting. Otherwise, walk briskly, showing no receipt, and shoot them a bothered look as if to say their accosting you is rude as is their desire to needlessly waste your time. Legally, SA’s and LP CAN NOT physically prevent you from leaving. They aren’t police, they can’t detain you.
If LP is stopping you, they're stopping you for a reason, so there's no point playing polite. When they stop you, they're either formally accusing you of shoplifting or they’re not. Call them out point-blank and ask "Are you accusing me of something?" Look them in the eye, press them for an answer, and don't let them skirt around it. Say "no" to any and all other requests. If they don't give you a straight answer & evade the question with something like "if you let us see your receipt we can clear this up", don't waste time. Say "no thanks" and walk away. If they touch you, treat it as assault . If they’re accusing of lifting, ask them for the details of what they're accusing you of having lifted, or tell them to call the police and WALK THE FUCK AWAY. If they're going to tackle you, they're going to tackle you, nothing you do will change that. Better them getting an assault charge than you getting a theft charge.
Don't get sucked into the game of "follow me" to the side/office, and empty out your bag", don’t let them inspect your belongings or receipt. I read a post by a former LP who said he couldn't believe how people just blindly complied with any LP request; e.g. "empty out your pockets" - they did, "let me see your purse" - "yes sir" then he went on to say "As LP, I repeat, we have no authority. All we can do is ask you and hope for your cooperation. If they had the authority to search you, they wouldn't be asking. They have no more right to inspect you than a private citizen. LP are good a faking authority, and this works most of the time because people fear authority. To get rid of the fear, disassociate LP from authority. They bullshit people and it works as if the police had done it. You can't let them get to you. Stay safe
This is amazing advice, y’all. Please read all of it
This is going to save y’all
If all else fails, and you're young and cute, use the stress to break down and cry and say your friends told you to do it cuz it was cool. You might be able to escape with just a stern warning.
(It has worked before, but it depends on where you are and who you're dealing with, so only use it as a last resort if they managed to somehow detain you.)
❌For fucks sake PLEASE, whatever you do, DO NOT CRY, and DO NOT ADMIT TO ANYTHING! I’ve worked with a number of LP over the years, and I’ll tell you this right now; LP does not give a FUCK if you friends dared you, or your boyfriend made you, they don’t care if you’re poor, homeless, starving, or dying of cancer. To them, you are the enemy, and if they let you off lightly, you’ll do it again. Ive seen cops called on young, struggling moms for taking diapers and formula, middle school boys for condoms or playboys, girls for lipgloss and cheap jewelry, women accidentally forgetting to scan the dog food at the bottom of the cart, and, once, a barefoot homeless man for socks DURING A FUCKING BLIZZARD. Yeah there are nice people that work LP that MIGHT be forgiving, but don’t EVER expect it. Assume all LP can and will call the police, call your parents, break policy/the law, etc. Nobody will do you any favors, stay vigilant.
Underrated Self Care Items to Lift
Okay so I was talking on Peach about how I hate that I only ever see the stereotypical self care items like haircare, skincare, makeup, etc. So, I decided to make a list of things to lift to care for yourself that isn't just the usual lotions and lipstick. This can be for people with mental illness or neurotypicals who just aren't that good at participating in self care. Alright, here we go.
A water bottle. If you have a really nice water bottle you're way more likely to drink water, it's a proven fact. I take several medications with side effects of dehydration but for some reason I very rarely feel thirsty so I am chronically dehydrated. Honestly if you feel like shit one day and can't figure out why drink some water and see if you feel better. I always feel so icky when I don't drink enough water. I've even seen smart water bottles that you can connect to your phone. If you don't like regular water, lift some of those Mio water flavoring bottles, or some fruit to make infused water.
Nutritious foods. Grocery hauls are becoming way more of a thing on liftblr which I love to see because there's only so many clothes and so much makeup you really need and can use. Lift some fancy nutritious food from like Whole Foods or something. I mean how hard is it to slide a couple of organic bananas into your bag? Some granola? A bar or vegan and ethically sourced dark chocolate? Whatever man just lift a nutritious snack to eat during your self care time.
Socks. I feel like socks are a pretty common lift but just in case you weren't thinking about it. I like those really thick and cushiony old man socks lmfao, they're so comfy to wear around the house especially if you've just put some lotion on your feet.
Nail polish. I feel like this is also common to lift, but if you haven't thought about it, consider it. Taking a little time to paint your nails garuntees you won't be doing anything for awhile, and gives you an excuse to just sit around while your nails dry. Plus it's fun, simple, and I feel like everyone feels a little more put together with their nails painted.
A really nice robe. Getting a really nice robe to just wear around the house or after you leave the shower is heavenly, truly. Imagine stepping out of the shower freshly shaved, moisturizing with a thick nice smelling body butter, and then sliding into a silk robe? The vibes.
Comfy pajamas. I always just wear old t shirts and boxers at my house, but consider lifting some cute and soft pajamas. How you dress is directly related to how you feel, so even if no one is going to see you that day it never hurts to dress up a little for yourself. I don't recommend anything sexy and lacey, just some simple, soft, comfortable PJ's to lounge around in.
House slippers. I honestly hate having things on my feet, I like my toes to be free. But if you've got carpet like me, walking around barefoot absolutely sucks the moisture out of your feet and leaves you with cracking, crusty heels. Gross. You could always just wear the aforementioned comfy socks, but having a designated pair of fluffy house slippers is just the height of luxury.
Foot care in general. Face and body care gets all the hype, especially on liftblr. But, feel get neglected asf by almost everyone. Do you know how luxurious it is to give yourself a good pedicure at home and have soft, smooth feet? I lifted myself a Pedi Perfect (one of those motorized foot files) and it's life changing especially if you're like me and your feet are just the gross neverending callous. Get some nice toe nail nippers, some foot cream, a pumice stone, whatever. Your life will never be the same.
Tea and coffee. Stop buying cheap af tea and coffee when you can lift the good stuff. Get the bags of Starbucks coffee beans, steal a French press, get some loose leaf tea, whatever. Just get the good shit ffs I never see y'all lifting tea.
Plants. Obviously don't lift plants if you don't think you can care for them, and ofc you can't fit a huge ass shrub in your bag, but taking a few succulents home won't hurt. Some people find that caring for something else, like a pet, makes them feel better. If you don't have a pet, try a plant! Plus being around a lot of plants always lifts my mood, especially in these dreary winter months.
Vitamins. Lift some good quality hair skin and nail vitamins, pre natal vitamins, or even just a multi. Getting some extra nutrients that you may not get from your diet can't hurt. Also, speaking of the dreary winter months, a lot of people suffer from seasonal depression. This can actually be caused by a lack of vitamin D! Lift some vitamin D and take it in the winter, it might keep you from feeling sad and tired. If you get dizzy when you stand up too fast, get cold easily, or are easily fatigued, you might also be deficient in iron. Obviously get any of those symptoms checked out by a doctor, but it won't hurt you to lift some iron pills and see if they make you feel a little better. A pretty reliable sign that you aren't getting enough iron is if your nail beds have a pale or bluish tint. Finally, try some St. John's Wart. It's an herbal supplement that has been shown in recent studies to help relieve mild depression symptoms. If you have major depressive disorder, obviously an herbal supplement won't be quite as good as a real antidepressant. But, if you suffer from mild mood problems or need help feeling a little calmer, try this. Before you try any of these supplements please READ THE WARNINGS and TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. If you don't have access to a doctor right away at least GOOGLE if these supplements interact with any other medications you are taking, I know that the St. John's Wart in particular can be tricky.
An aromatherapy diffuser and essential oils. Idk if I believe in aromatherapy completely, but it's pretty hard to feel shitty when you have the gentle smell of citrus essential oil wafting around your room, I'm just saying.
A salt lamp. Apparently the salt lamps are supposed to "cleanse your atmosphere". Again, not 100% buying it, but they are soooo pretty and I use mine as a nightlight because it gives off a soft orange glow. It's apparently better to use a red-tinted light at night if you have to have one because it won't keep you up. You can even lift tiny salt lamps that plug into the outlet just like a night light.
A notebook/journal and pens. Sometimes writing about your feelings makes you feel a bit better. You can also get art supplies and express yourself that way, or get a planner and organize your life to reduce stress related to a busy schedule.
Okay so this is all I can think of for now but please please PLEASE reblog with any of your suggestions! I've been thinking about the kinds of things I can get to take care of myself better, and everyone just says face masks and stuff. I have hella face masks, and I don't feel any better lmfaooo.
Don't you DARE let this flop there's like zero original posts on liftblr anymore
Not to worry. I will totally take this into consideration when i get the chance (and the guts) to lift again.
This is perfect! I will definitely be adding some of these to my list
store difficulty!! (based on my experience) ::will update::
at h0me: (easy) literally laughably easy. hardly any cameras and it’s such a big store. so many places u can conceal.
barnês & n0ble: (easy) i have never found an item from this store that has been tagged. best place to conceal is kids/toys area.
báth & b0dy works: (easy) not sure about other stores, but the one near me has little to no cameras and most staff are in the front of the store or at the register.
cla1re’s: (easy) little to no cameras, there are mirrors around the store which can cause difficulty, but other than that it’s pretty easy.
cvś / wälgr33ns: (easy) workers almost always in the front by the registers. not many cameras.
crack3r barr3l shop: (easy) workers are usually older and not very attentive, almost always in the front by the registers. i’ve not noticed any cameras.
cr0cs: (easy) jibbitz are literally SO easy to get. i’ve never tried to take the actual shoes but i’m assuming it’s pretty easy due to lack of cameras.
d0llar g3neral: (easy) most workers are usually older and not paying attention. cameras are not actively monitored.
d0llar tr33: (easy) most cameras are fake, and workers never really care enough to stop lifters since their items are so cheap.
eärthb0und: (easy) no cameras. workers are usually at the registers or walking around. just be friendly and quick. nothing is tagged.
f1ve b3low: (easy) by far one of the easiest stores. not very attentive workers, little to no cameras, conceal in the back of the store.
f0rever 21: (easy) workers are almost always at the registers. easy to put merchandise in a bag and leave.
h0t t0pic: (medium) most of these stores often have low lighting which can be an advantage, although usually there’s about 4-5 workers walking around and about 2 at the cash register.
h0bby l0bby: (medium) never EVER go in the afternoon. this is when LP is EXTREMELY attentive and this will literally bite u in the ass. i recommend going in the morning if u don’t wanna get caught. “two codes that will be overhead paged are code 7 which is for a manager and code 10 which is possible shoplifting” therefore if u hear these, get out.
kr0ger: (easy) a pretty easy grocery store but supposedly they case build on known lifters.
lu$h: (medium) most of the time, workers are walking around talking with customers. very attentive. not sure about cameras though. best to go in when it’s busy so u won’t stand out.
m1cha3ls: (easy) one of the easiest craft stores. jewelry section has a big scary camera so obviously this isn’t a good area to conceal. basically anywhere else in the store is okay tho
0ld nâvy: (easy) they don’t check how many pieces of clothing you take into the dressing rooms, not many cameras.
pârty c1ty: (easy) literally no cameras. workers are almost always just standing in the front by the registers.
p1nk/vs: (medium) not many things are tagged. panties are rarely tagged, bras are usually tagged. haven’t noticed any cameras but i’m sure there’s some.
p3tsmârt: (easy) not a bunch of cameras and workers are normally by registers or doing haircuts for puppies.
r0ss & mar$halls: (easy) literally not much to explain about these but they’re extremely easy. not many cameras.
ruë 21: (easy) so so easy. cameras are very visible, take ur items to an area without cameras and conceal.
spëncêrs: (medium) workers are usually walking around the store which can make it difficult. best place to conceal is near the back. some shirts are tagged but if you look near the bottom of the shirt stack, the larger shirts will be untagged.
sp1rit hall0ween: (easy) since it’s like,,, a limited time store, they don’t necessarily need cameras because the store gets “taken down” after october. not many workers either.
t@rg3t: (hard) lots of big scary cameras. very attentive workers watching the cameras. they WILL catch u and they’ll wait until u have lifted a certain amount and they will prosecute.
ultâ: (medium) cameras EVERYWHERE. workers usually walking around. most workers stay near the perfume & more expensive makeup. best to drop items in a bag, then leave.
wâlmârt: (easy) since this is such a large store, it’s pretty easy lifting from here. obviously, conceal in areas without cameras.
zum1es: (easy) most items are tagged, but if you happen to find non tagged items, it’s super easy. workers are not very attentive lol
♡ DNA masterpost ♡
So as alot of you know DNA stands for Did Not Arrive, its when you order something online and then tell the company it never arrived. Most places will instantly refund, sometimes they may do an investiagtion, but this isnt something to worry about. Its a must to be able to lie easily and make up things on the spot.
♡ what live chat may say ♡
• "contact your local post office" you never actually have to contact them, you can just say they said they never received the package or that it was lost in transit.
• "by accepting a refund you agree that you have told the truth, police may be involved" ive only seen shein say that (they would not contact authorities over £100 of sweatshop clothing) and it means absolutely nothing. Police will never do anything even if reported, its impossible they will do something but if they were to investigate you can easily say you found the parcel, you truly never did receive it, or you received it after you got the refund.
•"we will proceed to an investigation" this also essentially means nothing, an investigation can mean a different team will just look at the reported situation and decide if a refund will happen. The delivery service may be contacted but all they can say is "well we delivered it"
♡ how to actually go about a refund ♡
•message livechat: usually on a website or app there will be a customer service live chat, this will connect you to a real person that you will message. Usually you can get an instant refund with live chat. You always have to confirm your details such as address, email, and phone number.
•call them up: ive personally never called up for a refund but it works in a similar way to livechat. Always remember to stick to your story.
•email: email is usually significantly slower than live chat or phoning so essentially you shouldnt do email but its not impossible.
♡ how to act ♡
•"Always remember to be kind and respectful" customer service already deal with alot. Remember we are criminals not meanies. The customer service will be way more helpful and smooth if you are just respectful, ive been thanked by customer service for being understanding and had a convo about how shit people can be to customer service.
•"confident" remember to always be confident in what you want and in your story. If they offer reshipment ask for a refund instead, if they offer store credit say "no thanks id rather not order from here again". Dont accept anything that isnt a refund. Still be kind but push for what you want.
•"emotional" remember you're acting like someone didnt receive a parcel they needed and were excited for. Dont get angry, just seem upset and disappointed.
♡ methods ♡
The only way to get a refund isnt DNA.
•"PEB" parcels are always weighed so this can be sticky but saying that one of your two items didnt arrive. Ive seen people for example order airpods and an ipad, say the airpods werent there and then have airpods reshipped. You can then if you want return both the reshipped airpods and the ipad and boom you got free airpods.
•"damaged" this can also be sticky, companies will usually ask for items to be returned so they can reship. Id personally only attempt this for aliexpress/wish or if you are buying something electronic you can say the battery leaked (you cant post things that have battery leakage due to toxicity.) Also you can say that you got blood on the item and you have HIV so it would be incredibly dangerous to return. If electronic make sure you say that it didnt cause any damage that there is just blood on the item.
•"unmatched" you can say the item isnt as the listing indicated, sent the completely wrong product, the wrong colour, wrong size ect ect. For example you can take a top you bought that youre trying to get a refund on and find an item of a different size and take picture of that size lable as proof.
•"EB" same idea as peb but you say there was absolutely nothing in the box/package. Good ass success rate.
Make sure you know what you want to say, i personally first go with DNA, and then if that doesnt work say that your package didnt have the item (empty box or partially empty box) and then damaged. With damage you have to get creative, in a bag ive cut a lil hole on the inside that is with the seem and then its easily sewed back up. I saw someone else say the same example and ive done it so many times but if you order a black shirt, grab an old piece of black fabric and cut a hole in it and take a photo of that implying that its the same item.
I know i have some whack dna hauls like an ipad and multiple laptops but please remember that this is fraud at the end of the day. To be good at online scamming and shoplifting is to just be able to adapt to the situation and improvise when needed. Doing this too much with the same carrier can get your address blacklisted so keep that in mind.
10 top ways shoplifters get caught
This was written by an LP, i merely copied and pasted it. REBLOG AND INFORM
Despite what you may have heard, there is no perfect shoplifting method. You can be caught NO MATTER how you try to steal. A lot of it is the luck of the draw. Is LP in the store? Are they busy with another shoplifter? Are they watching you? There is no way you can be sure. You can be sure however, that you significantly increase your chances of getting yourself caught when:
10)You carry a flat purse or back-pack: Fairly obvious, right? Not only is this an attention grabber, but it also makes the LP Agent’s job much easier. Your bag was flat, and then magically became full right after all the merchandise you were carrying disappeared. Did the LP Agent watch you fill your bag? That does not really matter. The LP Agent did not need to see concealment (See my article: The 6 Steps of Loss Prevention) to confidently make a stop on you. It is fairly obvious. Most LP Agents will make that stop. On top of being obvious, entering a store with an empty bag can also bump your charge from petty theft to burglary.
9)You over-act: You pick up the item you plan on stealing. You begin tapping on it, wiggling it, playing with it, and looking around like everything is cool. Yes, people actually think this works. When you take this approach you are basically telling LP Agents “Hey, I am not going to steal this! Look, I’m playing with it out in the open. I wouldn’t be doing that if I were going to steal it.” Then you steal it. Happens all the time.
8)You under-act: You pick up the item you are going to steal and immediately palm the item, or hold it behind something. You then quickly walk off to the most deserted part of the store. The race is on. The LP Agent knows he needs to get a view of you, either on camera or on the floor to witness the concealment.
7)You are overly friendly: You come in and immediately start chatting with store employees. You’re such a nice person! You would never steal. This will work when trying to deceive regular workers but LP is not falling for it. I have even had employees try to stop me from making an apprehension because they thought I was going to make a bad stop on that “nice” person. When I see someone being overly friendly with cashiers, managers or anybody with a name tag, I immediately become suspicious. They could be a genuinely nice person but nice people steal too.
6)You fail the “scare test”: When I suspect somebody is a shoplifter I will often give them the scare test. This means I will have several people walk past the area where my suspect is looking at items. A normal shopper will pay little to no attention to who is around them. A nervous shoplifter will turn their head at everyone that passes by. Often times they will look them up and down evaluating whether or not they seem like an undercover. When this happens it is a good indicator that I should set up on this person and wait for them to “go”.
5)You are bringing non-clothing items into the fitting room: Some people actually think that if they conceal merchandise in the fitting room that they can not be arrested by Loss Prevention Agents. This is because it eliminates the possibility of the LP Agent’s step # 3. This might work on some LP Agents, but certainly not the one’s that are good at what they do. If I see someone bringing something into the fitting room that is not supposed to be tried on such as DVDs, Jewelry, makeup, etc., they have my full attention until I see them exit the fitting room carrying that merchandise. Believe me, bringing stuff into the fitting room is a false sense of security and it will get you caught.
4)You are leaving an evidence trail: You select the item you want to steal. You are not sure if the item will make the door beep or not so you decide to remove the item from the package. Or maybe you want to pretend the item was already your’s so you rip the tags off. Now you can conceal the item. However, you also need to rid yourself of the package. So you discard it on the shelf, or you hide it behind something. You just made the LP Agents job 95% easier. Maybe they did not see you conceal the item, but they did see you toss something down or hide something. They find the package. Now LP knows what the item is, they know you removed it from the package (this is vandalism and is illegal), and they know you are up to no good. When you walk out of the store, all the LP Agent needs to do is approach you with the empty package and demand that you return the item. They will likely tell you that you are on video opening it (you may or may not be). They will tell you that if you do not return the item you will be charged with vandalism (this trick is likely against their LP policy but it is completely legal). Once you produce the item you are under arrest for theft. It is a lose-lose situation that you created by leaving a trail of packages and tags.
3)You have “shifty” eyes: Everyone knows that you are not supposed to blatantly look for cameras or look around for people when you are going to steal. However, it seems that the majority overcompensates. When you look up to the ceiling and then side to side without moving your head, you have “shifty eyes”. Shifty eyes get shoplifters caught every day. In fact, if I am about to give up on a perspective shoplifter and they shift their eyes, I will watch them until they leave the store, no exceptions.
2)You use two hands: As an LP Agent, nothing catches my eye more than somebody with both hands on the sales shelf. When an honest shopper looks at a product of interest on the sales shelf, they typically take the item in one hand and remove it from the shelf to look at it in the open. When a shoplifter puts both hands on a product and does not remove the object from the shelf it is a DEAD GIVE AWAY that they are opening something. I have caught shoplifters that I otherwise would not have even noticed simply because they used two hands!
1)You just plain look like a shoplifter: You know who you are! This is by far the most common reason people get caught. If you fit the stereotypical profile of someone who would likely shoplift you are likely being watched as an “easy stat”. So if you have 10 facial piercings, and a bright green mohawk, or if you’re just a shady looking character, don’t do it.
REBLOG AND HELP A FRIEND
Dressing rooms
So THAT is how you do it.
now you know our secret. Use it for good.
How do you do that without looking sus as fuck? Lol
Bc it’s inside the clothes! hang them inside in a blind spot and button it up, and then detag in the fitting room! or just do what I prefer, which is conceal in ur bag in a blind spot and detag in the fitting rooms - that way u don’t run the risk of the attendant taking the item from u and realising u put stuff inside!
So I’ve noticed basically all of the old lifting masterposts have broken links, so I wanted to make a newer, updated one :)
PLEASE if you go to view a link and it ends up being broken, don’t be afraid to message me and let me know. All posts creds go to post creators/source. Some sections are kind of dry, but I’ll be updating this. If I don’t update please yell at me in my inbox lmao.
TIPS & METHODS//
3 Things to Remember
‘Getting Out’
The Lifting Bag Post
Boosting 101
Concealing on Floor (Video)
Tied Sweater Method (One sweater)
Tied Sweater Method (Two Sweaters)
Hood Method
Hood Method With a Twist
Double Lined Purse Method
Lifting Facemasks Tips
Boosting Tip 1
Boosting Tip 2
How to Boost VS Panties
Tips for Beginners (HeavenlyLifter’s Guide)
Tips from an OG (Liftblurred - I think her last post before she deactivated :( rip)
Online Scamming Warning
Self Checkout Method Warning
Outfit Tips
Lifting Shoes
Hiding Hauls From Parents Tips
Random Lil Tip 1
STORES//
Starbucks
Brandy Melville
Lululemon
Sephora
CUTE POSTS//
Things to Lift for Christmas
Things to Stock Up On
Moving Out Lift List
TAGS//
Hiding Tags
Taking the Tags With You
PSA For Soft Tags
PRETTY HAULS//
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EXTRAS//
Getting Caught Masterpost (not too sure if this is older)
Some Tips and Random Stores Masterpost
good lfting bag qualties
ok, so I’ve been looking for a new bag anyway, so I figured I’d write down what traits I was sorting by
- big, but not too big. if you are bigger you can use a bigger bag without it being as sus because it looks smaller next to you
- crossbody. very important, it makes it easer to drop things in the bad without looking or moving to much. also means you are carrying it at you waist which makes it look smaller
-ideally a Mary Poppin thing that is bigger then it is. a good way to achieve this is for it to be wider than average at the base and taper up at bit at the top in a triangle shape. but you are just going to have to test out some bags to find one
- classy, leather is a good choice, if you are college aged in a college town or are clearly a minor what looks classy will be different. a 15 year old having a designer bag has the opposite effect from an adult, because rather then assume you have money people assume you are buying fakes, stealing shit, or spoiled rotten. college kids in a college town also don’t carry around nice handbags because they are dying inside, and so you get the same effect. for teens I would recommend something in a traditional purse style, but in a lower quality fabric (fake leather or “genuine leather” which is the lowest quality leather), for college kids I would go for like a messenger bag, laptop bag, or even a backpack if your within walking distance of campus.
- middle pouch pocket. like this
pockets like this are basically magic disappearing pockets, and I have seen them in action. it’s hard to tell what is the lining and what is a bulging pocket, so, if you conceal, even if someone is looking directedly into your purse they are going to have a hard time noticing it’s filled vs empty.
- not brightly colored or a novelty bag. something that doesn’t draw the eye to it. this might be different depending on where you are and how you dress. don’t carry a pastel bag with a black outfit, don’t bring a designer bag into hot topiic.
- something average, if you get complements on a bag often that means people notice it and you need something less nice. getting notice for something good is better then getting noticed for something ugly, but it’s not ideal.
These are the posts that make me love Liftblr. 🥰 BTW tho I don’t recommend bags with the middle pocket. Makes it so much harder to 🏋️♀️ a lot or to 🏋️♀️ bigger items. I’m still on the hunt for the perfect 🏋️♀️Ing bag. 😔
Be safe my lil felons
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dealing w customer service DNA
if they see the package did arrive (because they tracked the package) or that the carrier took a picture of it, say one of these:
❀ "I have a feeling it could've been stolen."
* because you don't have cameras so never seen your packages arrive or get stolen
* because you live in an apartment complex (if you really live in an apartment) and get your packages delivered to your door so it's possible it could have been stolen
if you ask if there's picture proof it arrived and they say NO, then say:
❀ "It could've gone to the wrong house."
*because it's common for your packages to be delivered the next block over or to a neighbor
if they say the DATE the package arrived, say:
❀ "I was out of town that week."
*because you were outta town the day it arrived, it could've been stolen
OTHER THINGS TO LET THEM KNOW, IF YOU FEEL THE NEED TO:
1. you've texted you next door neighbors already, asking if they received a package with your name and neither of them did
2. let them know theft is common at in your neighborhood, so it's possible that your package could've been stolen
3. let them know that you don't have cameras because you've never felt the need to install cameras before
TIPS ♡
● Don't mention too many details all at once. You will sound like your trying hard to act clueless and they'll know your making it up.
EX. "Hello I was calling because I never received my package and I have a feeling it could've been stolen, but I don't know for sure because I dont have camera proof because I don't have cameras installed because I never felt the need to."
● Stick to one story. Don't say "I think it was stolen", then later say "but I think my neighbors could've got the package." This type of inconsistency could encourage them to investigate.
● If a company does investigate with the carrier, then you'll want to wait at least three-four months to DNA again. It'll look suspicious to the carrier when your address is being investigated to often. This could lead to a felony on your record if you'renot careful!
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This is my first "advice" post because I've been getting into DNA, so I thought I would make a hopefully helpful post for someone who needs it. Haven't seen a post with advice on what to say when you talk to customer service which is why I chose to do one. In this post I included some specific things to say so you can stay calm and collected. The reason I made this post is because imo doing these things help you avoid investigation, even if it's part of the company's policy.
Good Luck 🍸
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Never ever say "it could have been stolen" only say it never arrived. Never imply a crime was done. Saying you were out of town only makes it seem like it was your fault the package wasn't received. Always say you were home when the package was meant to be delivered.
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ok im taking a (probably permanent) break from all of this stuff for health reasons. will stick around
note: most of these are a few months old. many stores’ policies have changed. dont take anything on this list for granted
- successes -
sh3ln - ez
s3ph^ra - heard its dead. was easy in september
vlta - heard its dead too, this one was a pain in the ass. they get argumentative and straight up try to deny u with this new script they have all the customer service reps say
gI0ssl3er - was so easy but heard they’re dead now
c00lourpop - only reship no refund
t4rgIT - bit of a pain. annoying CS, took a day of inves
nlke - idk what to say about this, it worked but took about a week of inves.
p3tc* - they have no text CS, only thru phone, but was instant
VS - was ez
thr3duP - i got it but dont even bother with these guys they are super annoying and it took like a month
bb$b - was ez. took a day of inves
b&b0w - also phone CS. was simple
w^yf^rr - push for reship but easy if u talk to a human
h0IIlstrr - was easy
w4rmart - a bit of a pain but should still work
m0rphi3 - works
- fails -
n0rdy - PEB - they dont play around anymore
thats it
śëphørä is NOT dead, just got away with nearly $500 cad and it was the easiest 🧬 i’ve ever done
what r some tips for newbies that seem obvious but aren't? for example I literally thought barcodes were important for so long lmaooo
lmaooo we've all been there😖
hmm, these are only my opinions (and some pet peeves), so they won't be one size fits all tips. but yeah
don't over-act and draw any attention - i've seen people make a big show out of checking their phone and having a loud fake phone conversation in order to seem natural in a store. i've also seen posts where the op recommends pretending that someone called you to say that a loved one got in a car accident so you can exclaim in horror and rush out of the store. or another post where someone wanted to see if the security towers worked so they "accidentally" took an item too close to the towers to set them off, then ran back into the store like 'omg sorry!!' like, most customers are quiet and minding their own business as they shop, so drawing attention to yourself will only make you memorable and sus imo. it seems to be a newbie thing to overdo the customer act out of nerves
acting too chummy with the SAs. where i live, shoppers are usually silent on their own and only interact with the SAs when approached or if they're having trouble finding something. if an SA greets you at the doorway (rare), they might get a smile or a mumbled hi, but not much more. if you're in a place like this then too much interaction is a bit sus, especially if your nerves make you chirpy. i had a newbie lifter friend who said 'hiiiii!!!!!' every time she entered a store near an SA and it ALWAYS got us sussed😭😭 btw this isn't to say don't be nice to the SAs, but there is such thing as acting too familiar. mimic the customers around you
i guess leaving packaging behind. this ties into the barcode thing, but every newbie lifter does it at some point. it's a red flag that your store has a thief, and we don't want to tip a store off to that
the art of casual lifting and misdirection. i worked at a topshop once and the number one red flag for spotting potential lifters was seeing someone touching merch with their hands but looking everywhere else. i get why ppl do this - when you're stuffing merch into your bag you don't want to be looking straight at it since that's a big tip off. but then you get into the habit of doing that while you're scoping the place out and it looks super sus. look at what your hands are examining like a shopper would, don't let those eyes wander so obviously. if your other hand is busy stuffing merch into your bag that's fine, but your eyes need to be fixed on the decoy merchandise for the misdirection to work
rfids, cut them down the middle to deactivate them. they've got that metal circle, right? they only work when the circle is complete, so slicing them down the middle will stop them from working. it's easy to remember that way imo, but newbies get paranoid and slice the shit out of them, which i totally get. but just breaking the circle will work just as well, and it's less time-consuming
booster bags don't keep magnet detectors from detecting magnets. booster bags work as faraday cages - they block electromagnetic signals from escaping, which is why they work on rfids and hard tags. but magnet detectors can sense magnetic signals, not electromagnetic, so a faraday cage won't shield your magnet from detection. neither will a metal box or burying the magnet in clothing - i don't think there's anything that will keep a magnet detector from sensing the magnetic signals. if you're scared of your magnet being detected, don't bring the magnet
also, magnet detectors are a lot rarer than you think. you won't find them everywhere. the way i used to measure it was 1/15 urban outfitters had them based on my own experiences😂 you can spot them pretty easily - they're slim glass towers installed alongside regular ones. if you accidentally go into a store that has them with your magnet, body conceal your magnet and leave after a brief time browsing to avoid looking sus. you can also enter and exit the store in a group if you know of the towers but want to use your magnet anyway. newbies seem very scared of these towers, which i get, but they're not common at all
you don't have to stop for an SA or LP at the doors. obviously this depends on your country's laws. i think newbies in particular become paralysed by fear and consent to a search when they don't have to. the authority that SAs and LP hold isn't as powerful as you think, and they don't have the lawful right to make you consent to a search. you could go full Karen to avoid this if you're old enough, but sometimes a simple "no" or "no thanks" will suffice. don't get sucked into an argument either, just refuse or ignore them and exit as fast as you can without running. again, leaving in a group is helpful for this since you can feign ignorance and leave without responding (don't make eye contact lol)
you can't physically lift items out of the reach of security towers. towers detect things an equal distance around the towers. if two towers are a metre apart, that is the extent of their reach all around, above, and below them. if the merch is a metre away from the towers at the entrance, that is the extent the towers can detect tag signals. just saying this bc i've seen newbies suggest putting tags/a magnet in their bun, or pretending to stretch as they exit the store with an item in their fist to avoid setting off the towers. that won't work sadly
don't over-explain yourself, it's a signifier of nerves. if an SA approaches you to see if you need help, a simple 'no thanks' or 'no thank you i'm just browsing' is fine. nip it in the bud and don't provide more detail than necessary. it feels curt when you're nervous but most customers don't want to chat imo
make sure not to react physically to things around you. if someone sets off the security towers while you're browsing don't look around, continue as you are. ignore people who walk by you, don't glance at everyone who comes your way. this is because LP know that lifters are twitchy so sometimes they'll set up nearby distractions to see if you're keeping an eye on your surroundings
okay i'm scraping the bottom of the barrell and this chance to complain about my newbie pet peeves was very therapeutic, thank you!! also if you do these things dw it's all natural when you're new, plus there's always room for improvement and growth. i hope this can help any bby lifters out there💗💗💗
Wow, this is so thorough!! Newbies (or anyone, really) read this through for some kind and helpful reminders!!
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