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[lifterrae18]

Get a purse like this, with the fabric around the inside of it, and cut a hole into the side of the purse. It creates like a secret hole in your purse to carry so much shit! If anyone sus you, you can just open your purse and empty your pockets and they’ll see nothing at all! Works better for smaller items like foundations and concealers. Using this purse in s e p h o r a today.

[liftingdiva-deactivated20180517]

Thanks for this b! I’m def going to be using this

[lifting-bread]

LOVE

[liftfairy-deactivated20190514]

Holy shit this is genius

[pocketrocketliftoff]

let's talk about żár/\

those hoes... sigh

anyway, they've moved onto rfid big time.

from what i've seen, they now put rfid tags in four places:

the paper price tag (look against light)

as a part of the washing label by the side (look against light)

inside the label in the neck (you'll need a seam ripper)

sewn into the seam?? (have not seen this yet, pic from reddit)

in my zara, they still put hard tags on SOME items, i assume the high-value ones AND the ones that have rfids in the price tag.

if you see an item WITHOUT a hard tag and the price tag is just cardboard, KNOW that there is an rfid tag hidden somewhere within the item.

how do i know this?

they've moved onto a self-checkout system that knows your items without you scanning them. (it's the same technology as those smart changing room mirrors/thingies that know what items you've got with you). this system needs every item to contain an rfid. every item will have one, somewhere

these rfids are unique to the item! so they contain the product number, size, whether the item has been paid for etc information. so tag switching etc will not work

also, i haven't seen žârã use this, but some stores have rfid readers around the store now. they look like white squares. these readers ping every rfid in the room, and this means that each item's location can be tracked. HOWEVER, there is no magic involved. if the tag stays in one place, the computer will say that the item is there even when the item may be gone but the tag remains.

ok! sounds scary!!

it's not. imo it's a silly system and companies will adopt it bc it makes keeping track of inventory so much quicker.

what they haven't kept in mind is that rfids are delicate little babies and will stop working once the circuit is broken. they are 1000% easier to destroy than hard tags.

i personally DO NOT KNOW yet if a broken rfid will just disappear from the system, or if it leaves a trace within the system. i plan on asking one of the security firms this as a concerned business owner lol but that is a tale for another time

[the-elder-lifter]

random lil pieces of 🏋️ advice

🏵️bring stuff with you - at a makeup store, bring your "empties" so you "know what you need to buy", at a craft store it depends what specifically you're there for but i crochet, so i'd bring like a lil ball of yarn that i'm trying to "color match", you get the idea, it's a very normal thing to do and gives you a great excuse to be rummaging in your bag/pockets

🏵️talk on the phone - people on the phone tend to pace, wander, fiddle with things, pick things up, etc, and the SAs wont be paying attention to you.

🏵️if you're going to carry hooks or magnets, conceal them on your body. if you get caught, having tools makes it planned instead of spontaneous

🏵️building on that, if you ever get caught, always always say it was an impulse, you don't know why you did it, it was stupid, you saw your friends do it, etc.

🏵️wear sweatbands on your arms, like halfway up your forearm. you can tuck pencil/lipstick size items into it.

🏵️easily forgotten detail, remember to put something soft at the bottom of your bag if you're going to drop things into it 😉

🏵️if you're planning to return things, always pay with cash and use a fake phone/email if they ask for one. honestly, pay with cash as often as possible in general. the last thing you want is a store building a case against you and getting your info from your credit card

🏵️sometimes when doing returns, stores will ask for your ID. say you forgot it at home/recently lost it. if they give you any grief, just offer to come back another time. this is how stores track you in their system and potentially flag you for suspicious activity.

🏵️you should have a fake name, phone number, address, and email address memorized and ready to rattle off.

🏵️wintertime special: wear too many warm things. hat & scarf. be holding a few items in your hand, set most of them down, take off your hat/scarf and shove it in your bag along with 1-2 items.

(can y'all tell i like sleight of hand better than finding a blind spot to conceal? looking for cameras is the most sus thing you can do, imho)

[liftthatcross]

Got sus'd

Got sus'd few weeks ago and now I can't even l1ft a candy bar 😭 I back down and get paranoid at the slightest look my way. anybody has tips on how to get back in the groove?

[thatliftgirl]

Hiii! 🤍 Do you have any tips for lifting when alone?

just a couple: dress nicely, have a story (you're doing something for business, you're getting favors for a party, you need a gift for so and so, etc.- if makeup ofc. clothes would typically be just look wealthy and be confident, conceal and walk right out without worrying about evidence or hidden tags. for designer clothing I mean.) Be on the phone if you like, better if in a foreign language. SPs and LP will always describe if a person is speaking a foreign language or not, and there are many ways you can use this to your advantage. Try using a 'high class' language- German, French, a scandi language (be careful if it sounds to much like russian or spanish, employees will always be suspicious if they think you're speaking languages like spanish, russian, hindi, or anything that isn't recognizable as a 'rich' language. gross but that's how it is). It of course depends on what exactly you're lifting- but I often speak my 'high class' language that no one will understand on the phone when l1fting makeup alone. then after i've l1fted all the stuff I want around the mall, i'll either switch to an obnoxious english, or better, another foreign language that's clearly different. gets em every time.

Of course change your clothes; bring a shopping bag from one of the stores in the mall. put a sweater or something in it so it's not empty. use a shoebox! it causes less suspicion because SPs will look in your bag and see nowhere to really conceal. I always body conceal when it comes to makeup, as everyone knows. a shirt tucked into compression leggings under sweatpants and a ponytail. adjust hair. drop in shirt, repeat. wear a thick cardigan. wear a brace on your leg or somewhere like your neck to make them think maybe the bulk is just a brace. but me, i just grab grab grab until i have a hundred or so products and i leave and walk a while if i can and find my way home. I like to carry a luxury bag sometimes (shopping bag i mean, like the one you get when u purchase smth), but this can backfire because you'll be given more attention.

Here's my personal routine (I usually l1ft from malls and surrounding stores): get dropped off somewhere, doesn't matter where. Walk in the mall and head to the bathroom to open up the folded shopping bag in my purse. Put new-looking item inside. Walk around, maybe buy something from the boutique stores. I like to get an ink refill at Montblanc. Then head to my first target- depends on the mall. If I have a lot of time, I head to Mácy's because it's virtually impossible to get caught there in my experience. Pick up some blouses and maybe some mid range jewelry cause why not. If it's a very large Mácy's, I'll nab me 7 or 8 wallets as well. There are cheap leather ones and non leather ralph lauren ones. Next stop is often the makeup store- usually séphora. I walk in, swatch a few things. I reach for a product and swiftly slide it up my sleeve one handedly and grab a second if I'm being watched so it looks like I just picked that one up. If it seems safe, I start grabbing and concealing faster, til my shirt is bulging. Employees see that I've taken things, but they do not know how, nor did they see me conceal it. And even if they did, they can't catch me. I walk out with a smile as I see them radioing each other or security or possibly just no one. Head to the bathroom or somewhere else and throw on a new shirt or jacket and I put my hair down. Back to clothes. I'll head to a mid-range store next if there's time- typically blo0mingdale's or n0rdstrom. Find items not tagged, accept when they offer to take clothes to a fitting room. Never decline the room. If you wanna be safe, you can be sure that the last few clothes you bring when headed to change will not be recorded or remembered. Just remember not to let one item stick out and then disappear. Go for similar ones so they can't count. Now I have those clothes concealed in my bag or maybe occasionally on my body, and I simply walk out. But you can also purchase something inexpensive with cash or a gift card- especially if the fitting room person is the same as the one checking you out, this can lower suspicion. Throw the hangers into another room if you must! I like to get on the phone with my 'mom' and ask if I can get whatever, and then get upset when she says no. the SP will hear, and they will think it's genuine because why would you do that in private alone in a fitting room if it's a ploy? I don't really care about suspicion myself anymore though. Also, those rfids you see through the tags on clothes? In dept stores, 99% of the time, not real. Many other stores too. I've never been to an últa where the rfids work. And if it has a label saying protected (cough cough Kiss nails)- it's not. The rfids in those nicer clothing stores- They don't do anything, they just want it to either deter you or get you to leave the evidence (tags) behind. Also prevents resale if they fool you. Next, I head to my finally destination in the building- the good store. Sometimes hard to find, but I'm talking super luxury department stores. Won't name names. But these are the ones where they believe no one has the audacity or skill to l1ft from them because the environment is stiff, still, clean, and extraordinarily fancy and expensive. They're the easiest targets if you're like me. But also the most sophisticated- never park in the lot, make sure you either buy something or lay down evidence if you can't (not just "ugh my mom said no", always call her in the fitting room, chat with your friend like you can afford these things, 'anything you like?', 'what about the $___ one? I'll use my allowance', 'i'll pay for half', 'this isn't right for the party this weekend', etc) Always dress nicely- silk, gold, etc. And then? Conceal. Walk out. Walk outside for a while and make some stops and turns.

NM for example has people stationed outside in the parking lot, which I recently learned. I was walking out ready to walk to make sure I was safe for a while. Some guy pulls up and speaks in a confusing way asking about where I parked so he could take the spot... I was like 'idk what you're sayin bud, sorry.' He got upset clearly, but there were many spots... he was like 'i thought you were leaving and i could take your spot' and I was like ok yeah no that's not a normal thing to ask lol. if i had parked there would've been footage, but this guy was trying to distract me, slow me down, and find my car. I just kept walking. Hit many stores outside the mall too- craft stores, more makeup/clothing, bookstores, drug stores, discount, food, etc.

In beauty stores, also ask for a specific product. They won't expect you to conceal that. Look lost and confused if you don't do the whole looking for favors or for someone else- basically try to have a good reason for why you're looking so long. Get on the phone and say "I don't see it", etc. Have a list of products open titled "___'s birthday" or smth. Buys you time. Have an allergy you have to check for. "Do you have this one?" SP bends over to look.

Many many strategies are out there. but the most important thing is having a story, being confident, and taking risks. Of course, l1fting with a partner (ik it's controversial but I like an unwitting or willfully ignorant one) is best. It gives you the confidence naturally and makes it easier to distract and convince and have your hands free. I'm sure I forgot a bunch and this is rambling, but hopefully it's somewhat helpful.

[crystall-liftz-deactivated20250]

Anyone have any good tips for malls? Specially crowded busy ones that probably have high security 🥲

[woolioftie]

Your best friend will be the way to conceal the item, even if it isnt in your pockets or bag yet!

Granted, my number 1 strat is using sleeves but not just any type, specifically ones I get from modified pants! The flowy wide legged kind that is, since they tend to be longer than my legs, they consume my arms fully when I have them resting down. I'll walk around with an item and then slowly put my hand down and poof!

Or alternatively, if we were in say, a B47h & b0dYw¤rks, there's this little trick I like to use to make it look like nothing was taken in the first place (sorta)

This is a sideview of something I'd do with a lineup of the same product

Of course this may work better with those with larger hands than mine but the trick is holding the item with your pinkie and ring to your palm, while grabbing the next item with your other fingers to move it forward. Id recommend practicing! And the sleeves make a good cover from any of it happening from the sides.

Of course this is what I do consistently during the busiest times of a mall and may not be for everyone! But keep in mind that most people are more fixated on themselves or what theyre looking at and may even make a good shield at times even unintentionally. Have fun and be careful as always! ☆

[prettyliftybaby]

how do you all lift from stores that count at the dressing rooms?! like, they take it and count

[liftthatcross]

One way is to have your own jacket draped over your arm and underneath it the item you want. Another way is to hide it on the hanger under another item.

[lunarlifter-deactivated20201112]

            “WHAT THE FUCK ARE SOURCE TAGS??”

people have been messaging me asking what a source tag is so here you go

Source Tagging is the process of embedding an EAS label into a product’s primary packaging or into the product itself at the point of manufacture. The process leads to greater retail chain efficiencies, increased sales, lower shrink and higher profitability.

source tags are hard to find, unlike a RFID tag, the source tag is in-bedded into the product making it naked to the eye.

ways of finding source tags are simple.

1. Run your magnet around the product. if it kinda gets stuck on one area then thats where the source tag is.

2. look on tags on clothing. like the ones that say “remove before washing” those are traceable source tags. The company can track where that idem moves if you don’t remove it in store.

Source tags can be a pain, but always remeber to check for them!  

[opps-i-lifted-again]

Good info to know!

[liquid-bats]

long shoplifting sdvice post. feel free to add to it.

this is for roleplay, and is not genuine advice from a genuine shoplifter.

shoplifting advice, from someone who has never ever lifted 500+ dollars worth of stuff, from:

w@lm@rt (never going there again. got caught recently. they dont play and donated to trump)

u!t@

b0x!unch

h0tt0pic

r0ss

m@rsh@lls

k0h!s

d0!!ar tree

five be!0w

t@rget

c<s

and probably more that I can't remember

anywho, ground rules:

chain? free reign

small shop? full stop.

if shoplifting will put someone you are with in danger that they did not agree to, don't do it. especially if you are with a minority.

ok, baseline advice:

alarm goes off? keep. walking. act nonchalant. I've had alarms go off on me - I just kept walking. nobody said anything to me.

be confident, but not cocky. I have walked out of shops with full carts and nobody said a thing. more on this later.

tips and advice in no general order:

don't be rude or overly chatty. if you are rude, anyone who sees you is way more l likely to tell someone. being overly chatty can make you seem suspicious. be careful asking for the location of things - depending on how large the store is, they may watch you til the register. I've seen some advice saying to ask for an object, have them walk you to it, and pretend to be displeased with it and walk out.

don't dress sexy or alluring. do not draw attention or leave any of your tattoos visible. if you have on a really short skirt, don't lift. weirdos may be looking at your ass and noticing you lift.

if you don't have a cart, bring a reusable shopping bag, and just stick shit in there. you don't have to be as sneaky about this, because if anyone notices you can just say you didn't have the hands for all your items, and you were going to pay for it all when you arrived at checkout. I've never been caught stashing anything, but the less suspicious you look the less suspiciously they're likely to treat you. (occasionally i just carry things until i can't hold them all, pretend to be frustrated, stick your shit in the bag to help you carry it.)

employee entrances and exits into the back rarely have cameras, making them great places to stash if you can avoid the employees. I especially like the toilet paper and paper towel roll isles, so i can sit down and take a break, as well as stash some stuff. never stash near a tech area. i did so recently and got caught. go to the kids isle or another area without cameras.

if they try to stop you from going into the bathroom even though you just saw someone else go in, you've been caught. ditch your shit or pay for it and leave. quickly.

if you plan to just walk out with a large basket, it's best to do it somewhere large, with more than one customer exit. if you are leaving the store with just your bag, this matters less. again, confidence is key.

if you do get caught, say you were overwhelmed and have an anxiety disorder, and simply 'forgot'. apologize profusely, and offer to pay for the items. however, if they take you into the back shut the fuck up. do not say anything, give them anything you took, and ask if you are free to leave. I've never tried this but put your personal items in one bag and your shopping items in a reusable bag. if someone questions you or tries to stop you, drop the lifted items and keep walkin.

sometimes if i genuinely get overwhelmed and think I have everything I need, i just walk out quickly - someone stops you? you are overwhelmed and overstimulated, even better if you have headphones that are on. It is really unlikely anyone will touch you, and if they do, flinch. Better if you tear up. I'm autistic so this reaction would likely be legit from me. ymmv.

I recommend masking for the safety of yourself and others, but it also makes you harder to identify. If you don't mask, vary wether you do or don't. normally, people who mask do it all the time, so going between wearing a mask and not wearing a mask may also cause confusion.

If an employee speaks to you, be kind. If they hand you a basket, hold it the same way you do your stash-bag, and put things you don't want in your basket, and things you do want in your bag. leave the basket near the exit, and walk out.

If you fear you have been caught or noticed, stop stashing, buy something small, and leave.

Try not to frequent the same places, and try not to steal every time. (I've broken this rule and been fine, but the point stands.)

christmas time is one of the best times to go shoplifting - it is busy, and staff probably won't look at you too closely if you leave without purchasing something

if you have a bag from a store in a mall that is also in another mall (barnes and noble is in a lot of malls, for example), bring that shopping bag with something small in it, and carry that around to make it seem like you've already spent money. put items in that bag, stores are unlikely to search a bag from another store.

most staff don't get paid enough to care all that much what you do. don't be a nuisance and don't bother them and they probably won't gaf.

if you are carrying a phone or waterbottle, put your items in the hand holding the object, then put them both in the bag at the same time.

THIS IS JUST FOR ROLEPLAY. SHOPLIFTING IS A CRIME AND SHOULD NOT BE DONE BY ANYONE, AT ALL, EVER!! THIS IS FOR WRITING REFERENCE AND ROLEPLAY!! DO NOT TAKE THIS ADVICE TO HEART!!

[s0wh4t1f1l1ft]

Does anyone in this community lift clothes? All I see is makeup but imo clothes are much easier and what I borrow the most

tbh im always just scared to but i might tmrw!!

[kittylifting101]

i do! incoming mini master post of clothing stores.

my favorite (easiest stores) to hit up is höllisțèr- mainly because they do not count. most of the employees are bored/tired teens and talk amongst each other. go on a busy day where they are understaffed and don’t have anyone stationed by the fitting room. you’ll notice people leave behind clothes on sat/sun instead of bringing them back out. this is perfect in case they DO count- just bring back one of those.

-uses a hook tag, no rfid in clothes as of yet. More expensive items that are a brand deal (think men’s T shirts like the f1 hoodies) have a peelable sticker.

Â$f: depending on location, super easy! Just need a hook tag. fitting room asks how many items but doesn’t physically count. Similar to holster some of the men’s brand might have stickers with rfid, easy to peel off.

V Sěcřet: if you plan on lifting bras: bring a small pair of scissors (like the nail ones) because the bra tags not only have RFID on the paper tag, but it is sewn in to the actual bra. hard to rip off. you need a magnet to take of the tags.

panties also have rfid but they are rippable. I’ve never seen them tagged (?if you have please respond!)

pjsets have rippable rfid as well! just need a magnet as well for the tag.

perfumes (in my locations near me) are never tagged but im always scared there’s an rfid inside, so i do the method below just to double check.

i make sure to dress nice, and to look older. if you look like a teen SAs will be on ur ass and constantly checking in on you. go in with an AirPod, grab one of the bags after looking around, and decline any help. grab a few decoy items, BUT in the same item. for example, if u want to lïft a 32b push up bra in the shade black, grab the same type, just in a different size. (32c push up bra in black). The RFID scanners in the fitting room don’t catch up on multiples.

-go on a busier day, the employees will just let you in the fitting room and typically leave. Or, you can wait on someone who’s already in the fitting room. chances are they dont exit out of the tablet and their items still show up.

-ļülu: fitting rooms do count, tags have RFID. just be nice to the SÄ. i only ļift one or two things at a time because they do count. get what u want to lïft, a few decoys, and one item that is the same shade/ color as the item you want. if they ask how many items u have, let them know its about 1-2 less. ex: you have 7, you say you have 5 or 6. obviously dont say u have 4 when you clearly have 8.

in the price tag they have rfid, just either cut the tag in half with the tiny scissors, use a hook on the tag, and double tag one of the decoys, OR get an item with pockets and put the rfid price tag inside the pocket.

-alö- similar to ļuľü

-ařițzía- SÄ always up ur ass. will count all of ur items and sometimes take them out of your hands. Go on a busier day where the fitting room has a line so that they don’t have time to do that. best bet is to double hanger an item, or only have 3-5 items and hold onto them if they try to “open a room for you”. their job is to oversell- so they will try to start a convo w you for anything and compliment you even if it looks bad. just say idk if i like this yet or its not what I had in mind, and head back to ur fitting room. de tag the item; my location uses hook tag, but my college state uses magnet. bring both. double tag it on a piece of clothing. when you hand back the clothes, hold onto the piece of clothing that has double tags- pretend you’ll buy it; and then hang it back towards the front of the store away from the fitting room.

tags on more expensive items have RFID on them. just rip them off.

if you guys have any Qs about any other stores ask!! i just can’t remember any rn lol

[kittylifting101]

ALSO: i noticed some people might not know abt tâgs and what mǎgnets and höoks might work.

above is called a pencil tag. typically used in stores like Arïtzźiä, and vş. taken off with a mağnẽt shown below

below is a hoök tag. couldn’t find any pics but there is a hole on top, in which u insert the höok,

press in, and it releases the pin on the other side.

stores like höllisțer, lülũ (they use the tiny black ones, but still works the same) and abèrcřombiê uses these.

[live2lift]

hello I just wanted to ask for like your experience when you were younger. So like I am actively l borrowing and learning about borrowing for about month. And is this normal? I think I am pretty good at masking like the fear and stress on the outside but inside dude I am STRESSED. But I can not I repeat CAN NOT lift any more than 5 little things. And when I look at your hauls I am so impressed and just think i WISH. Were you like this also or are you just natural. Thanks for answer in advance 😭

Yes I was just like this when I first started borrowing!

The first thing I ever borrowed was a Dior Lip Balm and I was so scared and nervous even tho I did a good job concealing it (using the cup method).

I’m still “young” (in uni) but depending on the store, and the vibe in general I can feel chill or really on edge.

It’s normal to feel anxious. Take deep breaths and prep yourself beforehand. Know your exit strategies and don’t make high expectations. Shopping with a 5 finger discount is a marathon not a sprint. It took a lot of experience and lessons learned (even from being caught once/twice) to get where I am now, yet I still learn and try to stay sneaky. With everything going on right now I need to be more vigilant than ever and I wouldn’t learn that had I not spent time doing research.

Don’t feel pressured to take more than you can! Remember, shopping is 50% skill 50% luck. You just have to be at the right place at the right time. There is no foolproof way, but with experience and a sharp mind, you can make the most out of borrowing.

Don’t be greedy that will be your downfall and take breaks from borrowing. Be careful who you trust.

[pocketrocketliftoff]

let's talk about żár/\

those hoes... sigh

anyway, they've moved onto rfid big time.

from what i've seen, they now put rfid tags in four places:

the paper price tag (look against light)

as a part of the washing label by the side (look against light)

inside the label in the neck (you'll need a seam ripper)

sewn into the seam?? (have not seen this yet, pic from reddit)

in my zara, they still put hard tags on SOME items, i assume the high-value ones AND the ones that have rfids in the price tag.

if you see an item WITHOUT a hard tag and the price tag is just cardboard, KNOW that there is an rfid tag hidden somewhere within the item.

how do i know this?

they've moved onto a self-checkout system that knows your items without you scanning them. (it's the same technology as those smart changing room mirrors/thingies that know what items you've got with you). this system needs every item to contain an rfid. every item will have one, somewhere

these rfids are unique to the item! so they contain the product number, size, whether the item has been paid for etc information. so tag switching etc will not work

also, i haven't seen žârã use this, but some stores have rfid readers around the store now. they look like white squares. these readers ping every rfid in the room, and this means that each item's location can be tracked. HOWEVER, there is no magic involved. if the tag stays in one place, the computer will say that the item is there even when the item may be gone but the tag remains.

ok! sounds scary!!

it's not. imo it's a silly system and companies will adopt it bc it makes keeping track of inventory so much quicker.

what they haven't kept in mind is that rfids are delicate little babies and will stop working once the circuit is broken. they are 1000% easier to destroy than hard tags.

i personally DO NOT KNOW yet if a broken rfid will just disappear from the system, or if it leaves a trace within the system. i plan on asking one of the security firms this as a concerned business owner lol but that is a tale for another time

[the-lifty-things-in-life]

on Friday, almost every Christmas market in Germany opens, which means I get like trice as many people to blend in with since they usually take place along pedestrian shopping streets AND we do a toned down Black Friday. I obviously won't bother the stalls (almost all of them small businesses making a killing), but it might still be my favourite day of the year 😊

Will I be bold enough to tell a SA "hey, I found this tag in the changing room, I think someone stole it????" when I know full well that I removed that motha? Wait and see 🙈

[liftthatcross]

dont ever bring attention to a tag and imply someone stole it to the SA. It'll prompt them to check the cams when they might have not done that before and know you've done it. One girl here was caught after pulling this trick with an eyeshadow palette and they tracked down her partner and eventually her.

[s0wh4t1f1l1ft]

quick reminder to any baby/casual l1fters

DONT POST L1FTING STUFF WITH TAGS OR ON A NON L1FTING BASED ACCOUNT!!!! THATS HOW U GET DOXXED!!!

[mollifyit]

thx for the advice on lifting makeup! Haul came out to more than $800! i tucked my shirt into leggings under sweatpants and pretended to adjust my ponytail when dropping it in. unfortunately I can't bo0st the stuff bc I don't have an account anywhere and I also need to bo0st the clothes. haul total from b&n, both main makeup stores, michaels, and a few department stores was almost $5,000. was an awesome night! tysm 💜

Oh. My. God. That’s actually insane. Bro I need to start asking YOU for advice now,, I think the most I’ve ever gotten in one day was $800. Holy shit good job!

[lostlifter]

shoplifting routine + tips

before i sleep, i’m going to type out some things i collected from lift-pros who have deactivated their blogs and adopted into my own routine! i’ll just detail my routine and try to give a few tips at the end so that the newer lifters can have some of the wisdom of those who have left us.

routine: 

whenever i go lifting, i always bring a medium sized purse and a large shopping bag. i gently fold the shopping bag and put it inside of my purse. other than this, i’ll bring:

my magnet and hook (i hide them inside of these hidden zippers in my purse) {some lifters use scissors. same goes.}

a wallet with a decent amount of money (if i have it) in case i get caught 

earphones (personal preference, but i find that music calms me and makes me look nonchalant. sometimes i won’t even listen to anything so that i can appear occupied, but actually be attentively listening around me.)

when i enter my first store, i’ll browse around, examining fabric, price tags, comparing clothes to my body in the mirrors. this is useful for concealing. if you conceal an item of clothing in another, mirrors are so good for checking if you can see it. just look as if you’re checking our your appearance. 

try to take some items without hangers, so that you can put those items onto hangers when you have extras. 

once i’ve taken a couple items i want along with some larger items with pockets (jeans, overalls, collared shirts) i’ll go to a changing room. if an attendant asks me how many items i have, i’ll lie and say 2 less than what i have. if they physically count the items, then i’ll probably only steal one item. if no one gives a shit, then still, don’t be too careless about stealing items. there’s still video cameras. 

***MAKE SURE not to steal a boldly printed/colored item that’s showing in your pile of clothing or the first item that you’re holding. they’ll probably notice it’s gone, or at least there’s a greater risk. ***

in the changing room, i’ll probably take my shoes off so i don’t look suspicious from underneath the curtain. and if the curtain doesn’t fully close, i ALWAYS hold it closed with my body as i detag. a lady once walked in on me as i was detagging and i nearly had a heart attack, thankfully she didn’t see anything. 

after i take the tags off of the items i want, i’ll put the tags into or onto the clothes i don’t want. DOUBLE CHECK FOR TAGS PLEASE!!!! THERE’S CHANCES OF EXTRA HARD AND SOFT TAGS. i’ll put the clothes i detagged in my purse. if i don’t have space, i might wear the item of clothing if it’s small and unnoticeable. when i exit the changing room, i’ll most likely leave one item that has been untouched on the rack outside of the changing room. 

PLEASE MAKE SURE NOT TO LEAVE THE ITEM WITH THE EXTRA TAGS ON OR IN IT ON THE RACK OR WITH THE ATTENDANT the attendant will be touching these items the soonest and it’s pretty sketchy when a tag falls out of a pocket or if there’s an extra on there. 

i usually take the items with the tags and bring them back out to the store, if i’m not lazy i’ll put it back where it came from. i always try to put it in the middle of the rack.

then i exit the store, trying to look calm. 

so you probably noticed i haven’t mentioned the shopping bags yet. this isn’t what everyone does, but i always head to the bathroom and put the clothes i stole into the bag. it works for me because i can’t necessarily pull off walking into my mall with a bag in hand, but if you want to start off with the bag, just put something thin and dark inside the bag to put on top of the clothes you stole. just in case. 

then i hit up other stores! except at these other stores, i can put the clothes i take into the shopping bag.

tips: 

1. always double check for tags on the clothing. this is a given, but really, you have to check for any kind of tag. you might have gotten the hard tag off, but there could still be a soft tag somewhere, or some other lifter could’ve left a tag somewhere. hold up the price tags and clothing tags up to the light and look for chips and shit.

2. HIDE your tools. please. hide them. if the LP sees your tools, you’ll get punished so much harder because you were shoplifting with the intent.

3. DON’T RUN!!! don’t run. if you run, well, it depends on store policy. but if you run, they might tackle you or call the police or some shit.

4. if you don’t have a good feeling about a place, drop the shit and get out. seriously. get out. leave the mall if you have to. give it a little time before you return. just don’t risk it. no item is worth a record, especially since we’re all young with our futures ahead of us.

5. find somewhere to put your tags. don’t be careless. i’ve seen people just leave the tags in the changing room, it’s not necessarily traceable but it draws attention to the fact that shoplifting is prevalent in the store. what i’ve found is putting them inside of purses, pockets is effective. and of course, retagging clothing as well. i usually tag the inner tag on the seam of the clothing. 

6. always be nice to the SA. if they talk to you, they’re just doing their job and being polite. but if they’re following you around a little too closely, they’re probably suspicious of you. 

7. dress appropriately for the store. this is also a given, but don’t wear shit like black hoodies and sweatpants, cause you probably look like a lifter who wants to wear clothing out of the store. also, i recommend changing your appearance up a little.

8. don’tttt please don’t go to one store too much and never buy anything. give it some time. if an store attendant asks, i like to say that i’m just trying on things and i’m going to tell my mom what i want so we can come back. also, don’t always go at like 4:00 on a tuesday. change it up, so you catch different employees at different shifts. 

9. don’t grab a shitton of stuff and then steal a large portion of it. for me it’s usually: stealing one item for every four pieces i grab, two if the SA’s aren’t nearby or paying attention, or if i concealed really well.  

10. you don’t NEED to buy a small thing to alleviate suspicion. i understand the logic, but honestly i’d just get out of the store. don’t stay longer than you need to. 

11. when you’re leaving, don’t rush out. walk sloow and calm like any normal shopper would. i get it. you wanna get out ASAP. but you also don’t want to be sus. fake a phone call if you must. or look at your phone. just be natural. 

12. DON’T BE AFRAID TO WASTE A DAY ON SCOUTING. lifting at a new store is very exciting but sometimes they might have something you’re not familiar with, like at zara, they will scan every single clothing item and make sure there’s a tag when you’re entering and leaving the changing room. when you scout, figure out the layout, security cameras, SA procedures

13. THIS IS REALLY USEFUL FOR ME idk if it’s useful for you but some of the stores i go to have a level for men’s wear and a level for women. often times, the changing rooms on the men’s level will have fewer people and fewer SA’s. if you feel like the SA’s on the women’s level are hardasses about the clothes in your arm, check out the men’s level. 

14. DON’T TAKE WHAT YOU DON’T NEED. don’t be greedy. this is just me, but i take only things i will actually wear. some people boost, so that’s different, but don’t be greedy. stores will probably notice a larger loss in inventory way sooner. pleaseee don’t be greedy. sometimes shoplifting is so easy you think you can get away with anything, but it’s still illegal at the end of the day. only take things you really want. i always look at store websites before hitting up stores so i have an idea of what i want and i have my limits. be smart about it. there’s a ton of big, flashy hauls on tumblr, but you don’t need to compete with others. go at your own speed. 

15. don’t ever underestimate the fact that shoplifting is still a crime. even if you’re a teenager, you’ll be punished. don’t forget that. you can still stick it to the man, just, be careful. 

other methods besides dressing room concealing:

so there’s a lot of other methods out there, especially just on the floor concealing where you put things in your bag or your sleeve. personally, it doesn’t work for me, so i’m sorry i didn’t cover it. i’m afraid of blind spots not actually being blind spots and i’m also afraid of tags. if there’s jewelry i want or something non-clothing, i’ll hide it under the clothes in my arm. this is only if the SA will not take these things from me and count them. so you need prior knowledge. anyways, a lot of jewelry i’ve seen have tags as well so be careful. i’ve taken shoes, bikinis, jewelry, socks and underwear this way ahaha i’d say it’s effective but you need to know your store. 

hope this helped!