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GUIDES

BEGINNERS

The question's been asked time after time; "How do I get started with shoplifting?" Well I, u/thief, am here to answer that for you.

Well, first of all, welcome to the world of professional thievery. You'll find that this may become very beneficial to you, as shoplifting (and all its other forms that are practiced) may save you money and sometimes earn you money when you get more professional and skillful at this type of crime.

Why do people shoplift? Some people do it because they need to. Some people do it because they want to save money. Others may do it for fun because it gives them a surge of adrenaline.

However, before you start, you have to remember that shoplifting is a criminal offense. It can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on your state laws. If you're caught and lift over the felony limit your record is fucked for a long time. Be sure this is the type of thing you want to get into before you start, or before you get caught.

You need to remember, however, that nervousness and strange behavior is the main reason people get caught. Now, I'm not saying if you're anxious about lifting, it's not for you; however, if you're even going to think about getting into the world of theft, you need to control yourself, your worries, and your anxiety before you get yourself caught by displaying erratic behavior.

Now that we have the introduction out of the way, let's get right into the basics.

Your First Lift (Basics)

If you've lifted at least once before, you can skip this step.

Well, if you've decided you want to start stealing, welcome again. Here's how you can plan out your first lift.

Plan a day to start. When will you be the most ready to swipe your first product? Are you feeling daring and want to go right after reading this? Are you feeling nervous and want to go tomorrow? It doesn't matter when you go, you just have to make sure to trust your gut and go when you're ready. Your first lift can be a nerve racking experience.

Pick out a store to hit your first lift at. Never, and I mean never, attempt a store you know will be difficult, or that has a lot of security measures. This is how you will get fucked in the ass the first time and get a criminal record. My greatest suggestion is to try a superficially easy store such as Dollar Tree or Dollar General (or whatever the easiest store is in your country). Those are two easy stores with almost no security features at all. Do not attempt gas stations.

Decide what you want. You should know this so you're not strolling the store looking for useless objects. Take something you can actually take advantage of. This includes things such as food items or drinks. You should actually need the item you're taking. Well, not necessarily need, but you should always take something that you can actually use. For example, don't steal a phone case you don't have the phone for. Take a soda, or maybe a pack of gum. Take something concealable that you can fit on your person without it being very obvious.

That's the basics. You just have to make sure you're ready for..

The Day

Alright, so it's the day you're going to attempt your first lift. You're ready for action and planned it out.

Go to your location. Picked an easy location? Good, go there. However you get there doesn't matter.

Open the door and walk in with confidence. You've opened the door and you are now mere minutes away from taking off with a product of theirs. Avoid suspicious behavior. Do not look at the counter. Do not walk too slow, but do not speedwalk or run. If you make eye contact with anyone else, including employees, flash a quick smile and be on your way.

Walk to your item. Once you're there, do not act suspicious.

You ready? Pocket your item. Obviously you're going to want to look out for employees and customers in your area. This is often a very tense and scary situation for many beginners, but do not act suspicious under any circumstances. Once you can confirm you have at least ten seconds alone, shove your item in your pocket, in a purse, under your shirt, wherever you know it won't be bulging out, or slip out, and is comfortable.

Tip: It is advised you do not conceal more than one item unless it is small and you are confident.

Leave the store. And make sure you leave quickly. Again, do not run, but do not walk slow enough for anyone to apprehend you if you were caught. Do not stare at anyone or the counter. Look at the door and walk forward. Flash another smile to fellow shoppers and employees. And keep your hands out of your pocket. Push open the door. Success.

Success

You made it out of the door. You made it past the point of sale (POS). Now you officially, by law, committed an act of shoplifting.

Keep walking. Go home. If you drove, keys in the ignition, put it in reverse, and leave. If you walked, just walk home. If no one's stopped you at this point, you made it clean.

Congratulations on your first lift. Now what? Now you can move onto larger lifts. Not large, but slightly more each time now that you're confident.

Plan to do slightly larger lifts each time. Lift two packs of gum this time. Take two sodas. The time after that, take three, maybe take a larger object that's still concealable.

I would personally say, after your third lift you should be ready to move up to intermediate lifting. Yes, I'm talking about stores with some degree of security measures. Not anything too difficult, but maybe a store with security towers. Maybe one with a little bit of cameras to get used to using blind spots. Pace yourself. Tagged items should only be attempted by the advanced. Be sure to read the intermediate guide once you're ready to step your game up.

But it should go without saying:

Never get too cocky or greedy.

INTERMEDIATE

Are you confident enough to step your game up? If so, then I, u/thief, am here to help you out. In this guide, we will be expanding on the methods you can use against stores with a bit more security than maybe the dollar store you've been taking packs of gum from for the past couple of weeks.

Before you think about stepping it up, there are some things you should ask yourself.

Are you stealing things like a pro, not showing any obvious signs of nervousness?

Have you completed more than 3 lifts, giving yourself the experience you require to move up in skill?

Have you gotten away clean every time?

Do you still think this is the direction you want to head in life?

If you answered 'Yes' to all four questions above, then you might just be ready to step it up. Let's get into the basics.

The Basics

Well, before we dive into planning your next lift, or next store to hit, let's just make ourselves familiar with the definition of intermediate when it comes to shoplifting.

Here's what I would suggest completing before you start lifting more. All of these will ensure you have the skill and experience to hit harder later:

Complete 3 or more lifts totaling at least $25

Never have been caught

Act professionally when lifting and have confidence in your abilities

So that seems easy enough. Do you meet every single criteria? Then you're ready. Those are the basics. Let's head into planning your bigger lifts.

Intermediate does not include lifting tagged items, that should only be attempted by the advanced and professionals that we'll get into in the next few guides. Never attempt lifting a tagged item until you're an advanced shoplifter.

Planning

Do you remember when you planned your first store? You could have either followed the guide I wrote, or maybe you just thought "Hey, I think I'm gonna steal from this store I'm in/going to right now."

Well, this time it may be more difficult to choose a store. We have to familiarize ourselves with the definition of an intermediate/medium difficulty store.

What would be classified as an intermediate store? A medium difficulty store would be one with security features, although moderate or minimum in amounts. I would suggest taking notes from the Master List and choosing a store with a score of 4/10 or below.

An example store might be one with cameras in minimal amounts, tagged items in moderation, or scanners at the entrance, as these are all security features. Only lift from retailers. Do not lift from mom/pop stores. Dickhead move.

Don't worry. I will teach you how to work around these to make sure you make a clean getaway.

Well, now it's time to decide a store. Maybe it's one you've been at before, maybe it's not. If it is one you've been at, remember the security features. If you've never been to the store, look for it in the Master List. If it's not on there, do not attempt it as it may be actually supremely difficult to hit.

-Plan out a date and time. Yes, we're doing this just like your first lift, because every lift should be planned, as security in many stores fluctuate. Maybe you're feeling confident enough to go right after you read through this. That's alright. Maybe you want to wait a week to gain that confidence. That is also alright. Pace yourself so you don't display erratic behavior. Only go when you're feeling confident in your abilities.

-Plan what item you want. And make sure it's something you can take use of. Don't go into a store looking around because you will probably be in too long and that will be suspicious. Make sure it's concealable, and an item you don't think will be tagged with a security tag.

Research, research, research. Do not hit a store you do not know the security details of. Very dangerous and stupid move. Always research the store before going in before you get caught.

If you cannot find any information on your store, it's not a bad idea to do some recon before attempting a lift if you really want something there that bad. Go into the store and act like a regular shopper, notice the scanners, take note of how many cameras there are, look for tags on your item, but do not lift it right then and there unless you can confirm there's too little security measures for you to get caught.

By that I mean very minimal cameras, no tags and scanners. If all 3 of those sound like your store, then you're golden. If not, hold off and lift a different time. This is to keep you safe.

Once you've decided and researched, go to step 3.

Going In

Hey, it's the day of your first medium difficulty lift. You're going to want to follow the same procedure as the first lift you've ever planned:

Dress nicely. This one's new, but important. Don't go in with a whole ass suit, but don't go dressed like someone who lives out on the street (if possible). Dress like a regular well-prepared civilian. Dress appropriate to the weather.

Go to the store. Obviously.

Have confidence and act normal.

Okay, so you've just stepped into the store. Remember; do not act nervous, act like a normal shopper. Greet everyone you make eye contact with a friendly smile, or a wave, and keep it pushing. If an employee asks if you need help, respectfully decline. Remember, don't power walk toward the item you want, but don't walk slow enough for everyone to know your face, but don't be in a rush.

Past this point you're probably scanning the store for all the security features. If you're walking around the store and looking at every single camera dangling from the ceiling you're going to be treated no differently than someone who acts very nervous and conceals in front of cameras and all that kind of unprofessional stuff. Especially if someone happens to be monitoring the cameras and witnesses you making direct eye contact with every fucking dome in the store and decides to watch you.

So don't. You should only look at cameras with your peripheral vision, maybe out of the corner of your eye.

Well, you're at the aisle of what you want now. You're looking it right in the eyes, and you're about to walk out with it. Well, ask yourself these questions:

Is it concealable?

Are no tags visible anywhere on the item?

If your answer is yes to the above two questions, then you're golden, because other methods such as booster bags should only be attempted by the advanced who know their state laws and are professional enough to go undetected/under the radar.

The Lift

Okay, so you're probably familiar with how this goes down. You take the item, pocket it and leave, right? Not so fast.

Make sure you've fully examined the item before concealing. No tags, right? (Barcodes are not tags.) Is it not too large to conceal without making a massive bulge in your clothing or bag? If not, alright, your item is good.

Make sure there's no one in your aisle, or any employees nearby. Make sure to take note of any cameras in your aisle, and if there is, be prepared to turn your back to it. Your body will essentially act as a blind spot, which we will dive further into at step 5.

Well, conceal. Or put the item in your bag, if you brought one, and be quick, but don't look suspicious. If you took use of a blind spot, you're already getting more skilled. If you would like to learn how to use blind spots, refer to this guide.

The item is now yours. Now repeat what you've learned from your beginner moments.

Walk out of the store with confidence. Flash a smile to employees and customers. Point finger guns! Okay, maybe no finger guns because that's being too confident, and weird.

Get to the exit. Then leave. And now you're free. That wasn't too bad, was it? Didn't think so. Good job. You've just completed your first intermediate lift. Celebrate, and take use of your new prized possession. Repeat as often as you want, but don't hit the same store constantly.

ADVANCED

First of all, let's define what an advanced lifter looks like:

Complete 30 or more successful lifts totaling half of your area's felony limit for shoplifting/petty theft

Never have been caught once in the past year

Have great knowledge of security features of an intermediate/advanced store including towers, security tags and cameras/blindspots

Do these criteria sound like you? If so, let's move on.

Definition of an Advanced Store

Now it's time to take a look at what an advanced store looks like:

Has some degree of loss prevention/asset protection

Has tagged items to any degree. We will cover detagging later

Has the basics of an intermediate level store (towers, cameras)

Stores on the Master List: Has a rating between 5/10 - 8/10

This is the definition of an advanced store. Advanced level lifters should have the skill to pull off lifts there with ease. But it should go without saying, only lift from stores you're confident lifting from.

Well, if you're this far, you already know how to shoplift from stores. So, we're not going to cover that again. We will instead jump right into the methods you can pull off for your skill level.

2 - Advanced Shoplifting Methods

Security Tags (& Detagging)

Items with security tags aren't too difficult to get away with if you know what you're doing. Let's go through the various types of security tags:

Check the Shoplifter's Guide to Tags. It has information on very common security tags you should see on various tagged items, as well as how to remove them. Not all magnets are removed the same way, so be sure to check the guide for information on how to remove specific types.

Take note of source tagging. Source tagging is the placement of security tags inside the box/packaging of expensive items by the manufacturer. Source tagging is not done by the establishment. Often times, it is simply an RFID or soft tag, the most easy to remove. A list on source tagged items can be found here.

Remember, the purpose of security tags is to protect merchandise from leaving the store. For this reason, every security tag known will set off alarms, and some such as Spiderwrap or 3alarm have their own built in electronic alarms that will start loudly chirping if not removed. The only tag known to not set off alarms are common ink tags, but even they have a variant that sets off the alarms that's extremely difficult to tell apart. For this reason, assume all tags can get you caught, and remove them before walking out.

Security towers/alarms are simply deterrents, but always play it safe. Nearly every single store will not make a stop just for the towers going off, but this does not mean play it dumb around security towers. Setting the towers off is not only very suspicious, and will only make you be watched closer the next time you come in, but all it takes is one curious/suspicious employee to check the cameras and find that you managed to steal merchandise from them, get your picture/physical description and possibly call the police. For this reason, always remember to detag.

Got it down? Let's jump into what you need to detag items.

You have probably heard about people talking about magnets, S3 handkeys and golf detachers. I mean, if you've heard of them, you've probably heard about it 50,000 times over, maybe even studied it a little bit. But we will go through the types of detaggers you can use for shoplifting:

Magnets. If you're not looking to buy a specialized tag detacher, many people lift neodymium magnets and stack them. But often times, it takes a few neodymium magnets to do the job. Typically, a stack of 15-20 magnets work sufficiently, but it depends on the magnet rating. These are used by placing the flat end of the stack on the tag, releasing it. This works similar to a golf detacher. See below.

N52 magnets are known to work the best, as just one single magnet often times pulls off tags with ease. However, many stores do not carry N52 rated magnets, leaving you without an option to lift them; therefore you will have to buy them online; Amazon is a good option.

S3 Handkey. S3 keys are typically used to remove electronic tags such as spider wrap and 3alarm, which are all very common tags that are placed on expensive electronics and other expensive merchandise items. The only way these can be removed quietly is with and S3 handkey.

S3 keys have 2 distinct bumps on the body of the key that fit on 2 similar sized holes on the smaller rear end tag of spiderwrap and on the body of 3alarm that release the wires of the tag. Cutting the wires does not work. Once the wires are cut, said tags sound their very loud and distinct built-in electronic alarms. For this reason, an S3 key should be your only method of removing these tags. Check this video for a demonstration by the manufacturer of spiderwrap.

Golf detachers. Golf detachers are specialized, very strong magnets that are designed for the application and removal of security tags. They come in 2 different strengths: 12000 gs and 16000 gs. 16000 is the stronger option, and it is a favorite of the shoplifting community. Golf detachers are large, and are about the size of your palm.

Golf detachers work as following: The base of the tag is placed on the flat part at the top, and the tag is pulled apart to remove the pin half from the other to be easily pulled apart. There are many videos online that will demonstrate how they are used.

Choose your option for a detagger. This will help you with various expensive items.

Detagging

Let's recap on how these common detaggers are used:

Magnets: Flat end of magnet stack can be placed on the tag to release it, similar to a golf detacher.

S3 Handkey: Two bumps on the key fit into distinct, similar sized areas on electronic tags.

Golf detacher: Tag is placed on flat top area, releasing both halves of the tag.

Well, now you know what to use and how to use them. But now, we have to consider how to get away with detagging without being caught.

-Restrooms are good areas to detag because in almost all cases nobody can follow you into the bathroom, especially not into the stalls. Many lifters detag in the stall, and throw the tag into the garbage, sometimes covered in paper towels.

However, remember that in many stores, taking merchandise into the restrooms is not allowed, and it is very suspicious, and I mean very, to take something inside. If it's not concealable, do not take it into the restroom/fitting room for detagging. Attempt a walkout. See below.

-Fitting rooms are also good areas in clothing stores because they are also high-privacy areas. However, these have more security than restrooms typically; some stores may count your fitting room items and flag you if you come out with less than you had. Some stores install pinhole cameras in their fitting rooms, and it is allowed in 37 states. The only states that do not allow these cameras are SD, NH, MI, ME, MN, UT, KS, DE, HI, GA, CA, AR, AL. Be careful when using fitting rooms if it is your only option.

-Walkouts are common options for those in stores with low security, such as no towers or garden centers. Only attempt a walkout if you can confirm it is safe enough to not set off the towers, or alert employees. Garden centers of stores are common because in nearly every case they do not have scanners and little to no cameras. Garden center walkouts usually take place at night or near closing time, and are usually very successful.

Booster Bags

A booster bag is a device used for shoplifting to bypass security towers or other security features. It is a typical bag; a purse, a backpack, etc. that is lined with material that blocks the magnetic signals security tags send to the towers, essentially silencing them from going off.

Common booster bag materials are foil and Faraday material. Foil can be tin foil or aluminum foil; however, it takes many layers to make it work. Many find that 15+ layers will work. Faraday material is designed to block signals, making very little layers efficient.

However, it should be noted that being in possession of a booster bag while shoplifting is a felony no matter the amount stolen. It is classified as possession of shoplifting gear. Take note of this and decide if this is the risk you would like to take.

Loss Prevention/Asset Protection (LP/AP)

Loss prevention (also known as asset protection officers) are employees that have the designated job of preventing theft and organized retail crime. In almost all cases, stores with loss prevention will assign them to stop shoplifters, or monitor people that are exhibiting strange behavior typical of a shoplifter. You will see them commonly abbreviated to LP/AP.

Some high shrink or high-security stores employ what is known as plainclothes LP. These individuals are employed by the store, but do not have a uniform, and instead dress like typical civilians, making any person you may encounter in a plainclothes-employed store dangerous.

Plainclothes may follow you around the store if you are suspected. Sometimes, they will have walkie-talkies, making them obvious. Plainclothes stand out from a mile away. However, it is an essential rule in shoplifting to remember: Anyone could be LP. For this reason, you should be careful in any high-security store.

EXIF

So what, exactly, is EXIF Data? EXIF Data (also called metadata) is data embedded in your image that can include the date and time the picture was taken, your camera model, and the exact location your picture was taken.

The following data embedded in your pictures can be used against you:

The exact location of your picture. If you take a picture of your lifts inside your own home, and neglect to remove this information, good samaritans and/or the authorities can use this information to find the exact location and address of your house. If you take your picture right next to the store you lifted at, this will give those groups the location of the store you shoplifted at, and may also use the time/date against you if this also happens. See below.

Time and Date. As stated above, if you neglect to remove this information and you take your picture right next to the store, this information can also be used against you. Authorities and/or good samaritans may forward this to the store, allowing the employees to rewind the cameras to the exact timestamp to get an exact physical description of you.

Camera model. One of the far less likely things that can be used against you, but can be used.

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