23 Jun 2012 7:54 PM:

Hi John,

No, what I am saying is, IT is a SCAM

you put your shopping through, the assistant tells you the amount, you put your card and pin in the machine, machine accepts payment.  Assistant then tells you the card hasnt gone through so you pay cash which he/she pockets - so you pay twice.

Irrespective of what the till receipt says, most people would tend to accept the card has been declined - could be a problem with the bank/machine whatever but rather than be embarrassed they stump up the cash - especially the elderley and therefore end up paying twice (once to the shop and once to the assistant)

Unfortunately, not everyone in this world doubts the assistant who is serving you

You don't have to take my word - google and I'm sure you will find this does indeed happen

 

Best regards

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23 Jun 2012 11:20 AM:

I think you are missing the point

 

The till adds up the bill - say GBP 50, you pay by card, till reconciles HOWEVER the person on the till says your card has been declined and you need to pay cash (but your have paid £50 on your card unbeknown to you at the time) so you pay £50 cash put the receipt in your purse/wallet and off you go.  You wouldnt be given a card receipt would you, that would not be handed over just your normal itemised receipt

 

 

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23 Jun 2012 10:38 AM:

Hola Woodbug,

 

The scam you mention at the check out happens in the UK too.  You are 100% right, you are not able to prove that you paid by cash.  The person on the till keeps the money.  Nice scam if you can get away with it. 

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