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hlthe2b

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4. The only way around it is to go into the store and pay with cash...

Reply to milestogo (Original post)

Mon Jul 7, 2025, 09:57 PM

Jul 7

Of course, I am really getting tired of the dumbstruck faces on staff when the (usually) one self-checkout that accepts cash is broken and they don't know how to count back change. I used to find it a bit funny, but now it is just sad...

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So Walmart is keeping track of what people buy [View all] milestogo Jul 7 OP

Retailers have been doing this for decades. They just didn't tell you about it. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 7 #1

Every click you make on a website newdeal2 Jul 7 #3

Click stream analysis. LastDemocratInSC Jul 8 #8

it's the whole point of loyalty cards. mopinko Jul 7 #7

I'm aware that stores keep track of anything that is bought on a credit/charge card. milestogo Jul 7 #2

They aren't sharing it with the government. Virginia recently strengthened its health info privacy laws and this WhiskeyGrinder Jul 8 #9

The only way around it is to go into the store and pay with cash... hlthe2b Jul 7 #4

Every chance I get I pay with cash BOSSHOG Jul 7 #5

You can literally be tracked everywhere. Cameras, cell phone, shopping cards, license plates. Melon Jul 7 #6

There are three ways to overcome this problem GladysKravitz Jul 8 #10