Shocking Sainsbury’s Cashback Scam Exposed!
A shopper was horrified to spot an unauthorised £40 cashback added to her bill at a Sainsbury’s checkout. Despite insisting she hadn’t requested it, staff refused to remove it, claiming it couldn’t be deleted. The drama escalated until a supervisor was called, but they too insisted she must accept the £40 – which would have been treated as a costly credit card cash advance.
Fed up, the customer demanded the whole order be cancelled and rescanned. Only then did a smaller, erroneous £20 cashback appear on the screen — which was quickly removed after she questioned it. The cashier admitted the electronic payment pad was faulty.
Faulty Machines or Something More Sinister?
But here’s the kicker: the cashier never offered the initial £40 cashback, suggesting she knew the system was dodgy. The shopper fears countless customers before her might have been short-changed throughout her shift.
This Scam’s Happening Nationwide
- A colleague at Sainsbury’s Milford had a similar nightmare. The rushed cashier didn’t offer a receipt, and only when checking later did she spot a £20 cashback she never requested.
- Bank investigations showed no trace of theft from the cashier, but the colleague’s niece, a bank worker, revealed this is a growing scam.
- Cashiers supposedly add cashback without consent, handing the cash to conspirators waiting in the queue.
- It’s not just Sainsbury’s — this rip-off could happen at any retailer.
Don’t Get Stung – Check Your Receipt!
Another shopper spotted a £20 cashback added to her husband’s credit card payment at Sainsbury’s. The cashier blamed a malfunctioning machine and deleted the charge, but the story adds fuel to concerns.
There’s real danger this scam preys on vulnerable groups like seniors, who may not notice discrepancies until it’s too late.
Lesson: Always, always check your receipt before you leave the checkout. The tiniest detail could save you a fortune.
