Q&A: Is This Considered Theft
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Is This Considered Theft
Question
I’m a cashier. A case came up where I accidentally charged for an extra snack in the purchase, and the customer waived it and refused to receive a refund. Am I allowed to take it for myself?
Answer
It depends whether she waived it in your favor or in the store’s favor. If it’s not clear to you whom she intended to waive it to, I would not take the money, since the store acquired the money when the merchandise was taken, and its consent is needed in order to transfer it to you. If you ask the store management and receive their permission, then of course there is no problem.