Some shoppers will go to surprising lengths just to get a small perk.

This woman worked at a retail store that offered $5 gift card if the cashier didn’t offer a store credit card.

A customer tried to take advantage of this store promotion.

He thought he had found a clever loophole, but she knew exactly what he was trying to do.

Read the full story below for all the details.

Customer thinks he’s a genius for discovering a loophole

Years ago, I started a family-friendly retail store that’s known for its flip flops.

We had signs on all of the registers that said:

“If we don’t ask you to sign up for our store credit card during your transaction, you get a $5 gift card free!”

This woman offered the customer to sign up for their store credit card.

I had a middle-aged man come through my line and buy some items.

I asked him if he wanted to sign up for our credit card, and he declined.

I proceeded to tell him his total, and he paid.

Then. he read the little sign we had on our registers.

The customer came back to the register to pay for a small toy.

He checked out and went to our section near the register where all of our impulse items were.

Candy, trinkets, keychains, dog toys, etc.

About 5 minutes later, he came back to my line with a small toy that cost a few dollars.

Because I had just offered him the credit card, I didn’t ask him this time if he wanted to sign up for one.

He went to the manager to get his $5 gift card.

You see where this is heading.

He walked up to my manager and demanded a $5 gift card.

Because I didn’t offer him the opportunity to sign up for our credit card during this transaction.

Honestly, to spend a few dollars just to get a free $5 gift card and think that you’re sticking it to the man… wow!

Let’s find out what others have to say about this.

This person shares a similar story.

This user gives their personal thoughts.

Move on, advises this one.

This user gives their honest opinion.

Finally, short and straightforward.

Some people think they can outsmart the system.

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