Lifting Research

The things I’ve learned. Too fucking extensive guys. LP is a whole new WORLD.

Let me share with you some of the more lesser known things since taking this job.

1.) Companies ARE aware of the lifting side of the internet, they DO read our posts for clues.

2.) Lifters are usually on their game when they think they can identify LP. Those posts about like “you know it’s LP when ______such and such happens_____” they’re DEADON

3.) Know at Târget, cameras are always watched by one or two people and they communicate with at least one or two plainclothes by texting.

4.) SO, if you notice someone near you twice in a store and they are texting and not really shopping….BIG CLUE.

5.) LP make bets on how many lifters they can catch. It is a boring job, we mostly watch the cameras and find honest people.

6.) Catching a lifter gives us an adrenaline rush. It’s a cat and mouse game. Making yourself obvious only fuels us to hunt down others.

7.) Acting SUS will get our attention immediately. Distraction may work to divert our attention.

8.) BIGGEST RED FLAGS:

–> Drag queens, transvestites, people who seem like they are in wonky clothes or dressed beyond their gender. If you look weird, we will watch you whether or not we think you’re lifting. It’s simple human curiosity and entertainment.

–> Minorities. Especially minorities in large groups.

–> Large groups of pre teen girls

–> Anyone with a big bag

–> People with baby bags and strollers

–> People who wear beanies, hoods, hats, or other accessories making their face hard to see.

–> People who avoid sale sections

9.) Internal theft is investigated a lot more than shoplifters sometimes.

10.) It’s a lot harder for us to see you conceal when you’re walking in a straight line and using your hands discreetly. Walking will make us have to zoom and adjust to your movements, it’s a pain in the ass.

Call the store. Ask to speak to the loss prevention department.

Me: “Hi. I’m looking for a job in loss prevention and am wondering if you’re hiring now.”

Them: “Yes we are!” (Great time to lift. They’re hiring. Which means they need people and if they still have LP they are just putting in their 2 weeks so they can get the hell outta there.) If they aren’t hiring, ask if you can still submit an application.

Me: “Thanks! Who can I ask for when I come in and apply?”

Them: “Ask for Johnny B Good. He’s our LP manager.”

Me: “Thank You!” Hangs up phone. Goes on Facebook and looks up Johnny B Good. Finds him. Cute photo of him and his wife. Awe look. They have a new baby. Sweet. So he’s gained some weight since 2010. Wow. Oh look at his 200 friends. Let’s check them out. LP are close with not only their own LP but other stores as well.

So now I know that Johnny B Good is the LP manager at my favorite store. I also know what he looks like and can watch out for him when I’m in the store. Bonus. If he’s the Manager, he’ll usually be in plain clothes bossing the other LP around so you can find out who they are as well!

This saved me from getting caught one day. I was on the lookout for Johnny B Good and there was no sign of him anywhere. I continued gathering all the stuff I wanted to lift plus the stuff I didn’t. I was about to exit and I got this weird gut feeling. Not now. I strolled around the store some more. I noticed this guy in a green t-shirt who walked passed me twice and it looked like he knew the store employees. It freaked me out that I was being followed and I started dumping sh-t fast!!! I decided maybe I should buy a few things and take a few things. As I’m turning the corner, I look back at green t-shirt and he’s chatting with guess who!? Johnny B Good!!! There he is!! Omg!! So I lift nothing, buy a few items and leave!! I go home and look at his fb again. There’s green t shirt on his friends list!

They stalk you. Why not stalk them? Could save your life one day!!! Does Johnny B Good think I’m a lifter? Maybe. Or maybe just an airhead who couldn’t make up her mind. Who knows. I stayed clear of that place for 6 months!! When I went back I saw him again. He had no clue who I was. I knew who he was though. And that’s all that matters!

When calling another store they not only told me they were hiring but couldn’t connect me to the LP manager because they literally had NO LP at the time and were desperately searching! Yipppeeeeeeeee!!!! I went there 5 days in a row! Lol. Great Hauls.

Information is power. Acquire it, use it!

hey everyone!

I work at a B&Ń and tonight I saw this in receiving! This basically explains the standards for placing RFID tags in books. As you can see, it’s only certain books that will be tagged, but it’s always good to check!

Also, be aware of the 20% off, 30% off stickers on the front of the books. In my location, these are almost always RFID stickers so remove everything you see! It won’t hurt to take off anything that could possibly make you beep at the door.

Meeting in Vegas and getting a hotel room on the strip

Get to meet all our lifting friends

Giant sleepover

Telling Scary (Lifting) Stories

Lifting junk food for said sleepover

Giant whiteboard to make game plans

Mapping out all the stores and malls we can visit

Practicing lifting techniques in the hotel room

Assigning a “Den Mother” to organize events

You can even bring a friend from home who can aide as a distraction

“Lifting Scavenger Hunt”

Going out in teams

Make a giant poster of “The Lifters Code of Ethic”

A “pot” for random items that we have all lifted and some sort of winner takes it all home. Or whoever lifted the least that weekend to even it out.

Mass Group Haul Photo

“Who Can Lift The Most Ridiculous Item”

If you fly into Vegas, you must lift something from the airport gift shop you flew in from and we can add it to a giant poster board or something. Or a gift shop from your home town. Like everyone has a totem representing where they came from.

Lifting Matching Necklaces/Rings/Bracelets

“Rule Review” before we go out for lifting

Farewell Dinner & Special Goodbyes at the end of the weekend

I feel like I’m on a roll with this AU. 

📢 PROOF THAT TARGET IS PUTTING RFID TAGS IN CLOTHING 📢

when i started lifting just a year ago, i didn’t even check for rfids at target. don’t do that! i know it has a reputation for being easy, so i feel this is something people may overlook.

i saw a post a couple weeks ago that target is putting rfids on clothing now. i went there for the first time on months today, so i checked. yep, there’s rfids on the clothing–even on panties!

the first picture is what the sticker looks like on the product. you can sort of see the telltale metallic circuitry in it. the second picture is a sticker i pulled off next to the tag it was stuck on–see, literally a pair of $5 target panties lmao. the last picture is what the rfid looks like when removed.

i know we all know to search for these tags, but it was still surprising to me that target of all places is using them. more stores are stepping up their game. check EVERY clothing item you steal thoroughly, regardless of where you’re stealing it from.

I’m a former Apple employee.

Not in the store, in higher support departments but I had access to the back of several stores and thought I would give you an idea of what it’s like for LP.

First off not all stores are the same.

Apple has three levels of stores, and additionally more certified retailers then big box stores.

First level is the highest volume, popular stores. Some of these are fashion place, the San Diego, LA, Portland, Seattle, Dallas, Austin, Salt Lake, Denver, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Orlando, New York city and surrounding area, and another Rhode Island store. These have three active LP at all times with monitored cameras in the back at all times. Cameras are hidden in the ceiling. Just don’t lift here. It’s a bad idea.

Second level stores are less popular large city stores like some of the ones in the southeast. You can measure the kind of traffic a store gets by trying to make an appointment at the genius bar online through the support website www.apple.com/support. If there are a lot of openings it is likely your big city store has a mid range set of LP and security. Cameras may be in the ceiling if the store is less than five years old.

The third level of stores is in smaller cities, with a moderate amount of foot traffic. These are your best bet because cameras aren’t always monitored if at all. If you see a security officer sit in front of the store ever you’re probably going to be fine. Lift here.

Apple authorized service providers are the goldmine babes. These assholes kind of deserve it, but are all small businesses. Use your best judgment here, check towers etc but just so you know none of apples stuff is source tagged.

Again, I hate reading caught stories but maybe this will help you guys.