CALENDAR

January 13–15, 2019

National Retail Federation Retail Big Show

Jacob Javits Center New York City nrfbigshow.nrf.com January 24, 2019

Cyber Security Summit: Silicon Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton, San Jose, CA cybersummitusa.com February 13, 2019

Cyber Security Summit: Atlanta

cybersummitusa.com February 24–27, 2019

Retail Industry Leaders Association LINK Retail Supply Chain Conference

Gaylord Palms Resort Orlando, FL linkretailsupplychain.rila.org February 25–27, 2019

INNOVISION 2019

Wyndham Grand Orlando (FL) Resort Bonnet Creek innovisionconference.com

March 6–7, 2019

International Supply Chain Protection Organization ISCPO Conference

7-Eleven Store Support Center Irving, TX iscpo.org March 18–21, 2019

Merchant Risk Council MRC Vegas 2019

Aria Resort and Casino Las Vegas, NV merchantriskcouncil.org April 2, 2019

Cyber Security Summit: Denver

Hilton Denver City Center cybersummitusa.com April 2–4, 2019

International Association of Interviewers Elite Training Day

Chico's Headquarters Fort Myers, FL w-z.com

April 9–12, 2019 ISC West Sands Expo Las Vegas, NV iscwest.com

April 25, 2019

Cyber Security Summit: Philadelphia

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown cybersecuritysummit.com continued from page 66 thinking about what this guy may need; he must be calling from a bank or some financial institution. Then he said something curious: “Do you sell exploding dye packs for clothes?” Hmmm, strange question.

Me: Sir, are you part of a bank, or do you work for a retailer?

Guy: Uhhhh, I was curious if you know of tags on clothes that have exploding ink. I saw a dude with ink on his hands and face, and I’ve never seen that before, you know, with clothing.

Me: Well, sir, there are all kinds of different technologies out there.

What exactly are you looking for?

Guy: I shoplifted one time in the fitting room and saw the ink tag bust, and it didn’t explode, so I’m wondering if you sell the exploding kind.

Could you sell me one?

Me: One tag?

Guy: Yeah, so I can see it and see how it works.

Me: Sir, are you a retailer?

Guy: No, I just wanted to buy a couple of these tags.

Me: Sir, I only sell to retailers, and it would be a much larger number than one tag.

Guy: So if I find someone with a business license and call you back, will you sell to me? (people laughing in the background)

Me: Good luck with that, sir. Have a good day.

Guy: OK, I’ll call you back.

True story.

I wanted to share this with the loss prevention community as it’s a demonstration of the absolute lengths people will go to, but I also thought it might make you smile. I’d love to hear your crazy stories. If you have a good one, email me at stefanie.hoover@controltekusa.com. Who knows, you might give me ideas for my next blog.

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