c) S.R. NO.
To give serial numbers to items is done by large retailers. This method makes easy to keep record of what items have been stolen and track down the merchandise if brought back by the police.
d) Electronic Screening of the item
In this method security tags are attached to the garment and when the customer leaves the store without screening of the garment it raises alarm at the exit. This is also one of the most popular method to prevent shoplifting.
e) Electronic Journals
This method is used generally by most of the big retailers and malls. Electronic journal keeps the record of all transactions of the store. It keeps the track record of information such as refunds, credit card details, billing details, numbers of the gift card, etc. This measure also helps in keeping a check over the shoplifting also.
f) Dual- way radio sets
It is the one of the most common devices used by department of loss prevention. It helps two- man teams to follow the suspected customer and call for help in case a shoplifter is caught.
g) Ink filled Tags
It is one of the oldest preventive measure used by garment retailers. Specialized equipment is required to remove the ink tags from the garment .If they are removed forcibly would spill permanent ink on the garment thus spoiling it. Thus makes easy to spot that the garment was being stolen by the customer.
h) Dual Resonator Electronic Stickers
These stickers are generally attached to small items like medicines, toothbrushes, etc. The stickers are printed on a thin piece of paper and are not easy to remove. The sticker contain company's logo.
i) Money Back Cheques
This method keeps a check on the suspected customers who come for refund for an item purchased without the receipt. If the customer returns back the item he/she will not get cash in return but would receive the cheque in the mail. If the customer is a fraud he/she will not ring up the store to enquire about the not receiving their cheque through the mail.
j) Other Methods
The store should be designed such that the shopkeeper could see the various activities going on in the store. The counters should be constructed low uptil waist height. Place mirrors in corners. The expensive items should be placed in the center area of the store and far from the exit. Smaller items should be displayed in patterns and neatly. The retailers should announce their policy for prosecution for shoplifters.