shoplisting
n.— «In a tactic called “shoplisting,” a thief pays maybe $10 for an unexpired receipt covering $500 of electronics or clothing, shoplifts the listed items, and returns them for a refund or gift card. The cards can then be sold online.» —“Many Unhappy Returns for Retailers” by Elizabeth Woyke BusinessWeek Aug. 5, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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