Several years ago I bought an ink cartridge for my printer at Walmart. When I opened it, I noticed the internal packing had been torn open. A quick look showed I had an empty cartridge in the package.
Someone had bought the cartridge, carefully opened it, took out the cartridge and replaced it with an empty one, reglued it shut, then returned it to Walmart for a refund.
I took it back, explained the situation and they allowed me to get a new cartridge.
Now I’ve learned to check the edges for any tampering before I buy one.
That won't be good enough.
I purchased a jump-start battery from my local Walmart. The one I bought was the only one on the shelf and the packaging looked perfect.
When I got it home I discovered that the unit inside had been used extensively. There was significant wear on the plastic ears to which the battery clips attach and one of them was chipped off.
Someone had evidently used their unit extensively, purchased a new one, substituted the used one for the new, and returned the package for a full refund.
I was greatly disappointed in Walmart that they began the process of refunding my money (since they had no other new units) by suspecting ME. The issue was resolved pretty quickly when I described what I thought happened to a supervisor. I challenged them to check their records and IDENTIFY who the culprit was. Walmart should use video and other means to stop this fraud.
Last year my husband bought me a heart-shaped box of chocolates. When I opened it, there was exactly 1 piece of chocolate and 11 empty spots. The box was sealed.
I returned it and was never asked a question. LOL
Electronics, I can see, but how desperate is someone for chocolates?