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[redfred3345]

So I got caught returning unpaid items and putting through coupons that didn't exist. I got a civil demand letter after I agreed to pay the company back. They didn't take down my license number. Just my date of birth and home address. Can I still be put in the retail theft database? I start a job at (a store) tomorrow, do the use the database system?

 

[Betty3]

Yes, it's possible you still will be put in a retail theft database depending on factors such as if the store if a member of the database. I removed the name of new employer for your protection - names of employers should not be posted. I don't know what employers are members of various theft databases.

There is a member of this forum who does have some retail theft database information re members. If he comes along, he "might" allow you to contact him & ask about your new employer.

 

[shrinkmaster]

Yes I have knowledge of who uses these databases. However since I consult for both accused persons (like yourself) and the retailers I cannot divulge that info publically. email me at retailtheftexpert@gmail.com with name of store that caught you and new employer and I can tell you if either or both use any such database. I can say that if you were already hired and that retailer does use such a database your name was already run and wont be run again unless your up for promotion or the like

 

[Betty3]

Thanks shrinkmaster for helping OP.

 

[ElleMD]

Keep in mind the database is not the only way an employer might find out about your past behavior. all it takes is a former coworker to know someone at the new store or your new employer calling the old for a reference.