READ THIS NEXT: 8 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Costco Employees. Usually, more of something for the same price as one is clutch. But say you’re cramped for space at home, on the go, or just really need one of a particular item. Try buying just the one, and watch what happens. Former Target employee Mai Zimmy shares this in a TikTok video: “When you see those deals that are buy two for $5, you don’t always have to buy the two or multiple units to get the better deal. You can just buy one if that’s all you want, and you can still get the discounted price on that single item.” READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Walmart Employees. An ex-Target employee posted a TikTok issuing a warning to shoplifters, and while the video is now unavailable, The U.S. Sun reports that user @hoesticia said, “If you want to continue to go to Target, don’t steal from them. Most likely, they already know that you’re stealing. They see you on the cameras. Someone’s following you. You’re going to get caught.” She then alleged, per The U.S. Sun, that Target security guards dress in plain clothes and follow potential suspects in the store. As it turns out, there are undercover security guards at Target. In a Reddit thread, several former Target security guards confirmed that they operated undercover. One such employee, u/FormerTargetSecurity, wrote, “I enjoyed being undercover cause I could wear whatever I wanted as long as it was appropriate.” Printed in plain sight on Target’s corporate website: “Unbeknownst to most, Target has a top-rated forensic services laboratory that provides forensic examinations, and assists outside law enforcement with help on special cases.” Team members come from forensic and criminal justice backgrounds, as well as the FBI. Through video and image analysis, latent fingerprint and computer forensics, the team helps solve crimes committed at Target stores. Bottom line: Don’t even try. “Most people don’t know what we do,” says Rick Lautenbach, Target’s lab director. “We’re a small team with a specialized skill set.” READ THIS NEXT: Ex-Goodwill Employee Sends This New Warning to Shoppers.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb If you’ve ever bought clothes for your kids from Target, there’s a good chance you purchased from their Cat & Jack line. It’s just too bad that little ones outgrow clothes so fast, right? Get this: Target offers a one-year return policy on Cat & Jack clothing, no matter the condition. According to a current employee who goes by @missrhae on TikTok, it’s true. “If you purchase a Cat & Jack item, you have 365 days to return it with any issues. No problems, no questions asked. You can return it for what you paid for it,” she says in her video. She goes on to explain how she did it herself and got back a whopping $190.45. Just be sure to bring your receipt, Target card, app, or some proof of purchase. When you’re in the store and spot something you want, immediately check the price online. “Sometimes online it’s cheaper than what’s in store—depending on where you live, it could be different,” says a Target employee in her TikTok video. If it is cheaper, tell them at checkout. Target’s Price Match Guarantee policy doesn’t just apply to other retailers. Their site says, “We’ll match the price if you buy a qualifying item at Target then find the identical item for less at Target.com, select online competitors, or in Target’s or competitor’s local print ad.” READ THIS NEXT: 6 Secrets Lowe’s Employees Want You to Know.
