Tesco has installed CCTV cameras at some of its self-checkout counters in a bid to crackdown on shoplifting.
Shoppers’ faces will appear on a recorded screen above the checkout showing them while they pay for their items.
A warning in the bagging area also states: “CCTV recording in operation for the protection of customers, staff and stock.”
The supermarket chain said it had rolled out the trial feature in a small number of stores to begin with but it has not been confirmed exactly how many Tesco stores are now using the CCTV.
However, some customers ae not happy with this news and believe it could be dangerous as it could allow others to see your bank details on the card you are using to pay with.
Rodbourne shopper Rachel James supported the news, commenting, “I’m surprised it took them this long with all the stories of people scamming the self-checkout tills”.
A Tesco spokesperson said: “We are currently trialling CCTV on self-service checkouts in a small number of our stores.
“We will review feedback from the trial before deciding our next steps.”
The news comes after a Tesco store in Stornoway banned shopping baskets after 15 were stolen every week.