Self-service checkouts are the new norm in most stores across the country as they provide a convenient and quick service to allow shoppers to pick up a few messages without waiting in lengthy queues.
However, the new tills do pose some problems. Even when supermarkets put measures in place to stop people from cheating the system, they still often rely on customers being truthful about their purchases.
The flaws in the system were highlighted by one shopper who shared her 'cheeky' tactic to save some cash, reports Irish Mirror.