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Loss & theft

Cash drawer theft: common methods and how to catch them

Cash taken from the drawer, receipts voided after payment, fake returns. How each method works and the signs to watch for in your POS.

31 October 2026 · 8 mincash drawerdrawervoids
Guides & templates

Incident report template (free download)

A simple template for reporting theft, cash shortages, or customer incidents—copy and use it today.

30 October 2026 · 6 mintemplateincidentdocumentation
Legal & GDPR

GDPR checklist for workplace video monitoring

A step-by-step checklist before using cameras for activity control: notifications, DPIA, retention, access.

29 October 2026 · 7 minGDPRchecklistemployees

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Loss & theft

How to Spot Discrepancies Between Inventory and Sales

Discover simple, effective steps to identify gaps between your inventory and sales.

3 November 2026 · 6 mininventorysaleslosses
Loss & theft

Complimentary Products: A Nice Gesture or Hidden Loss?

Offering free products can attract customers—but also lead to losses. Learn how to balance goodwill with profitability.

2 November 2026 · 5 minloss managementcommercial gesturesmanagement
Loss & theft

Spotting Fake Returns in Your POS Reports

Learn how to identify fake returns in your POS reports—and how Vigilessa can help.

1 November 2026 · 5 minfake returnscash reportslosses
Loss & theft

Cash discrepancies: causes and practical solutions at shift end

Discover where cash discrepancies come from at the end of a shift—and how to explain and fix them efficiently.

31 October 2026 · 5 mincash discrepancieslossesoperations
Loss & theft

How to check employee discounts without direct accusations

Learn how to review employee discounts without direct accusations, using technology and clear processes.

31 October 2026 · 5 mindiscountsemployeesverification
Loss & theft

Cash drawer theft: common methods and how to catch them

Cash taken from the drawer, receipts voided after payment, fake returns. How each method works and the signs to watch for in your POS.

31 October 2026 · 8 mincash drawerdrawervoids

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Guides & templates

Incident report template (free download)

A simple template for reporting theft, cash shortages, or customer incidents—copy and use it today.

30 October 2026 · 6 mintemplateincidentdocumentation
Legal & GDPR

GDPR checklist for workplace video monitoring

A step-by-step checklist before using cameras for activity control: notifications, DPIA, retention, access.

29 October 2026 · 7 minGDPRchecklistemployees
Industries

How Fast-Food Businesses Lose Money Without Noticing

Major losses rarely come from a single theft. They add up from dozens of small discrepancies each day that go unchecked.

28 October 2026 · 6 minfast-foodloss prevention
Loss & theft

What Is 'Sweethearting' and Why Does It Go Unnoticed?

Products skipped at the scanner, oversized portions, discounts for friends. 'Friendly theft' is the hardest to spot.

27 October 2026 · 6 minsweetheartingPOSretail
Legal & GDPR

Employee Video Monitoring: What the Law Says in Europe

GDPR and national employment and data-protection rules allow workplace video monitoring, but only under strict conditions. Here’s what you need to know.

26 October 2026 · 7 minGDPRemployees
Guides & templates

Video Footage Retention Policy: Template and Best Practices

How long to keep recordings, who can access them, and what to do with clips saved for incidents. Includes a copy-paste template.

25 October 2026 · 7 mintemplateretentionGDPR
Legal & GDPR

How to Submit Video Evidence to Police or Insurers

What to save, how to export clips so they remain usable, and what never to do with incident footage.

24 October 2026 · 7 minevidencepoliceinsurance
Operations

Receipt vs. Tray: How Automated Verification Works

What the AI does in those few seconds between printing the receipt and handing over the tray.

23 October 2026 · 5 minautomated verificationfast-food
Operations

Traditional Surveillance (DVR) vs. AI Cameras: What You Really Gain

Both use the same cameras. The difference is what happens with the footage: you either just record it, or you put it to work instantly.

22 October 2026 · 6 minDVRAI camerascomparison
Loss & theft

5 Signs You're Losing Money at the POS

Simple signals you can check yourself in your POS reports.

20 October 2026 · 4 minPOSvoids
Industries

Car Washes: How to Check Washes Without Receipts

Cars washed but not rung up. How to match bay entries with issued receipts and spot other losses at the car wash.

19 October 2026 · 6 mincar washreceiptbays
Guides & templates

What Cameras Do You Need for AI Verification?

Most of the time, the cameras you already have are enough. Here’s when it’s worth adding another one.

17 October 2026 · 5 mincamerasequipment