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submitted 8 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

A Nebraska woman allegedly found a lucrative quirk at a gas station pump — double-swipe the rewards card and get free gas!

Unfortunately for her, you can’t do that, prosecutors said. The 45-year-old woman was arrested March 6 and faces felony theft charges accusing her of a crime that cost the gas station nearly $28,000.

Prosecutors say the woman exploited the system over a period of several months. Police learned of the problem in October when the loss-prevention manager at Bosselman Enterprises reported that the company’s Pump & Pantry in Lincoln had been scammed.

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[-] Gabu@lemmy.world 20 points 8 months ago

Maybe they should fix their shitty ass software instead of arresting her?

[-] EatATaco@lemm.ee -2 points 8 months ago

They didn't arrest her. The cops did. If she didn't want to be arrested, she probably shouldn't have stolen tens of thousands of dollars worth of gas. She's a thief, plain and simple. We can rail against a justice system that allows the rich to get away with crimes, while also recognizing that this woman is just a thief and there is no need to defend her.

[-] GeneralVincent@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago

You say thief, I say opportunist

[-] Atomic@sh.itjust.works -2 points 8 months ago

Surely you don't actually believe that the police officers that does the arresting are working a secondary job as software developers?

[-] Gabu@lemmy.world 13 points 8 months ago

Surely you don't believe I give a shit - the police work for the capital, and the capital wants to punish her.

[-] Atomic@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

The police works for the government. The government operates by laws. The woman clearly, knowingly, and with intent, set out to commit fraud.

No. There's no doubt in my mind that you give shit about what's actually factual. That much is obvious.

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