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Facial recognition error - wrongly accused of shoplifting

I need advice on what to do if anyone could help me for reference I’m a 20 year old (female), i was recently shopping in my local Sainsburys (I’ve been a regular here for 4 years) and i was approached by 3 staff members, all my shopping taken out of my hands and I was told to leave

When I asked why I was told “go outside and scan the QR code” the QR code took me to a link regarding facewatch AI, then everything started to piece together I realised they were accusing me of shoplifting. I went back in the store and asked the worker for clarification, as I have never shoplifted in my life, I was visibly distressed and his only response was to scan the QR code

I am naturally quite an anxious person anyway but I’m also a medical student and this all happened 2 days before my final exams, it may not sound like a big deal but it really did affect my performance I was so stressed as I thought they might contact my uni etc and I might be kicked out for something I haven’t even done

The next morning I phoned Sainsburys asking for clarification, I asked for the items I’ve apparently stolen, proof/ CCTV, the timing, the date and I was shut down very quickly and simply told I’m banned from the store

I don’t know what to do and I’m worried this will affect my degree as well

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u/ntlltc — 8 hours ago
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London from 10 years ago

Hello everyone!
This is a selection of my London street photography realized when I was living in the City (2015-2017).
Most of my best streets pictures are still from that moment in time, the city was busy, full of diversity and moment to capture.
My gear was a fuji X100T.

If you have spare time let me know your favourites!
Have a great day!

u/Dreefir3 — 13 hours ago
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Any other London organ donors fancy a coffee?

I donated a kidney in December 2024. My recovery was great and I've settled back into my London life very nicely!

The recipient was my mum, who lives in Asia, so our surgeries happened overseas. That means I don't really know many other donors in their 30s over here.

I'm sorta keen to meet some locals who are also organ donors, to compare notes and just chat about all things organ donation.

I did the British Transplant Donor run last year, but I was too shy to properly talk to anyone...

So if there are any London organ donors (I am an Islington girlie) up for a quick chat/coffee /message, give me a shout!

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u/drunkcat124 — 4 hours ago
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My lovely cat has been missing for three days in the Palmers Green area

His name is Seymour, has a collar with contact information.

Last seen in Palmers Green area. Please let me know if you spot him! I’m worried sick.

u/spidowman — 9 hours ago
▲ 294 r/london

Rivals S2E1: Fantastic aerial shot of London from the 80s

Rivals S2E1 has a great shot aerial of London from the 80s, I had to double take because it's recognisable yet still very different from today. No Shard, no Canary Wharf, the City is unrecognisable. I'm unsure if this is CGI/Photoshop or just taken at the time. I think that's the more modern Blackfriars Bridge station in the foreground? It's about about 14:10 into the episode.

u/Practical-Tie-8720 — 18 hours ago
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Happy pride!

I love London.

PSA: Glitter body oil is not an acceptable alternative to suncream.

u/Betweentwothornes — 1 day ago
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Spotted on SpareRoom: Rent my garden annex (fancy shed) for £760pcm. Also, you can't live in it on weekends.

I know Mon–Fri lets are a thing, but this ad felt ridiculous to me because it’s being advertised as a self contained place to live while also requiring you to have another home to disappear to every weekend

u/aegontargs — 1 day ago
▲ 88 r/london

A few pics from Pride.

Testing out my new camera. Thought there were a lot of opportunities to take pictures of strangers but was too shy.

u/-dommmm — 1 day ago
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How I stole my own bike

I came back to my bike outside an overground station last weekend and found that someone had put their own lock on it.

I'd never seen this before, but after Googling it I found it's apparently a fairly common theft tactic. The idea is that they stop you taking your bike home, then come back later with the tools to steal it.

I looked into getting it removed, but the only locksmith I spoke to wanted £120. The bike is insured, but I had no idea whether they'd cover the cost of a locksmith, so I decided to deal with it myself.

I went back with a crowbar and eventually managed to break the extra lock off. I'm sure it looked pretty dodgy to anyone walking past, but nobody said anything. Maybe nobody noticed there were two locks, or maybe people just didn't fancy confronting someone with a crowbar.

I'd never heard of this scam before, so I thought I'd post it here in case it helps someone else.

Has anyone else had this happen?

u/stabby-bird — 1 day ago