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Americans continue to grapple with tight budgets that push some toward shoplifting basic goods.<\/p>\n

A LendingTree survey of 2,000 adults shows<\/a> 30% admitted to shoplifting in the past year.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s an increase from 24% in 2024.<\/p>\n

Ninety percent of those who stole pointed to cost concerns and wider economic conditions as the main drivers.<\/p>\n

Participants most often took food and nonalcoholic drinks, followed by clothing and hygiene items, with some also grabbing toys, electronics or school supplies.<\/p>\n

Many viewed large chains as easier targets, with nearly half naming Walmart as the simplest option, ahead of Family Dollar, Amazon Fresh, and Kroger.<\/p>\n

Says LendingTree chief consumer finance analyst Matt Schulz,<\/p>\n

\u201cThese findings are concerning because they suggest many people aren\u2019t shoplifting for thrills or resale, but because they feel squeezed by basic affordability challenges. <\/em><\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t excuse shoplifting, but it does highlight how financially vulnerable many consumers are. <\/em><\/p>\n

When people are risking arrest or fines to obtain food, hygiene products or other essentials, it suggests inflation and stagnant cash flow may push some households toward desperate choices.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Americans continue to grapple with tight budgets that push some toward shoplifting basic goods. A LendingTree survey of 2,000 adults shows 30% admitted to shoplifting in the past year. That\u2019s an increase from 24% in 2024. Ninety percent of those who stole pointed to cost concerns and wider economic conditions as the main drivers. 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