How can I remove a security tag myself?

How can I remove a security tag myself?

Use scissors, a screwdriver, a high-powered magnet, a knife, or a pair of pliers. With a magnet, place it on the table and position the tag bottom side down on the magnet. You should hear it click. Manipulate the pin up and down, and it should come out.

How do you get a security tag off clothes without a magnet?

Step 1 – Make sure that the tag’s ink cartridge is facing down. Step 2 – Pull the tag out away from the clothes. Step 3 – Wrap a rubber band around the pin of the security tag and secure it in place. Step 4 – You hold the bigger part of the ink tag using only one hand.

Is there ink in security tags?

But there’s an important reason security tags are filled with ink –– it can be a helpful measure for retailers and deter potential shoplifters. If an item with an ink tag is purchased at a store, the cashier will remove it with a special device called a detacher after the customer pays.

What happens if you rip a security tag off?

If you take the security tag off the jacket and leave the store with it, on top of being charged with removal of the device, you could also be prosecuted for theft. The charges for this offense range from a simple misdemeanor to a class “C” felony. Again, the level depends on the value of the stolen item.

What magnet is strong enough to remove security tags?

LOVIMAG Super Strong Neodymium Disc Magnet, Powerful Rare Earth Magnets Disc, Strong Magnets Heavy Duty, 40mm(1.57inch) in Diameter, 20mm(0.79inch) in Thickness – 1 Piece.

What makes a security tag beep?

It is an easy way to protect your merchandise. The tags will sound an alarm if they come to close to the antennas. This will make it easy for your security staff to intervene when someone is trying to steal something.