Why Is It Called the “Banana Trick”?
Bananas became the classic example because they are inexpensive produce and are commonly sold by weight.
The phrase has become so recognizable that “banana trick” has even appeared in dictionary terminology describing self-checkout fraud.
And bananas aren’t necessarily the only produce involved.
Depending on the store and its pricing system, other inexpensive fruits or vegetables can potentially be substituted in the same type of fraud.
