Jan Ashley worked for the R&S Department Store as a sales associate in the fine linens department. As she would give change back to a customer for cash sales, she would also pull out a $10 bill and slip it in her pocket. She concealed her scheme by issuing one false refund at the end of her shift for the total amount she stole that day. This is an example of what type of scheme?

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Jan Ashley is committing larceny at the point of sale by taking money directly from cash payments made by customers. She is concealing her theft by issuing a false refund at the end of the shift, which is a common tactic used in larceny at the point of sale schemes. Sales skimming involves stealing inventory rather than cash, and lapping and larceny at the deposit both involve stealing money after it has been deposited.

Jan Ashley Worked for the R&S Department Store as a Sales