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Double-swiping the rewards card led to free gas for months — and a felony theft charge

I have always been a firm believer in finding ways to save money and exploit loopholes when given the chance. I mean, who wouldn’t jump at the opportunity to get free gas for months on end? But as I read about the woman who double-swiped her rewards card and ended up with over $28,000 worth of free gas, I realized that there is a fine line between taking advantage of a situation and outright theft.

At first, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration for this woman’s audaciousness. She saw a glitch in the system and decided to exploit it to her advantage.… Continue reading