A Walmart worker has admitted cameras in the stores have an "incredible ability" to spot stealing and can even "read text messages."
Z Adkins, a popular TikToker who has over 20,000 followers, shared the startling information to his followers after discovering cameras at Walmart can zoom in on customers' text messages.
The employee, who goes by the name @phyzeke, said if any shopper is thinking about stealing they will likely be caught.
He said: "So I work at Walmart and just found out the cameras are actually so good they can zoom in and even read your text messages while you're shopping."
Mr Adkins revealed the cameras have the ability to stop any potential thieves.
He said: "They probably know you're stealing or skip scanning items. It's one person's job to watch all day. Don't steal."
Responding to the comments section, fellow employees shared their own experiences with Walmart's CCTV.
One user agreed with his post, they wrote: "Confirmed. I use to work at Walmart Home Office (corporate). The AI used is top-notch, and they will catch you stealing. Just a warning."
Other users admitted during their days as a teenager they would steal items due to there being a lack of security cameras.
"That has to be brand new, I was stealing alcohol out of boxes as a kid, I knew workers personally, and they said the managers couldn't figure out," one person said.
Another another joked the cameras can zoom in and look at their calculators while they shop.
"They see my calculator screen then. Can’t shop without a calculator. They know I’m good at budgeting maybe that’s why they just hired me lol," a third wrote.
It's not the first time Walmart workers have shared revelations after one worker admitted the store has the ability to zoom in text messages while people shop.
One user said: "They can literally read your text messages if they really wanted to."
This led to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon warning in December last year that a rise in shoplifting is creating challenges for the company as stealing remains at a record high.
He admitted: "Theft is an issue. It’s higher than what it has historically been."
The revelation comes after the supermarket giant confirmed 65% of its stores will be fully automated within the next three years amid problems finding workers.
The change was announced at the company's annual investor meeting in Tampa, US, as it prepares to layoff 2,000 workers who pick online orders for customers.
It is unclear if the move will lead to more job cuts as the country's largest private employer, with around 1.7 million US workers, and 60,000 employees across the world, moves into automated technology.
