What are common loss-prevention measures in NBC stores?

• A. Secure cash, monitor registers, verify high-value items, and minimize distraction near the counter
• B. Leave cash unsecured and no monitoring
• C. Increase discounts to attract customers
• D. Allow customers to handle high-value items unsupervised

Answer: (A)

Loss prevention at the point of sale is about controlling cash flow, watching for suspicious activity, protecting valuable merchandise, and keeping the counter area focused to reduce theft opportunities. Securing cash means using proper cash-handling procedures and safes or locked drawers to prevent internal losses. Monitoring registers with cameras or attentive staff helps detect tampering, miscounts, or unusual behavior quickly. Verifying high-value items ensures that expensive or easily mis-scanned goods are properly tracked before they leave the counter, preventing errors and theft. Minimizing distraction near the counter keeps staff vigilant and makes it harder for distractions to create openings for theft or mistakes. Together, these practices create a tighter, more accountable environment. Leaving cash unsecured with no monitoring increases risk dramatically; increasing discounts is a sales tactic, not a prevention measure; and letting customers handle high-value items unsupervised raises the chances of concealment or damage.