Faq

Questions and answers

How can a shoplifter avoid being detected by the EAS system?
There are several ways to “cheat” any Electronic Article Surveillance system (EAS).
You can cut the pin or you can open it with an illegal detacher or a strong magnet in order to remove it.
Since both of these methods take time professional shoplifters nowadays have changed to all kinds of "booster bags.", tinfoil lined bags, and clothes protecting against detection in the EAS-gate!Back to top
What is a booster bag?
A booster bag is not always a bag! It can also be any container.
The foil shields the security tag from the EAS system, thus allowing stolen items to pass through the system without setting off the alarm.Back to top
Are booster bags a serious problem?
YES! Using a booster bag, the thief can steal a lot in just one visit. Within seconds 15 expensive shirts or 4-5 bottles of the finest perfumes easily disappear into the booster-bag! Understanding that one can easily work out the numbers and see that a MetalGuard installation can be amortized very quickly!.
See About booster bags for more information. Back to top
Are foil-lined clothes also a problem?
A foil-lined coat is often used in wintertime and can be a very effective shield against detection in the EAS-system. In fact, some U.S. states are now passing legislation that makes it illegal to wear certain types of clothing while shopping, including aluminum underwear.Back to top
How many layers of tinfoil are nessesary to cheat an anti-shoplifting system?
Only a few layers are needed to cheat most most RF-systems – a few more layers are needed to render all AM-systems useless.
Well-made booster bags thus contain up to 20 layers.Back to top
What can be detected by Alert MetalGuard?
Metal that is passing through the detectors. The level of detection can be adjusted so that metal shopping trolleys will not trigger the system.Back to top
How sensitive is the system?
The sensitivity can be adjusted according to the needs of the specific store. The weight of the metal object is not what is measured, rather it is the physical size. In other words, sensitivity can be adjusted so that mobile phones and other small metal objects will not trigger the system.Back to top
Will a sliding door interfere with the Alert MetalGuard system?
Only occasionally. The Metalguard – as the only system on the market! – has a special adjustment that allows installation close up to sliding doors.Back to top
Can MetalGuard be installed close to radio frequence (RF) systems?
YES, close up to – and even integrated into.Back to top
Can MetalGuard be installed close to Sensormatic (AM) systems?
Yes! MetalGuard can be located as close as 15-20 CM from AM-systems.Back to top
Should MetalGuard be installed at the door or inside the shop?
Usually the MetalGuard is installed next to exterior doors.
In larger stores extra installations can be made next to escalators/stairs, or near the entrance to the individual department.Back to top