A PENSIONER dubbed “gangster granny” has been banned from her local Asda after she allegedly masterminded a cunning yellow sticker scam.
Jan Rhodes, 67, was allegedly caught out swapping reduced stickers on products in the store on Hall Road, Norwich, according to Asda.
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The pensioner is said to have come up with the cunning scheme to net cheap deals on products but was snared by CCTV, Asda claim.
Dubbed “gangster gran” by locals for her alleged role in dreaming up the scheme, Jan has hit back against her ban.
She claims that Asda have “got the wrong gran” but bosses are convinced they have caught her red handed.
They say “gangster gran” was caught on in-store CCTV swapping reduced labels on products before fleeing on her mobility scooter.
Jan was handed a three-year ban from the store in a bid to put an end to her yellow sticker scam.
The granny claims that her ban is unfair and has fought against it.
Jan told the Eastern Daily Press: “I went in to buy three things and while I was there, the security came up to me and said I wasn’t allowed in anymore. I’ve never done that.
“I’m angry and I’m upset. I used to go in there all the time. I know loads of them in there. I just want to prove them wrong.”
Jan’s partner, Rob Gillies, claims one item allegedly misappropriated in his partner’s scam was a pack of bacon.
Jan is alleged to have bought the bacon the day before she was banned.
Rob returned the next day to show staff the product’s expiration date in an effort to prove it was offered at reduced prices.
Jan and Rob both claim the bacon was reduced and was bought the day it was expiring.
Leanne Hutchings, Jan’s stepdaughter, has also argued the case, going into the store to ask that her stepmother be unbanned.
Leanne claims that the ban is a case of mistaken identity and that her stepmother is innocent.
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SWNSJan says the ban is a case of mistaken identity[/caption]
Staff at the store claimed that Jan had been abusive but Leanne said this is nonsense.
Leanne added: “She [Jan] would never be nasty to someone.”
An Asda spokesperson told The Sun: “We ask all customers to treat our colleagues and stores with respect and do not tolerate any form of abuse.
“While banning a customer is always a last resort, this decision was taken due to repeated disruptive and abusive behaviour.”
How to save at Asda
Shop the budget range
Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns recommends that shoppers grab items from Asda’s Just Essentials range.
She said: “Asda’s budget range is easy to spot as it’s bright yellow! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow and you’ll find their Just Essentials range.
“It’s great value and I’ve found it has a much wider selection of budget items compared to other supermarkets.
Sign up to Asda Rewards
The savvy-saver also presses on the importance of signing up to Asda’s reward scheme.
She said: “Asda Rewards is free to join and if you shop at Asda you should absolutely sign up.
“As an Asda Rewards member, you’ll get exclusive discounts and offers, and you’ll also be able to earn 10% cashback on Star Products.
“This will go straight into your cashpot, and once you’ve earned at least £1, you can transfer the money in your cashpot into ASDA vouchers.
We’ve previously rounded up the best supermarket loyalty schemes – including the ones that will save you the most money.
Look out for booze deals
Eilish always suggests that shoppers looking to buy booze look out for bargain deals.
She said: “Asda often has an alcohol offer on: buy six bottles and save 25%.
“The offer includes selected bottles with red, white and rose options, as well as prosecco. There are usually lots of popular bottles included, for example, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot and Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C.
“Obviously, the more expensive the bottles you choose, the more you save.”
Join Facebook groups
The savvy saver also recommends that fans of Asda join Facebook groups to keep in the know about the latest bargains in-store.
Eilish said: “I recommend joining the Latest Deals Facebook Group to find out about the latest deals and new launches in store.
“Every day, more than 250,000 deal hunters share their latest bargain finds and new releases.
“For example, recently a member shared a picture of Asda’s new Barbie range spotted in store.
“Another member shared the bargain outdoor plants she picked up, including roses for 47p, blackcurrant bushes for 14p and topiary trees for 14p.”
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