On May 30, 2023, a Best Buy employee was exposed for running a refund fraud operation that resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars. The employee cunningly manipulated the store’s return system to finance the purchase of a PlayStation 5 and other high-end electronics. The scheme, however, was short-lived, as the employee was eventually caught and charged with felony grand theft. This costly attempt at getting the latest gadgets ended up costing much more than anticipated.