A Tesco shopper was left utterly bewildered after stumbling upon a receipt that appeared to show an eye-watering £27,000 charge for a single shopping trip. The jaw-dropping discovery quickly went viral, sparking a mix of amusement and disbelief among social media users.
How Did This Happen?
The receipt, which surfaced online, listed an astronomical total that would make even the most extravagant spender think twice. However, the truth behind the figure is far less dramatic than it seems.
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that the £27,000 total was the result of a technical glitch rather than an actual purchase. The shopper, who shared the bizarre find, explained that the error occurred due to a malfunction at the self-checkout.
Tesco's Response
Tesco swiftly addressed the issue, confirming that no money had been taken from the customer's account. A spokesperson reassured shoppers that such incidents are extremely rare and are usually resolved immediately.
"We’re aware of this isolated incident and can confirm it was caused by a temporary system error," the spokesperson said. "No customer was charged incorrectly, and we’ve taken steps to prevent it from happening again."
Public Reaction
The viral receipt has since become a source of entertainment, with many joking about what kind of shopping spree could possibly justify such a total. Some speculated it might include every item in the store, while others quipped about buying gold-plated groceries.
Despite the humour, the incident serves as a reminder of how reliant we’ve become on technology—and how quickly things can go wrong.
