If I were to wager as to the single most common type of fraud of this type, I would guess it is women "buying" a dress with the intent to wear it once and return it.

This is also why the terms on rental cars can get very specific.

I don't blame them, it is shocking how much dresses cost. As a man, a well-tailored suit will last me a decade, waistline permitting. Nobody will ever say, 'Uh, you're wearing that suit AGAIN?' The rest of the time a simple blazer and button down shirt will do the job.

I mentioned it because it seems the most socially acceptable and common example of this kind of behavior.

Now that I think of it, the "eat the steak then complain" tactic is probably the most common that's in this ballpark.

Personally, I do judge the people I've seen do this. They are self-centered and all did it for social reasons. If someone did it for a job interview I might understand, but invariably it was to have something they didn't want to pay for.

They know a lot of places will let you rent right?

With bulletproof insurance and the right accessories.

They also know free is cheaper than rent.