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Woman realizes she’s been quietly charged $72 a month for years

‘I didn’t think anything of it’: PayPal customer realizes she’s been quietly charged $72 a month for years

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

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‘I had things perfectly ready’: Renter hires professional cleaners when she moves out to protect deposit. She can’t believe how much she has to pay

Woman reveals what her monthly car payment is on a Honda Civic Sport

‘Lady you lost us at 32K’: Woman reveals what her monthly car payment is on a Honda Civic Sport. Viewers can’t believe it

Restaurant customer issues warning after being charged $31 extra for dinner

‘I was refused my receipt’: Restaurant customer issues warning after being charged $31 extra for dinner

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‘Absolute worst in the industry’: Mechanic reveals what extended warranties to avoid for your car

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