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The Daily Dot

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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woman shares gift card issues

‘It depends on where you live’: Woman receives Visa gift card. Then she learns it has a ‘monthly maintenance’ fee

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Chase glitch money most likely’: Dodge Demon customer tries to pay for the $90K car through PayPal. Does it work?

Two panel design with a woman with a headset on in one, she seems animated about her subject. The 2nd panel is of the Zelle logo on a phone.

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‘She has TWO great points here!’: Expert reveals the real reason you may want to think twice before sending money on Zelle

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Credit card changes

‘Why are swipe fees even a thing?’: Man warns credit cards are about to ‘change forever.’ Here’s what you should know

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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money hostage

‘We had no warning’: Woman says her bank promised to return customers’ money amid sudden collapse. She got $3

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Target Store Shirt Price

‘I can find something almost exact at TJ Maxx for $9.99’: Shopper finds red Levi’s top at Target. Then she checks the price tag

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‘I called the bank’: Zelle customer receives $100 from a stranger. Then she tried to return it

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘They are all Lyft/Uber rentals’: Should you buy used vehicles from Hertz?

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‘Surprise my credit card went through’: Customer says Mercedes-Benz accidentally charged them $500,000

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘I would contact your local Legal Aid Society’: Woman cannot believe the rising costs of her water bill. What can she actually do about this landlord loophole?

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘Why aren’t we using regular plates?’: Man reveals cheaper alternative for paper plates. Not everyone is on board

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‘All because we did a diaper keg’: Mom says she just purchased her first box of Kirkland diapers since her nearly 2-year-old daughter was born

Woman says you may be getting scammed if you choose H-E-B over Trader Joe’s

HEB scam

‘We really thought they had our back on price’: Woman says you may be getting scammed if you choose H-E-B over Trader Joe’s

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘Stopped buying these soups’: Shopper demands answers after noticing new can of Campbell’s Chunky Steak and Potato Soup (updated)

Woman issues warning after receiving call asking for payment on $34,000 loan. She never took out a loan

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