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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

Woman posing with new outfit(l) Target Store Sign(c) Target Red Shirt(r)

‘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

Woman sharing her Zelle Experience on TikTok(r) Person holding phone with Zelle Logo on display(r)

‘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

Hertz storefront(l), Man talking(c), Tesla Model 3(r)

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

Mercedes Benz sign(l), Man smiling at camera(c), Credit card statement(r)

‘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

Technician With Clipboard Reading Water Meter(l) ?Woman with light green eyes sharing a story on tiktok(c) Calculator with digital text showing words WATER BILLS(r)

‘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

hands with gloves washing dishes(l) Man wearing a hat with a woman in a red dress behind him(c) Holding paper plates(r)

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

Woman with Kirkland diaper box(l), Diapers on orange background(c), Woman talking(r)

‘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

‘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

Campbell's Chunky Steak and Potato canned soup(l), Woman talking(c), Hand pushing grocery cart(r)

‘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

‘Even if it’s your father’: Woman issues warning after receiving call asking for payment on $34,000 loan. She never took out a loan

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

Braden Bjella

Woman says she was charged a ‘prep fee’ for bartenders to shake her margarita

‘How did we get to $530?’: Woman says she was charged a ‘prep fee’ for bartenders to shake her margarita

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

woman speaking (l) Bank of America (c) woman speaking (r)

‘I did the Chase bank glitch’: Woman issues warning after taking advantage of Bank of America glitch 13 years ago

Big Red Soda(l), Woman talking(c), Wild Red soda(r)

‘Stop letting these big name brands scam you’: Woman says you’re getting scammed if you buy Big Red

Woman buys a 16-piece meal with 4 sides at KFC. She can’t believe what her total is

‘Go to Costco and get a $5 rotisserie chicken’: Woman buys a 16-piece meal with 4 sides at KFC. She can’t believe what her total is

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

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