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

Braden Bjella

Woman holds up phone with the Uber app, showing that her driver is driving to their Airbnb without them.

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“This is a whole other level of petty”: Woman orders Uber. Then the driver goes to her Airbnb without her after she refuses to pay him extra

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

2 Panel image of waitress and finished food on plate

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“They ate like 7 different meals”: Restaurant customers ask server to return 3 different plates after eating nearly the entire thing. Is this a new scam?

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

2 panel image of a person explaining and the seal of the US Department of Homeland Security.

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“I was very caught off guard”: Woman owns a small business. Then she gets a call from U.S. customs and border patrol—now she’s issuing a warning

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

2 panel image: a person explains and we see the exterior of a Toyota dealership.

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“We would have never known”: Couple takes truck into AutoNation Toyota dealership for oil change. Then they look under the vehicle

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

images of a person looking shocked in a car. Text over reads: pov me and my best friend crashing out after realizing how much our permanent bracelets cost after they were already on our wrists...

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“Why would they not tell you the price before?”: Friends get permanent bracelets. Then they see the $800 bill

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

2 Panel image of Dollar General Signage and phone pin number screen

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String of Dollar General stores in Iowa see spike in unauthorized charges: “Keep your eyes open when swiping your cards”

3 panel image of a Walmart store, a set of wireless airpod headphones, and a Target store.

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This AirPod theft scam spanned Walmart and Target locations in 21 states. Now the retail chains are banding together

Sabrina McCrear is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

3 Panel Image, Woman with dark hair with striped shirt and Walmart Store front

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‘Who is telling you to buy these?’: Walmart shopper goes to checkout with 7 gift cards. Then, an employee sends her to customer service.

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

2 panel image. Woman in car with caption that reads: "T-Mobile phone upgrade scam!" on left. T-Mobile building on right

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‘I have receipts’: Washington woman upgrades iPhone for ‘free’ at T-Mobile. Then she loses thousands of dollars

Amelie Allen is a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Woman with red cheeks surprised in her car, Olive Garden Italian Kitchen Signage

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‘She never came back’: Couple brings $200 gift card into Olive Garden. Then their server tells them the card is empty

Blond woman with glasses and her blue shirt, Blue Brother Signage

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‘I think HP does the same’: Woman uses this little-known trick to bypass ink outage on Brother Printer. Then she prints 2,000 more pages

2 image split. Computer screen with blurred price and caption that reads: "Red Robin Bottomless Burger Pass Scam!" on left. Red Robin on right.

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‘What the hell is that?’: Red Robin advertises $20 Bottomless Burger Pass. Then a customer tries to buy it

Man gives advice to the viewer how much, and what detergent to use when washing clothes

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‘I been using my detergent like I’m seasoning chicken’: Expert exposes laundry detergent brands’ ‘dosing cap.’ Then he reveals how much detergent you really should be using

woman shares noise she heard under hood(l) Mechanic checking vehicle(r)d

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‘He’s testing you’: Woman goes to the dealership because of a noise under the hood. Then the mechanic asks her for a diagnosis

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

Nina Hernandez

Photo of the rear of a Honda Civic; Screenshot of Tiktok user @concept3performance looking under the hood of a car.

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