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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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Main Character of the Week: The Walmart worker who did your job for you

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘Go to Costco’: Walmart shopper demands answers after seeing wrapping paper

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘$320 of gift cards’: Target shopper issues warning for anyone who buys gift cards

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‘I lowkey feel scammed’: Woman takes Coach purse to store to get it customized. Then a worker intervenes

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

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‘I thought they cared about us’: Costco shopper pays $15 for Kirkland peppermint bark. Then she takes a closer look

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‘Please don’t do this to small businesses’: Online shopper shares why you should always abandon your cart at checkout

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

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‘I almost called 911’: Walmart shopper notices 3 floor walkers ‘on him.’ Then he turns down an aisle

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‘T.J. Maxx does the same thing’: Target worker reveals the real reason your store may have long lines—but no cashiers

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‘A trick window in a children’s store is weird regardless’: Woman goes in bathroom at toy store. She thinks she can only see out

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘I am not OK’: Amazon shopper demands answers after finding an unusual substance on her delivery

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‘There are never any lines’: Shopper goes to Costco’s Business Center for groceries. Is it better than regular Costco?

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‘They’re reselling it to you’: Amazon shopper reveals how to tell if your purchase is a returned item

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‘North Face, you should be embarrassed‘: Woman issues warning after buying a North Face jacket for $400

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‘The return policy here is unmatched’: Costco shopper notices customer returning couch. Then she takes a closer look

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

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Main Character of the Week: The Walmart worker who did your job for you