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

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman says dry cleaner stole her $3,000 Saint Laurent catsuit

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‘I CAN’T EVEN PAY MY RENT’: Woman says dry cleaner stole her $3,000 Saint Laurent catsuit. Viewers are divided

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

Customer confronts ‘secret shopper’ after they follow him around store, offers to buy them goods

Secret Shopper

‘You want something? You can pick out whatever you need’: Customer confronts ‘secret shopper’ after they follow him around store, offers to buy them goods

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

customer says restaurant server ‘robbed’ her by changing her tip

Getting Robbed because of tip

‘I’m certain there’s more to the story than this’: Viewers divided after customer says restaurant server ‘robbed’ her by changing her tip

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

Braden Bjella

Carvana(l), Man looking sad(c), Nice red car(r)

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‘The car is stolen. We gotta tow it’: Man says Carvana sold him a stolen car

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Driver warns against buying this car brand after 'traumatizing' series of events

Stolen Car Brand

‘I feel so defeated’: Driver warns against buying this car brand after ‘traumatizing’ series of events

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Former Target worker exposes how store ‘lets’ you steal until they can charge you with larceny

Target Cameras

‘Target literally runs one of the top-rated forensic labs’: Former Target worker reveals how store ‘lets’ you steal until they can charge you with grand larceny

woman speaking with caption "TIPS ON PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLE FROM THEFT or BURGLARY...(*from an ex car thief) (l) car thief trying to open door (c) woman speaking (r)

protect your car from theft tiktok

‘I started putting my purse in my trunk’: Ex car thief shares how to protect your car from being stolen

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

Walmart shopper says it took her 20 minutes to buy bar of Dove soap since it was in locked container

Walmart Soap

‘People stealing soap?’: Walmart shopper says it took her 20 minutes to buy bar of Dove soap since it was in locked container

Small business owner says ‘ethical’ clothing brand stole her design

MingaLondon Fashion

‘Meanwhile, I’m struggling to pay my tuition’: Small business owner says ‘ethical’ clothing brand stole her design

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

Tide Pods locked behind clear casing (l) Target (r)

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‘Are people actually stealing these?’: Target worker questions store after it locks up Tide Pods in individual boxes

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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we were waiting for you to go big tiktoks

‘We were waiting for you to go big’: Target cashier discovers ‘void’ button and starts giving away tons of free items. Then, he crosses a line

Starbucks barista says she dumps out customer's drink orders when they order it wrong on purpose

Throwing Starbucks

‘Actually, I wanted it as a venti, but I’ll keep this one’: Starbucks barista says she dumps out customers’ drink orders when they order it wrong on purpose

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

Target customers struggling with new anti-theft cart sensors in parking lot

Target customers struggling with cart sensors

‘It’s causing mayhem’: TikToker films Target customers struggling with new anti-theft shopping carts

Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

Taco Bell customer speaking in car (l) Taco Bell drive thru sign in front of blue sky (c) Taco Bell customer speaking in car holding receipt (r)

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‘Be careful when you go to Taco Bell’: Customer says Taco Bell worker rounded up her total because they didn’t have change to give her back

woman greenscreen TikTok over Airbnb listing caption "AIRBNB FIX THIS!!! I literally didn't even ask for a full refund I just asked that they take the listing down so nobody else got hurt or stolen from..." "he came through the door of the home twice intoxicated" (l) hand holding Airbnb logo keychain with key in front of light wood background (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over Airbnb listing caption "AIRBNB FIX THIS!!! I literally didn't even ask for a full refund I just asked that they take the listing down so nobody else got hurt or stolen from..." "And he sat in there and watched us and listened to us" (r)

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