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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Target is not playing with y’all’: Shopper reaches for Stanley cups on shelf. Then she sees Target’s new anti-theft device

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

Mars Ramos

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‘They wanted the more expensive ones’: Joann Fabrics worker exposes how women got away with $974—and you can too

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘YALL that is actually insane’: Shopper finds a ‘cute’ bikini at Target. Then she sees what’s hidden inside

Sabrina McCrear was 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

Side by side photos of a Dollar Tree Exterior and a screenshot from @officialtmarie's Tiktok.

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‘I’ll walk right out’: Woman shops at Dollar Tree. Then she notices something shocking about the makeup aisle

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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‘Paid for their Extended Stay’: Woman dines out at Rainforest Cafe. Then she hands her credit card over to the server

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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‘Go to Walmart’: Target worker catches customer taking $200 of items. The shopper doesn’t know what’s in store for her the next time she comes in

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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‘That’s a bait car’: Woman spots Kia Sorento at Big Lots parking lot wide open, full of Milwaukee tools. What should she do?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘She kept those items’: Shopper tries to check out with $150 Sephora gift card. Then the worker claims there’s only $91 on it

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‘Now I’m out the computer and the money’: Best Buy customer orders $1,500 computer for pickup. Then the store gives it away to another customer

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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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‘I try not to shop in store anymore’: Woman goes shopping at Walmart. Then a random woman approaches her

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‘I’ve been saving them for 5 years’: Woman catches Ulta worker taking her $2,400 worth of points

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‘I’m convinced the buttons are just there for us to think someone is coming’: Walmart shopper presses help button for locked item but no one ever comes. Are the buttons fake?

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘I would just leave’: Walmart shopper left in tears after floor walker followed her around the store. She can’t believe management’s response

Three panel design with a woman looking upset with text reading "Attention Hyundai Drivers" in panel one, a Hyundai sign in panel 2, and a Anti-Theft sticker in the 3rd panel.

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