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

Nina Hernandez

Screenshot of Tiktok user @a_raccoons_diq; Photo of a Photo on a Laptop keyboard with the Apple Pay logo.

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‘My parents were paying for it; I’ve been paying for it; my friend was paying for it’: Man says to check your Apple Pay. Then he reveals what it means if you have a $10 charge

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dunkin Coffee cup on left. Woman explaining fraud occurrence on center. Apply Pay on iPhone on right.

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‘Terrifying’: Woman pays for Dunkin’ order using Apple Pay. Then she sees a strange charge

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

Melody Heald

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‘We only have Apple Pay’: Couple gets the bill at restaurant. Then they find out they can’t pay

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

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Server says customers who use Apple Pay Chime are bad tippers

‘It’s the CashApp card for me’: Server says customers who use Apple Pay, Chime are bad tippers. Are they?

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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‘Walmart, count your days’: Walmart customer says worker didn’t know where the bread was

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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‘Half your savings wiped out in seconds’: Woman issues warning after using debit card for Apple Pay, TikTok Shop

Walmart shopper reveals how to pay at self-checkout if you only have Apple Pay

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‘You can actually pay it on your phone’: Walmart shopper reveals how to pay at self-checkout if you only have Apple Pay

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman says never sync your info to Apple Pay, warns of loophole that could cost you thousands

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‘They don’t need no type of authorization’: Woman says never sync your info to Apple Pay, warns of loophole that could cost you

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

Target customer warns Apple Pay scam left her with unexpected charge

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‘Right out of my digital wallet’: Target customer warns new Apple Pay scam charged her $975—and Apple support is powerless

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

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‘If you want to be safe’: Expert says you shouldn’t link your bank account to Apple Pay

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‘It’s 2024’: Woman says restaurant worker shamed her for not having Apple Pay. But viewers are torn on who’s right

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

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