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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Left: Picture frame holding a hidden camera in an Airbnb under caption reading "Realizing this picture frame in my airbnb wasn't there earlier in the day in the middle of my shower..." Middle: Brunette woman Right: Caption reading "Yall see the camera right.."

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“That’s terrifying”: Airbnb guest finds hidden camera disguised as picture frame in the bathroom

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

Woman holding box containing doorbell security camera in kitchen while looking upset and confused on left. Doorbell security camera on wall on right.

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‘So not only do you have to buy the camera…’: Woman buys Blink doorbell. Then she realizes she’s been bamboozled

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

Woman with bags on porch(l), Doordash app on phone(c), Cat on porch(r)

Customer catches DoorDash delivery driver stealing her cat

‘I want my cat back’: Customer catches DoorDash delivery driver stealing her cat off the porch. So why are viewers split?

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

Man looking at camera(l+r), Walmart cart(c)

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‘Now you know’: Walmart shopper covers the camera when at self-checkout. Here’s what happens

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

Braden Bjella

Woman issues warning to everyone who has security cameras

Security Camera Scare

‘You could hear a man’s voice coming from our cameras’: Woman issues warning to everyone who has security cameras

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

Home Depot customer notices something unusual on the security cameras in the store

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‘Is that real?’: Home Depot customer notices something unusual on the security cameras in the store

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

Man talking(L+r), Mechanic working on engine(c)

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‘I’m not doing anything sketchy’: Mechanic calls out driver for leaving cabin camera on during repair. Is that legal?

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