According to Starbucks Workers United, the organization has unionized 400 stores and over 10,000 members since banning together in 2021. The operation claims to be formed by a group of baristas working together to improve their working conditions, giving them the power to negotiate with their employers as “equals.” Last week, they settled with corporate to …
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‘How did you know?’: 7-Eleven shopper finds trick to spot hidden card skimmers
Fraud is all around, and scammers are getting more creative with how and where they steal your information. In this viral video, a TikToker issued a PSA, showing how credit card skimmers can be anywhere, even your local gas station. TikTok user Mr. Pete (@theresastoneinmyboot) showed that he was at the gas station, buying some …
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‘You’re using a credit card for $1?’: Woman says she was shamed for using a credit card to purchase $1 bag of chips
Everyone has their own opinions on credit card usage, and one TikToker learned people can be quick to judge when your opinions don’t match up with theirs. In a recent video, TikTok creator Jamie Spalding shared how she was judged while using her credit card to buy a bag of chips that cost $1. “As …
‘We accept card, Apple Pay, Google Pay’: Jimmy John’s worker throws customer’s sandwich in trash after he tries to pay with cash
The internet is riled up after a video of a man confronting a Jimmy John’s worker over their “no cash” policy went viral. In a video that has since been deleted from a YouTube user named Bo Huggabee, but has been reposted by TikTok user @sarah_conner1, a shopper can be seen interacting with an employee …
Credit Card Gurus Share Secrets For Big Rewards On Travel Spending
MERLE COOPER/UPROXX Not all of us are born into generational wealth. While people like Darrell Booker are out there helping educate people on how to achieve financial security and abundance, it’s ultimately up to each individual to read up on life hacks and budget tips to save more money. Financial literacy is our responsibility. If …
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Clever woman figured out how to get the name and address of the person who stole her credit card
There was a massive jump in credit card fraud in America in 2021 due to the pandemic. According to CNET, fraud involving credit cards jumped 69% from 2020 to 2021, affecting 13 million Americans and costing $9 billion. In a world where online transactions are part of everyday life, it’s hard to completely protect your …
‘I feel like I got played’: Teacher says Wendy’s corporate sent her a gift card. Then she tried to redeem it at the drive-thru
Wendy’s sent Ms.Ramirez, a dedicated teacher in Texas, some goodies this Valentine’s Day. Her students all got Frosty Key Tags. Ms. Ramirez was also sent a Frosty Key Tag and a $25 gift card. However, she ran into an unexpected challenge when she tried to redeem the gift card at a drive-thru. Ms. Ramirez’s page …
‘They just tried to hit my card with $333’: Customer shares why you should never have a card on file with Verizon
Recently, Verizon was accused by a user on TikTok of fraudulently withdrawing almost $1,000 from her account and then refusing to immediately refund it. While this incident was frustrating enough for the original TikToker, another user’s video suggests that this may be a pattern of behavior for the company. In a clip with over 20,000 …
Customer Demands Business Accept His Credit Card Transaction, But Manager Maliciously Denies It On Very Specific Terms
Gone are the days when store clerks check IDs along with credit cards, or even handle the credit card at all. And if you have to “sign” that little electronic pad, any scribble will do. OP, though, was working retail back in the day when a store clerk could match your ID to your card …
‘It’s almost like you’re getting punished for getting out of debt’: Woman questions why credit score went down after paying off card
A woman questioned America’s credit system after paying off her credit card, only to have her credit score negatively impacted. In the 5-second video, TikToker Mati (@matixxjo) faces the camera as the following text appears on screen: “Wanna talk about a SCAM? I just paid off one of my credit cards and my credit score …
‘It’s getting out of hand’: Expert warns you shouldn’t tip at Twin Peaks with your credit card
Attorney Paige Sparks (@lawyerpaige)has ignited a conversation on tipping culture and business ethics with her viral TikTok video, amassing over 250,000 views. Sparks takes aim at Twin Peaks, a restaurant chain she describes as the “lumberjack version of Hooters,” for its controversial tipping policy that has waitresses shouldering credit card fees on customer tips. The …
What Does a Blue Card Mean in Soccer? Proposal Explained
FIFA doesn’t seem so hot on the idea, but grassroots Football Association players who trialed “sin bins” actually appreciated the change. Source: Getty Images A blue card in soccer would provide another disciplinary measure for unruly players, but the International Football Association Board (IFAB) reportedly backtracked on plans to introduce the new card color on …
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