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‘Verizon does the same thing’: AT&T customer opens her phone bill. Then she says a $200 mystery charge was added

2 days ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

Many of us blindly pay our bills every month without checking the line items. Whether it’s autopay or paying online, most people don’t take the time to make sure that they’re being charged properly. An AT&T customer says she recently realized that she’s been overcharged for her cell phone plan for two years. And she claims that her carrier, AT&T, is refusing to refund her. Ashley (@ashleyforbes4) shared her story on TikTok late this week. She is definitely not happy with her AT&T.
Target shopper admits to using Cat & Jack uniforms all year, returning them at end of the year to get $375 back

3 days ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

Kids are wildly expensive. Between food, entertainment, and clothes, parents are constantly pulling out their wallets. It’s only natural for them to look for ways to save some of that hard-earned cash. One mom says she has a creative way to save money: Simply return their school uniforms to Target after they’ve worn them all year. Earlier this week, Emily Serr (@emilyserrat0) shared this cost-cutting strategy with her TikTok followers.
‘Here’s your proof’: Customer wants to return cat food to Amazon. But first they have to prove their cat doesn’t like it

3 days ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

Even if you’re loath to give more money to one of the world’s richest men, it’s kind of hard to avoid ordering from Amazon. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the convenience factor. It’s sort of like the Walmart of online shopping. Amazon seems to sell practically everything. It’s also got a reputation for having a simple return policy that further entices buyers. One customer claims that Amazon’s return policy isn’t quite so simple for one item: cat food.
Shopper pops open a jar of Pace Salsa. Then they find a foreign object in it

3 days ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

A woman claims that she found something that definitely didn’t belong in her jar of salsa. Her experience is inspiring others to warn people to always be vigilant about checking their food. Michelle (@cmeshelllll) says it happened when she was prepping stuffed bell peppers. Michelle opened a jar of salsa, as per the recipe, and thought she was looking at a piece of green bell pepper. Then she says she realized it was something else entirely: a very long piece of green plastic.
‘I’m sorry I embarrassed you’: Server waits on a couple. Then she calls out the boyfriend for not tipping

4 days ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

A teacher schooled a customer at her second job and learned a lesson about getting fired for cause. Melly (@picklejuicelover33) says her last table of the night at the restaurant where she worked did not tip her. Afterward, she confronted the boyfriend about it. Now she’s out of a second source of income. But she’s hoping the man learned his lesson. Melly posted her story on TikTok. It sparked a serious debate about whether she was in the wrong and whether tipping culture is indeed out of control.
Woman checks into Airbnb near French quarter. Then the host warns her about vampires in a handwritten note

5 days ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

New Orleans is widely considered one of the most supernatural places in America. The gothic architecture, rich history that weaves French, Native American, and African diasporas, and legends of ghosts and other creatures all contribute to a distinct feeling of being at an inflection point between worlds. One woman may have gotten a much closer look at one of New Orleans’ paranormal creatures than she bargained for when she stayed at an Airbnb near the French Quarter.
Couple says man hacked their Alexa after hearing his voice and seeing his face

5 days ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

A couple is convinced that someone hacked the Amazon Alexa in their bedroom and woke one of them up in the middle of the night. Tessa Sinatro (@tessa_who) documented the disturbing experience on TikTok. Sinatro, a culinary influencer, says that it all began while her girlfriend Carly Shapiro was walking the dog. Neither had been feeling well, so they were going to bed early. Sinatro says she was lying in bed watching TV and watching videos on her phone.
‘This isn't just Aldi. This is in every grocery store’: Woman says you should always look for this word on your chicken—otherwise, it’s ’lab grown’

6 days ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

It’s only natural to want get the best possible meat at the grocery store. But beyond reading the sell-by date and checking the item for freshness, it can be difficult to actually know the conditions in which our meat is raised and harvested. Creator Lilly Gibson (@lillygibson19805) has advice about buying chicken that might give some people the ick. While shopping, Gibson picks up a package of chicken to make her point.
Man sits at a bar. Then a bartender slips him a note

6 days ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

Telling a customer they’re cut off is among the more awkward conversations a bartender can have. You never know how they’ll react to being told they can’t have any more alcohol. And for the person cut off, it can be a humiliating experience. One bartender may have found a way to cut off someone who’s had one too many that has the least chance of causing a scene: slip them a discreet note. Chris Evans (@chrisevans8832) posted a TikTok of the note he purportedly received at a watering hole.
‘Gotta pay $40 to use it’: Shopper scores $499 Nintendo Switch 2. Then they notice a major feature missing

1 week ago | themarysue.com | Claire Goforth

Getting a new console is an exciting experience for any gamer. With costs that often run upwards of several hundred dollars without games or accessories, it’s also a rather expensive endeavor. Still, the thrill of discovering the new features and games on a new console drives many to make that investment. One gamer says they recently bought a Nintendo Switch 2 for $499 only to realize that it’s missing a key feature. You can’t use YouTube on it.