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‘At least eight people have already tried to scam me’: TikToker warns against Zelle scams on Facebook Marketplace

'ZELLE IS NOT THE SCAM. The scam is what they try to do once they get your Zelle.'

On Jul 3, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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woman greenscreen tiktok over rejection email caption 'World Market Hello (Candidate's name), My name is blank. I am Talent Acquisition Partner at World Market. I am reaching out to you in Steven's absence. He is currently on vacation. We want to thank you for taking the time to interview with us. We had a pleasure learning more about you, your experience and goals after connecting with the team, the hiring has decided to move forward with another candidate at this time. We would love ...' (l) woman greenscreen tiktok over rejection email caption 'Responding to a rejection email' (c) woman greenscreen tiktok over response caption 'Manager, Organic Social Media and Influencers- World Market Hi Cassandra, I personally wanted to reach out to apologize for the email you received from me in error. Unfortunately, by the time we recieved your application for our Social Media role we had just offered the position to another candidate...' (r)

‘Couldn’t even be bothered to put my name in’: TikToker responds to typo-riddled World Market job rejection email

'Proofreading is one of the skills I can bring to the team if you decide to move forward with an interview.'

On Jul 1, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘I’m not lovin’ it’: Former iHeartRadio employee says McDonald’s marketing team sent her 20 work emails on her wedding day

'The emails were vile.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘If you’re CCing somebody, that’s a direct act of violence’: Attorney explains the ‘art of war: corporate’

It's a how-to on weaponizing work email.

On Jun 23, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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man speaking at keyboard hand up caption 'It's interesting that none of us have taken a class on corporate speak but we all just innately get it' (l) man speaking at keyboard hand out caption 'Like if you see an email to someone and it says Ok. Fine. Sure. Will do' (c) man speaking at keyboard hands out caption 'We all know what that means It means Yea I'll do the task, but I hate you' (r)

‘If I like you, you receive at least 1 exclamation point’: Viral video on passive-aggressive corporate-speak sparks debate

'I thought it said and meant exactly what was written.'

On Jun 20, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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‘This notion that everyone is always available really needs to end’: TikToker calls out persistent work emails he receives while on vacation, sparking discussion

'That place does not exist while I’m on vacation.'

On Jun 17, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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‘This is actually so upsetting’: TikToker calls out Ulta for insensitive Kate Spade email promotion

'I couldn't believe this but yikes it's real.'

On May 2, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

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3 top email marketing platforms for creators

Here's what you need to know.

On Oct 7, 2021 by Grace Stanley

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Computer repairman behind Biden email story is a pro-Trump conspiracy theorist

John Paul Isaac says he fears being assassinated like 'Seth Rich.'

On Oct 14, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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The 7 best ways to send an encrypted email

Here are some services you can use to send encrypted emails.

On Jul 12, 2020 by Libby Cohen

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Chris D’Elia releases email exchanges with his accusers

He wanted to prove he asked them their ages.

On Jun 25, 2020 by Esther Bell

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Conspiracy theorist accidentally emails Justice Department, launches inquiry into himself

They forgot to double check before hitting 'send.'

On May 1, 2020 by Claire Goforth

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Chuck E. Cheese assures it’s a ‘clean and sanitary environment’ amid coronavirus

Every company feels obligated to send a coronavirus email—and it’s a meme.

On Mar 13, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

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Riots break out after a fake email about coronavirus went viral

Rioters attacked hospitals and burned blockades.

On Feb 20, 2020 by Brooke Sjoberg

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Popular email apps are scraping the content of messages and selling them to 3rd-party companies

These popular email apps are scraping and selling your data

At least one company has defended the practice.

On Feb 11, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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