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A social media influencer was recently arrested after a video she posted showed her preparing to steal from a Target store using fake barcodes. The video, part of what seems to be a larger trend of influencers attempting to showcase “hacks” or “life pro-tips” that frequently turn out to be crimes, shows the influencer, identified as Marlena, meticulously planning her theft. This highlights a concerning trend: the normalization of criminal activity through social media platforms.
The influencer’s brazen approach is especially unsettling. Her TikTok account, boasting nearly 300,000 followers, documented her entire process—from selecting items to placing them in her car.… Continue reading
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