Emily is effectively locked out of the traditional job market due to a minor criminal record (a DUI and an aggravated assault conviction), forcing her into low-paying "independent contractor" catering work with no benefits.
Seeking a way out of her financial hole, she takes a "dummy shopper" gig recommended by a coworker. This involves using stolen credit card numbers to purchase high-ticket items for a fraud ring.
The film stars Aubrey Plaza as Emily Benetto, a young artist in Los Angeles struggling under the weight of $70,000 in student debt.
Emily is mentored by Theo Rossi 's character, Youcef, with whom she develops a relationship. As she grows more confident, she moves from being a simple participant to organizing her own dangerous scams, eventually leading to a violent confrontation and a move to South America to run her own operation. Critical Themes and Social Commentary
