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Navigating the Dark Side of Online Sales
This chapter begins with a humorous look at pet stories before shifting to a critical analysis of consumer behavior during end-of-year sales. Experts discuss 'dark patterns' in marketing that manipulate buyers, such as FOMO tactics and artificial scarcity. The chapter concludes with a call for stronger consumer protection regulations and offers tips for safely navigating the online shopping landscape.
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