A countdown or stock count that is not real (it resets, or never changes) The price goes up at checkout, or a fee appears only at the last step Adds an item, insurance, gift wrap, a tip or a donation to the cart by default An advertised deal is not available at checkout, and a dearer item is offered instead Paid placements or paid reviews are shown without an "Ad" or "Sponsored" label The "no" option uses guilt-trip or scary wording Buyers must sign up, download an app or share extra details to buy Cancelling needs a phone call or email, or the cancel option is hidden A free trial needs card or UPI autopay details A trial turns paid, or a plan renews, without a reminder The "yes" button is bright and the "no" option is faded, tiny or hidden Pop-ups ask again (app, phone number, notifications) after the buyer says no A choice uses double negatives, like "Untick if you do not want..." Boxes for offers or data sharing are ticked in advance