30+ Obvious Scams That Have Become So Normalized People Don’t Even Notice

In today’s digital world, the rise of normalized scams, such as hidden subscription fees and misleading “free trial” offers, has become alarming. Many have become so embedded in daily transactions that they go unnoticed.

A recent viral social media thread has individuals sharing examples of these obvious scams, highlighting how consumers have seemingly just accepted these scams as normal.

This complacency not only poses a monetary risk but also undermines trust in honest businesses. See how many of these you recognize from the thread below.


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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.