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Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Noise Cancelling
£49.99
Sold by: TechDeals UK
⚠ Fake Review Alert
43%
of reviews appear to be fake or incentivized. We detected patterns consistent with review farms.
💰 Price Manipulation
Inflated
This "sale" price is only 3% below the average selling price over the last 90 days.
🏭 Seller Trust
Medium
This seller has 47 days of history. Limited track record for high-value items.

📈 Price History (Last 6 Months)

6 months ago Today
Insight: This product was £42.99 just 3 weeks ago. The "RRP" of £89.99 has never been the actual selling price.

🚨 Dark Patterns Detected

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Fake Urgency Timer

The "Deal ends in 2:34:17" countdown resets for every visitor. This is a manipulation tactic.

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Artificial Scarcity

"Only 3 left in stock" - This seller has shown the same message for 2 weeks. Stock appears unlimited.

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Social Proof Manipulation

"47 people viewing this" - This number is inflated or fabricated to create pressure.

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Online Shopping: Then vs Now

1998

  • ✅ Price was the price
  • ✅ Reviews from real buyers
  • ✅ "Add to cart" meant add to cart
  • ✅ No tracking across sites
  • ✅ Simple checkout process
  • ✅ Clear return policies
  • ✅ Honest product descriptions

2024

  • ❌ Dynamic pricing by your profile
  • ❌ 30-40% fake reviews
  • ❌ Dark patterns everywhere
  • ❌ Tracked for weeks by ads
  • ❌ Subscription traps, hidden fees
  • ❌ Restocking fees, return friction
  • ❌ AI-generated fake descriptions

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