Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on an online pharmacy platform for automatically renewing a three-month membership subscription without obtaining explicit user consent. #DarkPattern #Basketsneaking #CCPA

jagograhakjago's tweet image. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh  on an online pharmacy platform for automatically renewing a three-month membership subscription without obtaining explicit user consent. #DarkPattern #Basketsneaking #CCPA
jagograhakjago's tweet image. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh  on an online pharmacy platform for automatically renewing a three-month membership subscription without obtaining explicit user consent. #DarkPattern #Basketsneaking #CCPA

One of the issues here is the #BaitandSwitch #darkpattern used by the operator where a very short time is displayed to the consumer for their taxi to arrive but once they confirm their booking, the actual time for taxi to arrive is displayed which is much higher. What such a…

sachintaparia's tweet image. One of the issues here is the #BaitandSwitch #darkpattern used by the operator where a very short time is displayed to the consumer for their taxi to arrive but once they confirm their booking, the actual time for taxi to arrive is displayed which is much higher. What such a…

11 out of the 26 platforms who gave #CCPA a #DarkPattern free self-declaration are found to be having #DripPricing dark pattern this week. Clearly there are actions to be taken by @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare @jagograhakjago cnbctv18.com/business/drip-… @VishnuFNO @malpani @abhhimanyus

LocalCircles's tweet image. 11 out of the 26 platforms who gave #CCPA a #DarkPattern free self-declaration are found to be having #DripPricing dark pattern this week. Clearly there are actions to be taken by @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare @jagograhakjago
cnbctv18.com/business/drip-…
@VishnuFNO @malpani @abhhimanyus

A lot of consumers lately seem upset with #PrimeVideo because they find they are being subjected to the #ForcedAction #DarkPattern. An OTT subscription sold & later rental charges imposed & advertisements introduced on most content. @VishnuFNO @ggganeshh @letscinema @nakulvibhor

sachintaparia's tweet image. A lot of consumers lately seem upset with #PrimeVideo because they find they are being subjected to the #ForcedAction #DarkPattern. An OTT subscription sold & later rental charges imposed & advertisements introduced on most content. 
@VishnuFNO @ggganeshh @letscinema @nakulvibhor…

悪質すぎる広告で笑ってしまった。 #DarkPattern #詐欺UI

nakamura's tweet image. 悪質すぎる広告で笑ってしまった。 #DarkPattern #詐欺UI

Would like to see the leadership of top players here @Uber_India @rapidobikeapp @Olacabs to set an example by making their platforms #darkpattern free and drive up consumer trust. Hope @prabhjeet_s @sankaaravind @bhash will take it on! @dkhos @Ashutosh_Blr and @nammayatri

sachintaparia's tweet image. Would like to see the leadership of top players here @Uber_India @rapidobikeapp @Olacabs to set an example by making their platforms #darkpattern free and drive up consumer trust. 
Hope @prabhjeet_s @sankaaravind @bhash will take it on! @dkhos @Ashutosh_Blr  and @nammayatri…

11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…

sachintaparia's tweet image. 11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…


Changing prices on the last step after the consumer has selected the price/product combination qualifies as #ForcedAction #darkpattern which is the most common dark pattern with 73% of the 290 top Indian platforms using it. @Apollo24x7 there are several such concerns users have…

sachintaparia's tweet image. Changing prices on the last step after the consumer has selected the price/product combination qualifies as #ForcedAction #darkpattern which is the most common dark pattern with 73% of the 290 top Indian platforms using it. @Apollo24x7 there are several such concerns users have…

This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs

RajuGorai_class's tweet image. This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs
RajuGorai_class's tweet image. This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs
RajuGorai_class's tweet image. This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs
RajuGorai_class's tweet image. This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs


Out of the platforms that have submitted self declarations to #CCPA @jagograhakjago on being #darkpattern free, over 20 of them still have dark patterns as of today. Kindly implement an effective check and balance process @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare so the entire initiative…

sachintaparia's tweet image. Out of the platforms that have submitted self declarations to #CCPA @jagograhakjago on being #darkpattern free, over 20 of them still have dark patterns as of today. Kindly implement an effective check and balance process @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare so the entire initiative…

The homepage has a #darkpattern in how it shows the "Cred Cash". In this case, the user has not signed up for it, but it shows as an available cash when in fact it's a loan that requires a KYC and credit score. Presenting it as a "cash balance" is deceptive.

NCResq's tweet image. The homepage has a #darkpattern in how it shows the "Cred Cash". In this case, the user has not signed up for it, but it shows as an available cash when in fact it's a loan that requires a KYC and credit score. Presenting it as a "cash balance" is deceptive.

Good job by #Zepto in fixing the #DripPricing #darkpattern and removing the hidden charges. The #PrivacyZuckering dark pattern continues as is though where pricing is altered based on user profile, device type and other personal information. It is critical #CCPA @jagograhakjago

sachintaparia's tweet image. Good job by #Zepto in fixing the #DripPricing #darkpattern and removing the hidden charges. The #PrivacyZuckering dark pattern continues as is though where pricing is altered based on user profile, device type and other personal information.

It is critical #CCPA @jagograhakjago…

Beware of this #DarkPattern by #Amazon. It gives you the illusion of a massive discount while if you read the fine print (easy to miss on the phone) it's actually an EMI. The actual cost is in small lettering.

vibhurishi's tweet image. Beware of this #DarkPattern by #Amazon. It gives you the illusion of a massive discount while if you read the fine print (easy to miss on the phone) it's actually an EMI. The actual cost is in small lettering.

Hundreds of such complaints every month on @LocalCircles of this happening in India as well. It is the #ForcedAction #darkpattern in digital as well as physical world. But guess what, if @Uber @Uber_India wants to find such issues proactively and act, they easily can do so…

sachintaparia's tweet image. Hundreds of such complaints every month on @LocalCircles of this happening in India as well. It is the #ForcedAction #darkpattern in digital as well as physical world. But guess what, if @Uber @Uber_India wants to find such issues proactively and act, they easily can do so…

Uber drivers are reportedly avoiding passengers so that rides get canceled, allowing them to earn payment while saving on fuel. These people should lose their jobs.



Beware of SaaS Billing – it’s a #DarkPattern! Don’t let a free trial turn into a paid trap! Many times, software services charge monthly or yearly fees - without your clear consent. If you notice any violation, call the National Consumer Helpline at 1915 or WhatsApp at 8800001915


A #DarkPattern from Amazon Music. The email encourages you to renew, with a link to Amazon Music Settings. But clicking the link causes the subscription to be renewed automatically, and it takes effort to find the cancellation link and multiple clicks to actually cancel.

ColmDelaney1's tweet image. A #DarkPattern from Amazon Music. The email encourages you to renew, with a link to Amazon Music Settings. But clicking the link causes the subscription to be renewed automatically, and it takes effort to find the cancellation link and multiple clicks to actually cancel.

You know the #usability rule that you don’t overwhelm users with super long registration forms? It can actually be done on purpose, as a #darkpattern. “Wanna fill this super long form and hate your life or *simply* connect us to your socials?”


I otherwise like @aegeanairlines but their "40% discount for children" is a scam and a #darkpattern and I finally got sufficiently pissed off I’m going to expose it. tl;dr: The "40% off" is based on a fake fare, artificially inflated so it can then be discounted. The effective…

LeaVerou's tweet image. I otherwise like @aegeanairlines but their "40% discount for children" is a scam and a #darkpattern and I finally got sufficiently pissed off I’m going to expose it.

tl;dr: The "40% off" is based on a fake fare, artificially inflated so it can then be discounted. The effective…
LeaVerou's tweet image. I otherwise like @aegeanairlines but their "40% discount for children" is a scam and a #darkpattern and I finally got sufficiently pissed off I’m going to expose it.

tl;dr: The "40% off" is based on a fake fare, artificially inflated so it can then be discounted. The effective…

सुनिए! इस रविवार 'Podcast with Jagriti' में — कुछ कंपनियों द्वारा क्लब मेंबरशिप की आड़ में की जाने वाली Unfair Trade Practices और उनसे बचाव के बारे में! 📅 दिनांक: 29.06.2025 🕛 समय: दोपहर 12 बजे #PodcastwithJagriti #JagoGrahakJago #DarkPattern #FalseUrgency

jagograhakjago's tweet image. सुनिए! इस रविवार 'Podcast with Jagriti' में — कुछ कंपनियों द्वारा क्लब मेंबरशिप की आड़ में की जाने वाली Unfair Trade Practices और उनसे बचाव के बारे में!

📅 दिनांक: 29.06.2025
🕛 समय: दोपहर 12 बजे

#PodcastwithJagriti #JagoGrahakJago #DarkPattern #FalseUrgency…

8888. Full wipeout. Dark Patterns. #darkpattern Cycles.

mgogel's tweet image. 8888. Full wipeout. Dark Patterns. #darkpattern
Cycles.

I dub this era, the “Human Deflation.” As an indicator, the trend continues, I am about to break support at 8800 on low volume. The shadow ban and blacklist is in full effect. Reach, value, and intent is at an all time low. My story intertwined, I get it, so will you, in time.



One of @LocalCircles takeaways from its #darkpattern studies has been that they are more prevalent in markets with high competition. For #taxiaggregator services, #Bengaluru is the city where highest percentage of users reported experiencing them… More at:…

sachintaparia's tweet image. One of @LocalCircles takeaways from its #darkpattern studies has been that they are more prevalent in markets with high competition. For #taxiaggregator services, #Bengaluru is the city where highest percentage of users reported experiencing them… More at:…

@bewakoof Please don't use this kind of Dark Patterns in your email subject. Using sentences like "Your OTP ..." Is same as what pharmas using ORS on non ORS tetrapaks. Always makes the users frightened as why they are getting an OTP without their consent #deceptive #darkpattern

vukkumsp's tweet image. @bewakoof Please don't use this kind of Dark Patterns in your email subject. Using sentences like "Your OTP ..." Is same as what pharmas using ORS on non ORS tetrapaks. 
Always makes the users frightened as why they are getting an OTP without their consent #deceptive #darkpattern
vukkumsp's tweet image. @bewakoof Please don't use this kind of Dark Patterns in your email subject. Using sentences like "Your OTP ..." Is same as what pharmas using ORS on non ORS tetrapaks. 
Always makes the users frightened as why they are getting an OTP without their consent #deceptive #darkpattern
vukkumsp's tweet image. @bewakoof Please don't use this kind of Dark Patterns in your email subject. Using sentences like "Your OTP ..." Is same as what pharmas using ORS on non ORS tetrapaks. 
Always makes the users frightened as why they are getting an OTP without their consent #deceptive #darkpattern

11 out of the 26 platforms who gave #CCPA a #DarkPattern free self-declaration are found to be having #DripPricing dark pattern this week. Clearly there are actions to be taken by @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare @jagograhakjago cnbctv18.com/business/drip-… @VishnuFNO @malpani @abhhimanyus

LocalCircles's tweet image. 11 out of the 26 platforms who gave #CCPA a #DarkPattern free self-declaration are found to be having #DripPricing dark pattern this week. Clearly there are actions to be taken by @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare @jagograhakjago
cnbctv18.com/business/drip-…
@VishnuFNO @malpani @abhhimanyus

Day 20. Life-threatening illness. Doctors say treat now. @HDFCERGOGIC keeps sending the same rejection - same text, same date, no reason. Grievances, calls, CGO -> nothing. Delay & stress only. This isn’t an error — it’s a #DarkPattern Please RT #PatientRights #InsuranceFraud


@ArsenTomsky @inDrive The era of the blind algorithm should end now. We demand transparency. ⚖️ #InDrive #InDrive_India #DarkPattern

ghoshk52's tweet image. @ArsenTomsky @inDrive 
The era of the blind algorithm should end now. We demand transparency. ⚖️
#InDrive #InDrive_India #DarkPattern
ghoshk52's tweet image. @ArsenTomsky @inDrive 
The era of the blind algorithm should end now. We demand transparency. ⚖️
#InDrive #InDrive_India #DarkPattern
ghoshk52's tweet image. @ArsenTomsky @inDrive 
The era of the blind algorithm should end now. We demand transparency. ⚖️
#InDrive #InDrive_India #DarkPattern
ghoshk52's tweet image. @ArsenTomsky @inDrive 
The era of the blind algorithm should end now. We demand transparency. ⚖️
#InDrive #InDrive_India #DarkPattern

@niusde_ Ich wollte auf Ihrem Portal einen Artikel finden. Habe verschiedene Suchmaschinen benutzt. Bing von @Microsoft bietet mir dann einen #HassUndHetze Artikel der mit Journalismus nichts zu tun hat. #Shadowbanning ist in der EU verboten, da es ein #DarkPattern ist.

prunabluepepper's tweet image. @niusde_ Ich wollte auf Ihrem Portal einen Artikel finden. Habe verschiedene Suchmaschinen benutzt. Bing von @Microsoft bietet mir dann einen #HassUndHetze Artikel der mit Journalismus nichts zu tun hat. #Shadowbanning ist in der EU verboten, da es ein #DarkPattern ist.

What about #darkPattern when companies like #ClubMahindra sells you membership claiming offer is only for today..


@myntra #darkpattern #Myntra @FinMinIndia @jagograhakjago Not buying this item due to "Platform fee". Possibility of #GST fraud. On the top, Why I should pay Platform fee which i dont own ? Do I need to pay in any shop for using it to purchase item ?

0ASaksena's tweet image. @myntra #darkpattern #Myntra @FinMinIndia @jagograhakjago 
Not buying this item due to "Platform fee".  Possibility of #GST fraud. 
On the top, Why I should pay Platform fee which i dont own ? Do I need to pay in any shop for using it to purchase item ?

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on an online pharmacy platform for automatically renewing a three-month membership subscription without obtaining explicit user consent. #DarkPattern #Basketsneaking #CCPA

jagograhakjago's tweet image. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh  on an online pharmacy platform for automatically renewing a three-month membership subscription without obtaining explicit user consent. #DarkPattern #Basketsneaking #CCPA
jagograhakjago's tweet image. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh  on an online pharmacy platform for automatically renewing a three-month membership subscription without obtaining explicit user consent. #DarkPattern #Basketsneaking #CCPA

@LabourMinistry @HMOIndia @MCA21India please review this and put something in place that 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝒸𝑒𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝓇𝑒𝓈𝒾𝑔𝓃 #darkpattern is detected and severely punished. Especially the Human Resources [management] personnel: must be #defrocked #blacklisted . . . @citecommunity


Amt rcvd. So u r capable of refunding amt. Why make a customer toil for their refund? #DoBetter #mmtdelayedrefund #darkpattern @Rajesh_Magow


Speaking of bad metrics, I just noticed that @twitter no longer shows you link clicks anywhere. And I would be unsurprised if the external link clicks are being penalized - a clear #darkpattern of explicitly optimizing against the goals of their users.


If this is not disclosed upfront in a transparent manner to restaurants, it will also classify as #ForcedAction #darkpattern and should be addressed by #CCPA @jagograhakjago @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare @varunkhera22 @ChefKunalKapur @VijayGoelBJP @sagar_daryani @KabirSuriAzure

Here’s video proof of how rider allocation is being manipulated at @zomato . For 31 days we’ve escalated this, and nothing has changed. Our restaurant is repeatedly shown as ‘unavailable’ at peak hours while nearby outlets within 50 meters keep getting riders. This isn’t…



A lot of consumers lately seem upset with #PrimeVideo because they find they are being subjected to the #ForcedAction #DarkPattern. An OTT subscription sold & later rental charges imposed & advertisements introduced on most content. @VishnuFNO @ggganeshh @letscinema @nakulvibhor

sachintaparia's tweet image. A lot of consumers lately seem upset with #PrimeVideo because they find they are being subjected to the #ForcedAction #DarkPattern. An OTT subscription sold & later rental charges imposed & advertisements introduced on most content. 
@VishnuFNO @ggganeshh @letscinema @nakulvibhor…

One of the issues here is the #BaitandSwitch #darkpattern used by the operator where a very short time is displayed to the consumer for their taxi to arrive but once they confirm their booking, the actual time for taxi to arrive is displayed which is much higher. What such a…

sachintaparia's tweet image. One of the issues here is the #BaitandSwitch #darkpattern used by the operator where a very short time is displayed to the consumer for their taxi to arrive but once they confirm their booking, the actual time for taxi to arrive is displayed which is much higher. What such a…

@Frecciarossa_IT Avete regole capestro per i viaggiatori. Altro che Programma fedeltà. Dovreste stenderci i tappeti rossi per quanto vi abbiamo foraggiato. Sono veramente sdegnata per le vostre condizioni, strapiene di #darkpattern. Complimenti.


i am uninstalling #nobroker app, cannot continue using services that uses #darkpattern to take extra money from customers. I saw 2 of my friend fall for same trap today. ByeBye nobroker

satyapatiAI's tweet image. i am uninstalling #nobroker app, cannot continue using services that uses #darkpattern to take extra money from customers.  I saw 2 of my friend fall for same trap today.  ByeBye nobroker

Out of the platforms that have submitted self declarations to #CCPA @jagograhakjago on being #darkpattern free, over 20 of them still have dark patterns as of today. Kindly implement an effective check and balance process @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare so the entire initiative…

sachintaparia's tweet image. Out of the platforms that have submitted self declarations to #CCPA @jagograhakjago on being #darkpattern free, over 20 of them still have dark patterns as of today. Kindly implement an effective check and balance process @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare so the entire initiative…

I contacted your team again, but they continued to deny . I’d like to raise concerns about #transparency here. Why isn’t it clearly stated that rental agreement services come with a fee, rather than only stating “ragreement door step delivery ”? #darkpattern @AmitKumarA


悪質すぎる広告で笑ってしまった。 #DarkPattern #詐欺UI

nakamura's tweet image. 悪質すぎる広告で笑ってしまった。 #DarkPattern #詐欺UI

So we at @LocalCircles have just completed our second quarter audit of dark patterns prevailing on online platforms in India. Less than 3% of platforms in India are #darkpattern free and some have fixed a few of their #darkpatterns but majority Indian platforms seem to have…

sachintaparia's tweet image. So we at @LocalCircles have just completed our second quarter audit of dark patterns prevailing on online platforms in India.

Less than 3% of platforms in India are #darkpattern free and some have fixed a few of their #darkpatterns but majority Indian platforms seem to have…

One of the issues here is the #BaitandSwitch #darkpattern used by the operator where a very short time is displayed to the consumer for their taxi to arrive but once they confirm their booking, the actual time for taxi to arrive is displayed which is much higher. What such a…

sachintaparia's tweet image. One of the issues here is the #BaitandSwitch #darkpattern used by the operator where a very short time is displayed to the consumer for their taxi to arrive but once they confirm their booking, the actual time for taxi to arrive is displayed which is much higher. What such a…

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on an online pharmacy platform for automatically renewing a three-month membership subscription without obtaining explicit user consent. #DarkPattern #Basketsneaking #CCPA

jagograhakjago's tweet image. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh  on an online pharmacy platform for automatically renewing a three-month membership subscription without obtaining explicit user consent. #DarkPattern #Basketsneaking #CCPA
jagograhakjago's tweet image. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh  on an online pharmacy platform for automatically renewing a three-month membership subscription without obtaining explicit user consent. #DarkPattern #Basketsneaking #CCPA

La nueva interfaz de @platzi oculta la fecha en que se hizo el comentario. Particularmente yo usaba esa fecha como un indicador para saber cuánto tiempo tenía un curso. Ahora no hay forma de saberlo, eso afecta mi experiencia como estudiante. #Darkpattern

uxmerce's tweet image. La nueva interfaz de @platzi oculta la fecha en que se hizo el comentario. Particularmente yo usaba esa fecha como un indicador para saber cuánto tiempo tenía un curso. Ahora no hay forma de saberlo, eso afecta mi experiencia como estudiante. #Darkpattern

Dis donc la @Fnac vous vous foutez de la gueule du monde ? Vous savez que les #darkpattern sont des pratiques abusives contre le consommateur? Regarde cette beauté @pbeyssac . J'ai souvenir que ça genre de connerie t'intéresse.

ValentinBeaule's tweet image. Dis donc la @Fnac vous vous foutez de la gueule du monde ?
Vous savez que les #darkpattern sont des pratiques abusives contre le consommateur?
Regarde cette beauté @pbeyssac . J'ai souvenir que ça genre de connerie t'intéresse.

11 out of the 26 platforms who gave #CCPA a #DarkPattern free self-declaration are found to be having #DripPricing dark pattern this week. Clearly there are actions to be taken by @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare @jagograhakjago cnbctv18.com/business/drip-… @VishnuFNO @malpani @abhhimanyus

LocalCircles's tweet image. 11 out of the 26 platforms who gave #CCPA a #DarkPattern free self-declaration are found to be having #DripPricing dark pattern this week. Clearly there are actions to be taken by @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare @jagograhakjago
cnbctv18.com/business/drip-…
@VishnuFNO @malpani @abhhimanyus

A lot of consumers lately seem upset with #PrimeVideo because they find they are being subjected to the #ForcedAction #DarkPattern. An OTT subscription sold & later rental charges imposed & advertisements introduced on most content. @VishnuFNO @ggganeshh @letscinema @nakulvibhor

sachintaparia's tweet image. A lot of consumers lately seem upset with #PrimeVideo because they find they are being subjected to the #ForcedAction #DarkPattern. An OTT subscription sold & later rental charges imposed & advertisements introduced on most content. 
@VishnuFNO @ggganeshh @letscinema @nakulvibhor…

सावधान रहें, #BasketSneaking से बचें! 🛒❌ उपभोक्ता हमेशा अपना कार्ट जांचें ताकि छुपे हुए शुल्क से बच सकें! ✅ #SmartConsumer #DarkPattern #BasketSneaking

jagograhakjago's tweet image. सावधान रहें, #BasketSneaking से बचें! 🛒❌ उपभोक्ता हमेशा अपना कार्ट जांचें ताकि छुपे हुए शुल्क से बच सकें! ✅ #SmartConsumer #DarkPattern #BasketSneaking

Annoyed by endless pop-ups & forced purchases? Don’t let "Nagging" trick you into buying a report you don’t need! #DarkPattern

jagograhakjago's tweet image. Annoyed by endless pop-ups & forced purchases? Don’t let "Nagging" trick you into buying a report you don’t need! #DarkPattern

Don’t fall for Trick Questions! Online deals, subscriptions & surveys may use tricky words to mislead you. Read carefully before you click! #StaySmart #ConsumerAwareness #DarkPattern #TrickQuestion

jagograhakjago's tweet image. Don’t fall for Trick Questions!  Online deals, subscriptions & surveys may use tricky words to mislead you. Read carefully before you click!  #StaySmart #ConsumerAwareness #DarkPattern #TrickQuestion

Consumers always check your cart to uncheck the sneak charges. #DarkPattern #BasketSneaking #ConsumerAwareness

jagograhakjago's tweet image. Consumers always check your cart to uncheck the sneak charges. #DarkPattern #BasketSneaking #ConsumerAwareness

Would like to see the leadership of top players here @Uber_India @rapidobikeapp @Olacabs to set an example by making their platforms #darkpattern free and drive up consumer trust. Hope @prabhjeet_s @sankaaravind @bhash will take it on! @dkhos @Ashutosh_Blr and @nammayatri

sachintaparia's tweet image. Would like to see the leadership of top players here @Uber_India @rapidobikeapp @Olacabs to set an example by making their platforms #darkpattern free and drive up consumer trust. 
Hope @prabhjeet_s @sankaaravind @bhash will take it on! @dkhos @Ashutosh_Blr  and @nammayatri…

11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…

sachintaparia's tweet image. 11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…


सुनिए! इस रविवार 'Podcast with Jagriti' में — कुछ कंपनियों द्वारा क्लब मेंबरशिप की आड़ में की जाने वाली Unfair Trade Practices और उनसे बचाव के बारे में! 📅 दिनांक: 29.06.2025 🕛 समय: दोपहर 12 बजे #PodcastwithJagriti #JagoGrahakJago #DarkPattern #FalseUrgency

jagograhakjago's tweet image. सुनिए! इस रविवार 'Podcast with Jagriti' में — कुछ कंपनियों द्वारा क्लब मेंबरशिप की आड़ में की जाने वाली Unfair Trade Practices और उनसे बचाव के बारे में!

📅 दिनांक: 29.06.2025
🕛 समय: दोपहर 12 बजे

#PodcastwithJagriti #JagoGrahakJago #DarkPattern #FalseUrgency…

The "blended score" for listings on Apartments.com seems like #darkpattern review manipulation BS. Below you see a supposed 4.6-star blended rating, based on "10 Renter Reviews." Not bad right? Well, let's add up the actual stars for each review...

RobertFreundLaw's tweet image. The "blended score" for listings on Apartments.com seems like #darkpattern review manipulation BS.

Below you see a supposed 4.6-star blended rating, based on "10 Renter Reviews."

Not bad right? Well, let's add up the actual stars for each review...

Out of the platforms that have submitted self declarations to #CCPA @jagograhakjago on being #darkpattern free, over 20 of them still have dark patterns as of today. Kindly implement an effective check and balance process @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare so the entire initiative…

sachintaparia's tweet image. Out of the platforms that have submitted self declarations to #CCPA @jagograhakjago on being #darkpattern free, over 20 of them still have dark patterns as of today. Kindly implement an effective check and balance process @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare so the entire initiative…

Così, ci piace: un bel #cookiewall con un pizzico di #darkpattern. Non è meraviglioso che il buon esempio lo dia proprio @Agenzia_Ansa? Mi raccomando, però: il problema è il pizzicarolo con l'ecommerce, o il sitarello dell'ente pubblico che ha Google Analytics.

L4wfulN3rd's tweet image. Così, ci piace: un bel #cookiewall con un pizzico di #darkpattern.

Non è meraviglioso che il buon esempio lo dia proprio @Agenzia_Ansa?

Mi raccomando, però: il problema è il pizzicarolo con l'ecommerce, o il sitarello dell'ente pubblico che ha Google Analytics.

Changing prices on the last step after the consumer has selected the price/product combination qualifies as #ForcedAction #darkpattern which is the most common dark pattern with 73% of the 290 top Indian platforms using it. @Apollo24x7 there are several such concerns users have…

sachintaparia's tweet image. Changing prices on the last step after the consumer has selected the price/product combination qualifies as #ForcedAction #darkpattern which is the most common dark pattern with 73% of the 290 top Indian platforms using it. @Apollo24x7 there are several such concerns users have…

This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs

RajuGorai_class's tweet image. This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs
RajuGorai_class's tweet image. This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs
RajuGorai_class's tweet image. This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs
RajuGorai_class's tweet image. This is how @Apollo24x7 plays with policy,classic #DarkPattern drip pricing. Shows one price on product page, but final cart shows more. When questioned- “call customer care or email.” Nowhere on web or app is this disclosed. This is how companies dupe consumers. @ConsumerAffairs


The Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting a Stakeholders Meeting on Dark Patterns today to address consumer concerns in dark patterns. Stay informed, stay empowered! #DoCA #DarkPattern #ConsumerRights #JaagoGrahakJaago

jagograhakjago's tweet image. The Department of Consumer Affairs is hosting a Stakeholders Meeting on Dark Patterns today to address consumer concerns in dark patterns. Stay informed, stay empowered! #DoCA #DarkPattern #ConsumerRights #JaagoGrahakJaago

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