SALE is a SCAM – The Biggest Scam

"SALE is a SCAM? Let’s reveal the hidden truth about discounts you never noticed!"

Why We Love Sales FOMO: Fear of Missing Out Timer countdowns trick your brain Discounts feel like “free money”

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The Big Question? Are these discounts real or just fake price games?

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How Brands Fool You Increase MRP → Then show “50% OFF” Same item cheaper before or after sale “Only 2 left” stock lies

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Fake Discount Example Product worth ₹1000 Listed as ₹2000 Shown as “50% OFF – Now ₹999” (But it was never ₹2000!)

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Online Sale Tricks Flash sales force quick decisions Bundles make you buy more 70–90% OFF banners are mostly fake

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When Sales are Real End-of-season clearance Old stock before new launches Brand loyalty discounts

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How to Protect Yourself 1. Compare prices on multiple sites 2.Buy only if you already needed it

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A sale is only worth it if you were ready to buy it at full price.” Don’t get trapped by fake discounts

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