Reptilian brain · Urgency & Deception Tactics
Sneak-Into-Basket
Adding paid extras — insurance, warranties, donations, priority shipping — to the cart without an active choice, relying on you not to notice at checkout.
An everyday example
A pre-ticked travel insurance box; a 'protection plan' that appeared in the basket on its own.
What it can cost you
Paying for things you never chose.
Warning signs
- The total is higher than the item.
- I did not add that.
One thing to do
Read every line of the basket before paying and remove anything you did not add yourself; pay attention to pre-ticked boxes.
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