Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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☑️ Dark patterns are sneaky design tricks built to work against you. I'll break down some of the most common and show you what to watch for before you click.

☑️ Beware dark patterns
Websites and apps use dark patterns to get you to do things you don’t mean to do, like signing up for charges, missing hidden costs, or turning on features without knowing what they really do. Once you know what to look for, you can protect yourself by paying close attention.

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Chapters
0:00 Recognize and Avoid Dark Patterns
0:52 Dark or deceptive patterns
1:56 Examples of dark patterns


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