Thursday, 16 July 2026

Avoid these sneaky subscription traps

Watch out for subscription trap tactics used in online ads to trick you into paying for services you don't want or need.

We aren’t talking about Netflix and Spotify here. We're talking about some online subscription businesses that offer a ‘free’ trial or ask you to pay a modest £1 fee, but in reality, leave you facing outrageous weekly or monthly charges. Check out the latest traps to watch out for and explore some of the sneaky tactics at play.

Source: Which? (16 Jul 2026) 

https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/2026/03/working-together-for-safer-bexley.html

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