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)