Brazenly copied! Here a subscription trap masquerades as the renowned Austrian daily newspaper “Der Standard”.
At first glance, the fake cannot be recognized: the structure, presentation, format and logo are based on the original (see random example article here ). The text is pseudo-editorial content and is fictitious.
The aim of this fake news is to get readers to click on one of the links embedded in the text, confident that they are reading the standard. These links ALL point to the same website. Be careful with untrue claims like this one:
Here's the deal: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is giving every Austrian the iPhone X for just €1. Yes, you read that right: €1!
This offer is part of a marketing campaign. Apple works with the company BMasters, which is responsible for distributing iPhones.
By the way, the linked website has something special: an iPhoneX is offered here for just one euro. All you have to do is specify where you want this iPhone to be sent. What this page does not clearly show, however, are the contractual terms and conditions.
These are described outside the visible area and are quite something. One can and may speak of consumer deception here, because concluding a contract in this way is neither valid nor permitted !
Because this €1 iPhoneX comes with tough conditions that only become clear when you scroll to the bottom of the page. This text is found in thinly printed letters:
What is Brainskilzz?
“Brainskilzz is not just another new game. Designed by gaming experts, it trains your mind while having fun. Stimulate your brain in ways you never thought possible!”How much is it?
“It's easy to cancel your membership. Membership has a trial period of 3 days. If the membership is not canceled during the trial period, you will be charged eighty-nine euros every 30 days until you cancel your membership.”
(Image representation corresponds to the ORIGINAL RESOLUTION)
Here the consumer is neither clearly informed about the costs nor is a valid contract concluded, as one remains ignorant of an essential detail of the contract, which is DELIBERATELY located in unclearly written sentences in the edge of the page that is not immediately visible.
Double ugh!
First lure people with fake news, then place expensive contract details as unrecognizably as possible. A “contract” concluded here is likely to be absolutely ineffective.
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