a form of fraud used in retail sales but also employed in other contexts, typically involving enticing purchases of substituted goods by unsuspecting customers
Phone callers who say 3 words should ring alarm bells – hang up immediately: If a mystery caller drops this specific phrase, you could be the target of a highly ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/phone-callers-who-say-3-37761588
The rise of misleading ‘bait-and-switch’ jobs—and how to avoid them: Nearly one in five workers say their job has changed significantly since they were hired ...
fastcompany.com/91621593/the-rise-of-misleading-bait-and-switch-jobs-and-how-to-avoid-them
Telfar’s Paris Troll & Vuitton’s Talk-of-the-Town Turn: News and notes on Nicolas Ghesquière’s practical Louis Vuitton show, Telfar Clemens’s Paris-to-Brooklyn ...
puck.news/telfars-paris-troll-and-vuittons-talk-of-the-town-turn/
‘Bait and switch’? Coral Gables, other cities asked to cover higher Underline costs
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htmedia.page.link Sep 16
House-hunting in Bengaluru is ‘full-time job’ — Viral post highlights ghost listings, bait-and-switch pricing & more
livemint.com/industry/real-estate/househunting-in-bengaluru-is-full-time-job-viral-post-highlights-ghost-listings-bait-and-switch-pricing-more-11789522037914.html
Florida attorney general sues Netflix over ‘bait-and-switch’ on privacy for kids: Florida’s attorney general filed a sweeping lawsuit against Netflix ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-attorney-general-sues-netflix-bait-switch-privacy-kids-rcna597046
Bar owners are considering legal action after Sunday Ticket bait-and-switch: ‘Textbook enshittification’
awfulannouncing.com/nfl/screwed-bar-owners-sunday-ticket-everpass-directv.html
Trump Confronted on Cowardly Air Force One Bait and Switch: The president claimed that he faced a “greater risk” after his getaway on Air Force One in a catering ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-confronted-on-cowardly-air-force-one-bait-and-switch/
Key FactsTrump Questioned Over Secret Air Force One Decoy Flight
Aug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- According to the report, a Secret Service operation in July moved Trump by catering van to a secret Air Force C-32A after an Iranian assassination threat, with only a few people aware of the switch.
- Journalists and White House staff aboard the former Air Force One believed they were flying with Trump, while the aircraft was reportedly used as a decoy.
- At Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday, August 11, after returning from the Patriot Games in Ohio, Trump said he had followed Secret Service and military instructions and that the secret aircraft may have faced greater risk.
- CNN chief political analyst David Axelrod said on Monday, August 10, that passengers should have been told about the reason at least afterward because a plane considered unsafe for Trump would also have been unsafe for them.
Any consequential president has a lot of threats. Non-consequential presidents don’t get threatened—and I think that I’m maybe the most consequential president.— Donald Trump; remarks to the media after the decoy flight at Joint Base Andrews, addressing threats against presidents.
Physical Media Fans Are Sick Of Expensive Vinyl Albums With Unfinished Tracks Or Missing Songs: ‘A Bait-and-Switch Isn’t Cool’
kotaku.com/physical-media-fans-are-sick-of-expensive-vinyl-albums-with-unfinished-tracks-or-missing-songs-a-bait-and-switch-isnt-cool-2000721582
Trump Awkwardly Explains His Latest Iran Bait and Switch: The president was cornered on why he called off the “biggest” strikes since World War II.
thedailybeast.com/trump-awkwardly-explains-his-latest-iran-bait-and-switch/
Key FactsTrump Attempts to Explain Another Cancellation of Iran Strikes
Aug 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- On Friday, after what he described as a surprise Iranian attack during a temporary pause in the war, Trump announced strikes he called the biggest since World War II.
- On Saturday evening, he called off the planned attacks, which the Associated Press said was the eighth suspension of planned strikes during the five-month conflict.
- On Sunday, Trump said during a flight to Washington that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and specifically Iran had asked him to cancel the attacks.
- According to the article, 18 U.S. service members had died since the war began, while the Trump administration had sought to revise that figure.
I’m not looking to kill people, because people die. A lot of people die and we don’t want that.— Donald Trump; said during a gaggle with reporters on Air Force One en route to Washington, D.C., as he explained why he called off a planned attack on Iran.
windowslatest.com Jul 31
Microsoft could lose 10% of global revenue over Copilot price hike as UK opens bait-and-switch probe
windowslatest.com/2026/07/31/microsoft-could-lose-10-of-global-revenue-over-copilot-price-hike-as-uk-opens-bait-and-switch-probe/
Letters: 2 executions too much for prison workers | Data center bait-and-switch: Two executions are planned for Tuesday, showing little care for the prison ...
orlandosentinel.com/2026/07/28/letters-2-executions-too-much-for-prison-workers-data-center-bait-and-switch/
Van Hollen: Trump hit Saudi Arabia with ‘bait and switch’ by tying Israel relations to nuclear deal
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5990897-van-hollen-trump-saudi-deal/
OpinionTrump’s Board of Peace is all hat, no cattle, to no one’s surprise : The Board of Peace, then, is best understood as a paradigmatic example of a grandiose ...
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/5962968-trump-grandiose-plans-unfulfilled/
mb.com.ph Jul 08
Prosecutors leave VP Sara defense lawyers stumped with redirect bait and switch on NBI witness
mb.com.ph/2026/07/08/prosecutors-leave-vp-sara-defense-lawyers-stumped-with-redirect-bait-and-switch-on-nbi-witness
tvfanatic.com Jun 19
Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 7 Completely Changes The Story — Review: With Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 7, this show has officially completed its switch ...
tvfanatic.com/dutton-ranch-season-1-episode-7-review-den-of-sin-recap/
Kurtenbach: Bait, switch, and subpoenas — FIFA shows the beautiful game’s ugly side at 2026 World Cup
mercurynews.com/2026/06/09/kurtenbach-world-cup-fifa-ugly-tickets-prices-soccer-lawyers/
Fiction Horizon Jun 13
The Batman Part II May Have Just Pulled Off the Biggest Casting Bait-and-Switch of the Year
fictionhorizon.com/the-batman-part-ii-may-have-just-pulled-off-the-biggest-casting-bait-and-switch-of-the-year/
Online ‘bargain’ price changes when you click through. What’s that about?: Being misled by too-good-to-be-true prices is common online, but it's not always ...
1news.co.nz/2026/06/13/online-bargain-price-changes-when-you-click-through-whats-that-about/
tvfanatic.com Jun 12
Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 6 Review: Is This Show Switching On Us?: Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 6 raises concerns about the show trying to circumvent the ...
tvfanatic.com/dutton-ranch-season-1-episode-6-review-a-cowboy-saint-recap/
Straight Arrow Jun 04
The White House launched an Aliens website with UFO imagery and language about a 60-year government cover-up, then revealed it was actually an ICE arrest ... Show more
Young MC On Freedom 250 Controversy: “It Was A Bait-And-Switch”: The 'Bust a Move' rapper says he dropped out of the Washington, D.C ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/young-mc-drops-out-the-great-american-state-fair-1235569609/
White House’s UFO-Inspired ‘Aliens’ Site Triggers Bait-and-Switch Backlash: ‘Fascist Garbage’
thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/white-house-ufo-aliens-website-illegal-immigration/
Lawsuit alleges Amazon feature is ‘bait and switch’: A new lawsuit claims Amazon tricks shoppers by advertising lower prices for subscribing to products before ...
seattletimes.com/business/amazon/amazon-sued-over-subscribe-save-feature/
0xsid.com May 21
Google's Antigravity Bait and Switch | Sid's Blog
0xsid.com/blog/antigravity-bait-n-switch
CNN’s Abby Phillip Bombards Trump With Video Receipts on $1 Billion Ballroom: ‘What in the Bai ...
mediaite.com/media/news/cnns-abby-phillip-bombards-trump-with-video-receipts-on-1-billion-ballroom-what-in-the-bait-and-switch/
Apple to pay iPhone buyers $250 million after lawsuit claims it hyped non-existent AI in ‘bait and switch’
mercurynews.com/2026/05/06/apple-pay-iphone-buyers-250-million-lawsuit-ai/
CNN Airs Damning Montage Of Trump Ballroom Vows: 'What In The Bait And Switch Is This?'
huffpost.com/entry/cnn-montage-of-trump-ballroom-vows-what-in-the-bait-and-switch-is-this_n_69fb66c5e4b0cb033e4de36b
The Bulwark May 06
Trump said his ballroom would be privately funded.
Then the price tag climbed from $200M to $300M to $400M.
Now Senate Republicans are eyeing $1 billion in ... Show more
The Bulwark | Substack
The Bulwark | Substack
Musk vs OpenAI: ‘Bait and switch’ claim rocks trial – 7 key takeaways: Elon Musk’s testimony in the OpenAI trial alleges a ‘bait and switch’ ...
financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/musk-vs-openai-bait-and-switch-claim-rocks-trial-7-key-takeaways/4224497/
Key FactsMusk Challenges OpenAI's Shift from Nonprofit Roots
May 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Musk portrayed OpenAI as a charity that founders Altman and Brockman betrayed by moving away from the nonprofit model.
- He highlighted his role in securing top talent and critical computing partnerships crucial to OpenAI's foundation.
- Concerns about AI safety were raised, with Musk criticizing Larry Page's indifference to existential risks.
- The trial featured tense exchanges and debate over AI extinction risks and Musk's use of OpenAI's technology for his own AI firm.
It was specifically meant to be for a charity that does not benefit any individual person. I could've started it as a for-profit and I specifically chose not to.— Elon Musk testified that OpenAI was intended to be a charity that would not benefit any individual person, and that he chose not to start it as a for-profit.
Why Fox News is so mad at Abigail Spanberger: Virginia’s new governor accused of bait-and-switch by right-wing media
salon.com/2026/04/15/why-fox-news-is-so-mad-at-abigail-spanberger/
A major diplomatic row seems to be brewing over the "fine print" of the two-week ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran ... Show more
Nuclear bait-and-switch? REVEALED! Iran’s Farsi ceasefire plan has a hidden clause suspiciously missing from English version
Nuclear bait-and-switch? REVEALED! Iran’s Farsi ceasefire plan has a hidden clause suspiciously missing from English version
Dragon Ball Daima Wasted the Anime's Biggest Fusion Opportunity: Dragon Ball's latest anime pulled a rude bait-and-switch with this clearly missed opportunity.
screenrant.com/dragon-ball-anime-wasted-opportunity-fusion-bug-anime-revival/
The 'Affordability Act' is a multibillion-dollar bait-and-switch | Guest column: Despite its feel‑good name, Virginia’s “Fair and Affordable Electric Rates and ...
richmond.com/opinion/column/article_da16d7af-5f5d-49ac-a0e5-0c865bd3e4a1.html
Starlink price hike sparks ‘bait and switch’ claims from pilots: The SpaceX subsidiary increased rates for its satellite internet service on general aviation ...
expressnews.com/business/article/starlink-price-hike-pilots-change-org-petition-22198709.php
Nuclear bait-and-switch? REVEALED! Iran’s Farsi ceasefire plan has a hidden clause suspiciously missing from English version
wionews.com/world/nuclear-bait-and-switch-revealed-iran-s-farsi-ceasefire-plan-has-a-hidden-clause-suspiciously-missing-from-english-version-1775628676518
'I’m not valued': The reasons foreign residents are leaving Sweden: The decision to bring in stricter citizenship rules is by far the chief factor pushing ...
thelocal.se/20260113/a-bait-and-switch-the-reasons-foreign-residents-are-leaving-sweden
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There's no such thing as an Arizona Independent Party, a judge said in a ruling that accused Arizona's top elections official of a "bait and ... Show more
Arizona Independent Party to appeal ruling erasing name
Arizona Independent Party to appeal ruling erasing name
AT&T is trying to drive you to a new plan by making its old ones worse: AT&T is increasing legacy plans by a substantial amount, timed suspiciously close to the ...
androidauthority.com/att-legacy-price-increase-3650429/
OpinionOpinion | The Coming Iranian Revolution: Ayatollah Khomeini’s bait-and-switch game in the early years of the Islamic regime turned many of the people against it ...
nytimes.com/2026/03/03/opinion/iran-revolution-khomeini-shah.html
OpinionStarlink’s Pricing Shift: A Bait and Switch for General Aviation: In late February and early March 2026, Starlink abruptly restructured how its in-flight ...
flyingmag.com/starlinks-pricing-shift-a-bait-and-switch-for-general-aviation/
'He Starts Backtracking': Woman Who Negotiates For A Living Goes To Toyota Dealership For Specific Car. Then They Ask For Deposit
motor1.com/news/789131/toyota-dealership-deposit-bait-and-switch/
'I'm not valued': The reasons foreign residents are leaving Sweden: The decision to bring in stricter citizenship rules is by far the chief factor pushing ...
thelocal.se/20260113/a-bait-and-switch-the-reasons-foreign-residents-are-leaving-sweden
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The Globe and Mail Feb 18
OpinionMark Carney, master of the policy bait and switch: A closer examination shows the decision to scrap the mandate follows a pattern of climate-related changes
theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-mark-carney-master-of-the-policy-bait-and-switch/
Texas Man Drives 1 Hour To Cadillac Dealer To Look At Ford F-150. Then He Crashes Out After Meeting The Salesman
motor1.com/news/787444/man-crashes-out-at-cadillac-dealer/
the-sun.com Feb 17
Uber Eats customers using sneaky ‘bait-and-switch’ tactic to slash food delivery costs, but drivers call it...
the-sun.com/money/15855421/uber-eats-customers-food-delivery-tip-baiting/
"Like new" Ryzen 9 9900X3D Amazon order turns into a shocking CPU bait-and-switch scandal — shopper duped in outrageous Ryzen 9 3900X scam
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/like-new-ryzen-9-9900x3d-amazon-order-turns-into-a-shocking-cpu-bait-and-switch-scandal-shopper-duped-in-outrageous-ryzen-9-3900x-scam
Influencers are 'swipefishing' anti-ICE information into Instagram carousels: It's a clever bait-and-switch tactic.
mashable.com/article/influencers-ice-info-swipefishing-instagram-tiktok-carousel
Experts Warn That MAHA Bait-and-Switch by RFK Jr. and Trump 'Means Big Money for Big Wellness'
commondreams.org/news/public-citizen-maha-report
Netflix’s Can This Love Be Translated? begins like a classic romantic comedy but quickly shifts into psychological drama, surprising many viewers in Thailand ... Show more
Netflix's Can This Love Be Translated? has a bait and switch plot
Netflix's Can This Love Be Translated? has a bait and switch plot
tvfanatic.com Feb 01
The Night Manager Season 2 Finale Review: Bait and Switch: On The Night Manager's Season 2 finale, Roper unleashes his fait accompli and leaves our review caught ...
tvfanatic.com/the-night-manager-season-2-finale-review-bait-and-switch/
Red Sox sued by own fans over alleged 'bait-and-switch' ticket tactics: A trio of Red Sox fans are suing the team for alleged “junk fees” and “drip pricing” on ...
nypost.com/2026/01/30/sports/red-sox-fans-suing-team-over-illusorily-low-prices-on-tickets/
OnlyFans 'baits and switches' customers with false promises, lawsuit claims
mashable.com/article/onlyfans-subscription-class-action-lawsuit
'I'm not valued': The reasons foreign residents are leaving Sweden: The decision to bring in stricter citizenship rules is by far the chief factor pushing ...
thelocal.se/20260113/a-bait-and-switch-the-reasons-foreign-residents-are-leaving-sweden
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Milwaukee police say they have seen multiple instances in the last two months of suspects using the app Grindr to commit "bait and switch robberies ... Show more
Milwaukee police warn of an increase in robberies tied to online dating meet-ups
Milwaukee police warn of an increase in robberies tied to online dating meet-ups
1587 Prime accused of bait-and-switch by local vendor: ‘Misleading customers’: Matt Shatto, owner of Betty Rae’s ice cream and Shatto Milk Company ...
kansascity.com/news/local/article314295001.html
$999 RTX 5090 GPU scam claims 42 victims — fanny-pack bait-and-switch tactic employed by top-rated Amazon seller
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/usd999-rtx-5090-gpu-scam-claims-42-victims-fanny-pack-bait-and-switch-tactic-employed-by-top-rated-amazon-seller
OpinionLetters: Quebec Liberals must get it right this time: "Pablo Rodriguez seemed like a poor choice from the very outset."
montrealgazette.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letters-quebec-liberals-must-get-it-right-this-time
Trump Voters Trash Him as ‘Delusional’ in Major 2026 Warning: Some of the president’s past supporters are infuriated by his “bait and switch” as he “does ...
thedailybeast.com/donald-trumps-voters-trash-him-as-delusional-in-major-2026-warning/
Ewon rebuts 'bait-and-switch' claim, says 'Sabah First' unchanged: Upko chief says the current state administration is more local than before.
malaysiakini.com/news/762644
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CBR Nov 16 25
Regal Cinemas Under Fire for 'Bait and Switch' Cyberpunk Movie Release: Audiences reportedly walked out of the anime movie premiere feeling betrayed.
cbr.com/virgin-punk-anime-movie-controversy/
Survey finds 8 in 10 app-based taxi users encounter dark patterns, hidden charges
deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/survey-finds-8-in-10-app-based-taxi-users-encounter-dark-patterns-hidden-charges-3796153
OpinionBond Hill's election ballot was the real bait-and-switch | Opinion: Opinion: Bond Hill asked for change and then re-elected the problem.
cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2025/11/12/bond-hill-cincinnati-election-results/87229794007/
'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' Review: A Bloated Bait-and-Switch: The Horsemen return with new accomplices in a sequel that fails to recapture the franchise's ...
movieweb.com/now-you-see-me-now-you-dont-review/
‘Bait and switch’ contracts common beyond ArriveCan, procurement watchdog finds: Watchdog reviewed 17 contracts to study practice, where companies win bids based ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-bait-and-switch-contracts-common-beyond-arrivecan-procurement-watchdog/
'Mostly Remote' Or Mostly a Lie? The Bait-And-Switch Costing Candidates Time And Money
benzinga.com/news/topics/25/10/48167478/mostly-remote-or-mostly-a-lie-the-bait-and-switch-costing-candidates-time-and-money
Chris Cuomo Fears National Guard in US Cities Is a ‘Bait and Switch’ Tactic: ‘Making It a Crime to Fight Back’ | Video
thewrap.com/chris-cuomo-national-guard-cities-crime-fight-trump-insurrection-video/
Pulling a bait-and-switch on taxes | Letters to the editor: With state leaders now railing against local property taxes, one reader writes they ought to be ...
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One Of The Most Controversial Horror Movie Endings Relies On A Dead Website: This notorious found-footage horror film tried to pull a bait-and-switch by ...
slashfilm.com/1817844/controversial-horror-movie-ending-dead-website-the-devil-inside/
Bait-and-switch mortgage rates are everywhere – here’s how to cut through the hype
theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-bait-and-switch-mortgage-rates-are-everywhere-heres-how-to-cut-through/
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