24 Everyday Scams We’ve Normalized And Somehow Convinced Ourselves Are Fine

“Taxes for everyone except the rich and corporations.”

Let’s be honest—there are a ton of everyday scams that we’ve just accepted as part of life. From those “free trials” that somehow always end up charging us to those sneaky fees buried deep in the fine print, we’ve all fallen for these everyday scams at some point.

Recently, a viral social media thread got people talking about all the ways we’ve been quietly swindled, and it’s kind of hilarious how we’ve just shrugged and moved on. It’s like we’ve all agreed to let these scams slide, even when they’re right in front of us.

But here’s the kicker: this complacency isn’t just light on our wallets—it’s also eroding our trust in companies that play by the rules. So check out some of these scams and see how many have fooled you too!

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Chris Wahl

Chris, co-owner of WorldWideInterweb, is a true aficionado of all things internet and meme-y. When he’s not curating the best of the web, you’ll likely find him on the golf courses of Florida.