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While the sheer volume of online and telephone scams is alarming, the focus is shifting towards more insidious forms of deceit that have seeped into everyday online experiences. Companies offering products that disintegrate after a single wash or health items promising miraculous benefits are just the tip of the iceberg. The normalization of clearly substandard goods, whether they contain hazardous materials or underwhelming functionality, creates a backdrop where scams have become an accepted part of consumer culture.