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From constant, invasive ads, to subscription services, the modern world has a slew of annoyances that we all seem to dislike, but still participate in. So one account on X ended up creating a viral thread when it asked “What’s a scam that's so normalized that we don’t even realize it’s a scam anymore?” 

People from all over the internet showed up to list the obvious deceptions companies pull regularly and we just eat up. So be sure to upvote the most egregious examples as you scroll through and share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. 

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Tweet on normalized scams showing subscription model for everything, highlighting common everyday scam practices.

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    Tweet about normalized scams involving separate health, dental, and vision payments seen as a hidden scam in everyday life.

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    #3

    Tweet by user kenny highlighting a normalized scam about taxes benefiting the rich and corporations.

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    Screenshot of a social media post showing damaged Apple charger cords highlighting normalized scams in everyday products.

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    Scene from a sitcom with Instagram, Google, and Facebook logos representing phone ads as a common normalized scam.

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    Tweet by user Oscar highlighting high prices on water at airports and events as a normalized scam many don't realize.

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    Tweet discussing the hustle culture scam where social media normalizes constant monetization as a common scam today.

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    Screenshot of a social media post discussing common scams that are normalized, highlighting service fees as an example.

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    Tweet by Marques Brownlee highlighting printer ink as an example of a normalized scam shared by people online.

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    Tweet about normalized tip culture scams where using an iPad as a cash register leads to unexpected tipping requests.

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    #11

    Stack of colorful college textbooks including mathematics, physics, literature, and other subjects representing normalized scams.

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    Screenshot of a social media post discussing normalized scams related to lack of public transit requiring car ownership.

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    Social media post discussing normalized scams related to working hours and minimum wage struggles.

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    #14

    Tweet about paying high prices for glasses and contacts, illustrating a common normalized scam in everyday expenses.

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    #15

    Social media post highlighting normalized scams with examples of splitting bills equally despite different orders.

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    #16

    Meme showing Drake rejecting separate shipping fees but accepting combined price with free shipping, highlighting normalized scams.

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    Screenshot of a tweet highlighting a normalized scam about money tax, related to common scams shared by people online.

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    Screenshot of a social media exchange highlighting a common scam involving taxes and IRS threats in everyday scams.

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    #19

    Tweet about airline upcharges highlighting common normalized scams like wifi fees and extra legroom charges.

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    Tweet by Baron Alloway mentioning coin-operated car washes as an example of normalized scams shared by people online.

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    Screenshot of a tweet highlighting a common scam where cellphones no longer come with earphones included.

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    #22

    Tweet showing a statistic about student loan payments forcing borrowers to choose between debt and groceries, highlighting normalized scams.

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    Tweet by Will mentioning bottled water as a common normalized scam shared by 31 people online.

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    Tweet showing normalized scams where banks charge fees for declined transactions, deposits, and withdrawals causing customer frustration.

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    #25

    Tweet by The Otherside Agent mentioning NFT and Crypto scams, highlighting normalized scams many don’t realize anymore.

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    Tweet from Houston food blogger highlighting common normalized scams like paying tolls and overpriced burgers without fries.

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    #27

    Screenshot of a social media reply mentioning a common scam about the lottery, illustrating normalized scams.

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    #28

    Meme showing a historical painting with text about giving money or property, illustrating a normalized scam by the government.

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    Tweet by Viking X replying about 8+ hour work days, highlighting a normalized scam shared by people online.

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    #30

    Tweet from Mr.Karlous saying paying to park, highlighting a common normalized scam shared by people online.

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    Tweet by Fons Mans mentioning Adobe CC, highlighting an example of normalized scams shared by people online.

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