Surveillance Pricing Is a Scam, So I Scammed It Back
from Dave Linthicum Is Not AI Hosted by David Linthicum
Most people think the price they see online is the price everyone sees. It isn't. In reality, companies are constantly testing what they can get away with charging you based on your location, device, browsing habits, purchase history, and the assumptions their algorithms make about your income and urgency. That's surveillance pricing, and it's one of the sneakiest ways modern commerce quietly picks your pocket. In this video, we're breaking down the legal, practical ways to push back. You'll learn how shoppers use tools like VPNs, clean browsers, comparison engines, alternate accounts, and timing strategies to stop retailers from treating them like a personalized ATM. This isn't about fraud, scams, or breaking laws. It's about understanding how the game works so you can stop playing it badly. If companies want to profile you, segment you, and squeeze you, then you should know how to confuse their systems, compare prices smarter, and buy on your terms. By the end, you'll have a sharper eye, better tactics, and a few satisfying ways to make the algorithm whiff. Think of it as self-defense for your wallet, with fewer karate kicks and more tabs, settings, screenshots, and sweet, glorious receipts proving you won today online.
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