What kind of marketing methods do you find offensive? Why?

In the case of obvious differences between the advertisements of goods and the actual products, I think the marketing method of deceiving consumers is the most disgusting, because it will make people feel cheated, mislead and deceive marketing, and bring false information and dishonest ways to consumers. So what other common misleading and deceptive marketing methods are there:

1. False propaganda: Some advertisements will exaggerate the function or effect of the product, deeply decorate the advantages of the product, and even cover up the defects. These propaganda mislead consumers when buying, leading to doubts about the brand or product.

2. Advertising harassment: Excessive advertising harassment, such as pop-up advertisements and telemarketing, may be considered as an invasion of consumers' privacy and comfort, causing dissatisfaction and disgust.

3. Fabricating evidence: Some marketing activities may fabricate false customer evaluations and expert opinions, or make some seemingly scientific experimental results to mislead consumers into believing that products have certain special effects. This kind of false certificate is not only a deception to consumers, but also a serious violation of the authenticity of products.

4. Disrespect for consumers: When businesses do not respect consumers' rights and interests, do not provide good customer service or respond to consumers' reasonable needs and complaints, it will arouse people's resentment. This may include fraud, dishonest sales methods or unfriendly attitudes towards consumers.

5. Price fraud: Some merchants may make consumers mistakenly think that they have got a big discount by exaggerating the discount or fictitious price of goods with lower original prices. This kind of price fraud weakens consumers' trust in promotional activities and also has a negative impact on the industry image.

6. False gifts and lucky draws: Some merchants promise to give certain gifts or hold lucky draws when selling goods, but in fact they often fail to honor their promises or manipulate the results, thus making consumers feel angry and disappointed.

7. Over-commercialization: People often feel disgusted when businesses over-sell products or services to consumers and ignore the real needs and interests of consumers. This marketing method may be considered as ignoring the well-being of consumers and only pursuing profits.

8. Improper use of private information: When merchants collect and use consumers' personal information, if they do not follow appropriate privacy protection measures or use the information without full authorization, people may feel that their privacy has been violated and feel disgusted.

These misleading and deceptive marketing methods violate the principle of fair trade for consumers and undermine the healthy development of the commodity market. In order to establish real consumer trust and brand loyalty, enterprises should abide by moral standards, honestly publicize the functions and effects of products, and fully respect consumers' right to know and choose.