PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Consumer Reports has a warning about some online tactics called "dark patterns" that are being used to trick you into making bad decisions. It sounds sinister and for good ...

Experts are warning consumers about shady online business practices that the Federal Trade Commission and tech insiders refer to as “dark patterns.” “By their very nature, dark patterns are subtle, ...

When someone says they love you, their words should make you feel valued, not confused. Yet many people find themselves doubting their reality after talks with someone who claims to care.

Most subscription sites use "dark patterns" to influence customer behavior around subscriptions and personal data, according to a pair of new reports from global consumer protection groups. Dark ...

The personality styles of Cluster B personalities in psychology, such as narcissism and antisocial personality disorders, have become more mainstream in the understanding of tactics and manipulation ...

If you’re fed up with apps and websites using shitty psychological tactics—aka dark patterns—to coerce you into clicking, then good news: there’s finally a way to put them on blast. Consumer Reports ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

US political candidates use psychological tricks and dark patterns in their emails to manipulate supporters to donate money and mobilize voters. In a study published earlier this month, academics from ...