Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business

The Grift of Program Promises


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Everywhere you look in online business, someone's promising the moon — a 6-figure month, a personality overhaul, maybe even a cellular glow-up.

But here's the real question: are these programs actually delivering or just selling hype?

In this episode, we break down how program promises went from helpful clarity to manipulative fantasy — and how to spot the difference before you buy (or sell).

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • How online programs went from "helpful promises" to hype machines.

  • The psychology that makes big claims so tempting.

  • Red flags that signal a promise you shouldn't trust.

  • How to spot real value vs. dream-selling.

  • What ethical, grounded promises look like.

For detailed show notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode, please visit duped.online. For more Duped, including monthly bonus episodes, join the Patreon.

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Duped: The Dark Side of Online BusinessBy Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson

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