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Scam From Day One: Price Switch-Up in Video Has SA Feeling Duped by Black Friday Deals

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  • A video exposed hidden price tags behind Black Friday “deals,” and left Mzansi people shocked
  • The shopper’s discovery revealed how supposed discounts were just regular prices in disguise
  • Social media users debated SA’s Black Friday sales, with many calling them out as sneaky marketing tactics
A man blasted Black Friday deals on TikTok. Image: @lindazikhali62Source: TikTok

Yoh, not all that glitters is gold—or discounted. A video on Tiktok exposed hidden price tags under Black Friday deals, proving some discounts weren’t as advertised.

Video shows same price tags

The clip showed regular prices masked by flashy sale tags, leaving many Mzansi people feeling duped. The footage was shared on the platform by @lindazikhali62.

Man calls out Black Friday scam

The deals were identical to old prices. In the aftermath of the Black Friday frenzy, the clip racked up thousands of views. The writing on the clip said:

“Black Friday was a scam from day one till today, but it’s better our …

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