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bait and switch

to misrepresent; a strategy that misdirects the pursuant; to bait, dupe or lure someone with something of value then switch it out for something of less value; an illegal practice in the United States
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The vendor baited and switched me. The shoes that were on sale never were available so he tried to get me to buy his expensive shoes and spend more money.

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Submitted on July 20, 2023

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