Nuubu was reported to the Deceptive Design Tip Line over misleading banners about stock levels and purchases. According to the report, the website places coercive banners at the top of the site stating how many items are left in stock, along with banners in the bottom-left corner reporting other people purchasing the foot pads. The reporter notes that the stated number of items left in stock does not change despite these supposed purchases.
‹ All examples Nuubu
Nuubu: Misleading banners about stock and purchases
“The website places coercive banners at the top of the site telling how many items are left in stock and banners of people purchasing the foot pads in the bottom left corner. However, the items left in stock does not change with more supposed purchases.”
Disclaimer: examples in the Hall of Shame are generally drawn from public submissions and cited sources; they have not been independently verified and may contain inaccuracies. They are presented as illustrations of design patterns, not findings of fact, unlawful conduct, or intent.