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The TikTok Shop spending trap

Summary by lanthorn.com
Many of us have admitted we need to cut down on overspending. It’s a nasty habit that many people want to get away from, but is difficult given how mass media has normalized consumption. Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have made it easy for users to fantasize about owning products they don’t need.  I have found TikTok Shop, a shopping platform directly connected to the short-form video app, to be the worst of these predators. It…
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lanthorn.com broke the news in on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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