deceptive system
[/dɪˈsɛptɪv ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: deceptive systems
sistema enganoso
1. A structured arrangement or set of procedures designed to mislead, trick, or create false impressions; a method or mechanism that deliberately obscures truth or manipulates perception
The company's deceptive system of hidden fees made it difficult for customers to understand the true cost.
O sistema enganoso de taxas ocultas da empresa dificultava os clientes entenderem o custo real.
2. In security or game contexts, a strategy or framework that uses misdirection, camouflage, or false information to achieve tactical advantage
Military forces sometimes employ deceptive systems to confuse enemy intelligence.
As forças militares às vezes empregam sistemas enganosos para confundir a inteligência inimiga.
3. Marketing or sales techniques that present information in ways that intentionally mislead consumers about product quality, value, or characteristics
Consumer protection agencies work to expose deceptive systems used in false advertising.
Agências de proteção ao consumidor trabalham para expor sistemas enganosos usados em publicidade enganosa.
In Brazilian business culture, awareness of 'sistemas enganosos' has increased due to consumer protection movements and digital literacy campaigns. In the USA, exposure of deceptive systems in tech companies, healthcare, and finance is a major regulatory and social concern, with the FTC actively combating such practices.
NYC Slang
sketchy setup / shady system
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