Undisclosed Upsell Required After Initial Purchase to Receive Promised Content
Consumer paid $35 for a digital service and was informed only after payment that a further $80 fee was required to access the promised content. The additional charge was never disclosed during checkout. The creator ignored all follow-up attempts, leaving the consumer with no recourse.
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