— Inside the Fake “Cathay Pacific” Campaign: The Marketing Behind the Manipulation
“Business class flights for two, just ¥120,000!?”
That eye-catching ad quickly spread across social media, drawing massive attention. But in reality, it was a scam—a sophisticated ad disguised as a travel campaign, designed to deceive.
This case offers a perfect example of how marketing techniques can be misused to exploit trust and urgency. Let’s take a closer look.