I wouldn't call it a dark pattern. It's more like an archaic sales tactic, but I guess it still works. It's the old "How Much Money Do You Have?" pricing scheme

I wouldn't call it a dark pattern. It's more like an archaic sales tactic, but I guess it still works. It's the old "How Much Money Do You Have?" pricing scheme [1]. They're either getting income/revenue information that's connected in some way to the number you called from, or you're providing just enough information to enable them to quote a particular price for you. [1] https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2004/12/15/camels-and-rubber-duckies/ https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2004/12/15/camels-and-rubber-...