The Polish competition authority (UOKiK) is organizing a webinar on October 7 at 11:00 AM to help consumers recognize manipulative online practices, particularly dark patterns used by dishonest sellers.

This event is part of the World Investor Week, a global educational campaign aimed at raising awareness and safety among investors. The webinar is free, requiring only online registration.

During the session, Bartosz Klimczuk from UOKiK and Hubert Plichta from the LexCultura Foundation will discuss how to identify deceptive interfaces and avoid online manipulation.

The World Investor Week officially opens on October 2, 2026, with an event titled 'Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy' taking place at the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This event will feature lectures on investment fraud, safe financial service usage, and consumer rights, along with a quiz offering prizes.

This year's themes include investor resilience, digital fraud, and warnings against scams. The event is organized by IOSCO, with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority coordinating locally, while UOKiK acts as a partner for this edition.