7 ChatGPT Prompts That Feel Illegal to Know
Most people use ChatGPT wrong.
They ask generic questions. Get generic answers.
These prompts? Built for real-world results.
Screenshots. PDFs. Contracts. Products.
ChatGPT can analyze them all.
You just didn't know how to ask.
The 7 Prompts That Change Everything
1. Screenshot Ingredient Decoder
"Here's a picture of [product] ingredients [upload photo]. Analyze each ingredient: which are harmful, irritating, or unnecessary? Rate safety 1-10. Suggest better alternatives with scientific backing."
Discovered my $80 "clean" shampoo had 3 endocrine disruptors.
2. PDF Contract Explainer
"Here's a contract I'm about to sign [upload PDF]. Highlight: key obligations, red flags, missing protections, negotiable terms. Rewrite confusing sections in plain English. What would a lawyer change?"
Found a non-compete clause that would've ruined me. Negotiated it out.
3. Zero-Based Budget Builder
"Income: $[amount]/month. Fixed expenses: [list]. Create zero-based budget to save $[goal] monthly. Include: every dollar assigned, automatic limits per category, one guilt-free fun buffer. Make it sustainable."
Saved $1,200 first month. Didn't feel deprived once.
4. Refund Email That Works
"Product: [what you bought]. Company: [name]. Problem: [issue]. Write a refund request that's professional but firm. Include: consumer protection references, reasonable deadline, escalation hint. Keep it under 150 words."
7 for 7 successful refunds. Including "final sale" items.
5. Real Conversation Simulator
"I have a [interview/date/difficult conversation] about [topic]. Simulate 5-minute realistic dialogue. After each exchange, rate my: confidence level, word choice effectiveness, areas to improve. Stay in character."
Practiced firing conversation. Went perfectly in real life.
6. Toxic Product Scanner
"These are my daily products: [list or photos]. Identify ingredients linked to: hormone disruption, cancer risk, skin damage, respiratory issues. Rank by danger level. Suggest safe swaps at similar price points."
Threw out 8 products. Skin cleared up in 2 weeks.
7. Trip Itinerary Optimizer
"Current plan: [paste itinerary with dates/times/locations]. Improve it: better pacing, hidden gems locals love, route optimization, crowd avoidance tactics, one amazing thing I'd miss. Keep same budget."
Saved 6 hours of transit. Found restaurant that changed my life.
The Advanced Versions
Medical Bill Auditor:
"Here's my medical bill [upload image/PDF]. Check for: duplicate charges, incorrect codes, overcharging vs Medicare rates. Draft dispute letter for any errors found."
Found $3,400 in errors on one ER visit.
Resume X-Ray:
"Compare my resume [upload] to this job posting [paste]. Score match percentage. List missing keywords. Show exactly where to add them naturally. Rewrite weak bullets using their language."
Interview rate went from 2% to 35%.
Supplement Stack Analyzer:
"I take these supplements: [list with doses]. Check for: dangerous interactions, redundancies, missing cofactors, optimal timing. Design better stack for [your goals] with research citations."
Was taking 3 things that canceled each other out.
Lease Agreement Decoder:
"Apartment lease attached [upload PDF]. Flag: unusual terms, tenant-unfavorable clauses, missing protections. What should I negotiate? What's actually enforceable in [your state]?"
Got security deposit reduced and parking included free.
The Power User Secrets
Always add: "Explain your reasoning step-by-step"
For products: "Include scientific studies or regulatory data"
For documents: "Highlight the three most important things"
For money: "Calculate exact savings/costs in dollars"
For health: "Cite medical sources only, no blog posts"
Why These Work
Regular prompt: "Is this product safe?"
Answer: Generic health advice
Power prompt: "Analyze this ingredient list [photo]. Rate each by EWG standards."
Answer: Specific, actionable, valuable
The difference? Context + Specificity + Format
Your Power Move Today
Pick ONE prompt above.
Find ONE thing to analyze:
That contract you're nervous about
Those products under your sink
That trip you're planning
That budget you're avoiding
Upload. Ask. Get answers nobody else has.
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You're using it to save money, avoid toxins, and win negotiations.
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