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Hong Kong consumers report coercive beauty sales tactics post-Opatra crackdown

Consumers in Hong Kong are reporting aggressive sales tactics in the beauty industry, including pressure to buy expensive products and credit card misuse. These allegations have surfaced following a crackdown on Opatra London's local operations, leading to the suspension of its four branches. Legal experts suggest these practices may violate the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, which prohibits harassment and misleading claims, with potential for additional criminal liability for non-consensual physical contact. AI

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Hong Kong consumers report coercive beauty sales tactics post-Opatra crackdown

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung,Jess Ma ·

    More Hong Kong consumers allege coercive beauty sales in wake of Opatra crackdown

    More consumers in Hong Kong have come forward to allege aggressive sales tactics across the beauty sector, including credit card abuse, unwanted physical contact and pressure to buy costly products, on the back of a crackdown on the local operations of a UK-based brand. Legal exp…