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Hong Kong claw machine complaints surge 760% amid deceptive practices

Complaints regarding claw machines in Hong Kong have surged by over 760% in the last three years, according to the city's consumer watchdog. The increase in grievances is attributed to issues such as deceptive displays, manipulated machine settings, and subpar prizes. One notable case involved a customer spending HK$200 on a machine that dispensed empty decorative boxes instead of the advertised toys. AI

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Hong Kong claw machine complaints surge 760% amid deceptive practices

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Watchdog gets to grips with Hong Kong claw machines after 760% rise in complaints

    Complaints against Hong Kong claw machine operators have skyrocketed by more than 760 per cent over the past three years, driven by anger over misleading displays, rigged settings and poor-quality prizes, the city’s consumer watchdog has said. Figures shared by the Consumer Counc…