From gym closures to rotten tofu, Hong Kong consumers faced a year of scams

From gym closures to rotten tofu, Hong Kong consumers faced a year of scams

[South China Morning Post] - 12/26/2024

Residents were beset by shoddy deals and blatant cons in 2024, including rogue beauty parlours and a furore over Lionel Messi.



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