Watchdog gets to grips with Hong Kong claw machines after 760% rise in complaints (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong's consumer watchdog reported a 760% increase in claw machine complaints over three years, citing issues like misleading displays and empty prizes.

• Complaints against Hong Kong claw machines rose 760% over three years
• Consumers reported misleading displays, rigged settings, and poor prizes
• A complainant spent HK$200 on a machine with empty boxes that were not labeled