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The 2nd Offence: Misleading Omissions (Scenario 3)

 
Mommy Onion saw a promotion of a laser hair removal treatment on a group-purchasing website. The original price of the treatment was HK$2,000 and the current discounted price is only HK$500. Attracted by the discount, she purchased the service.
Mommy Onion saw a promotion of a laser hair removal treatment on a group-purchasing website. The original price of the treatment was HK$2,000 and the current discounted price is only HK$500. Attracted by the discount, she purchased the service.
 
After arriving at the beauty salon and presenting the group-purchase receipt, Mommy Onion took off all her clothes and wrapped her body with a bath towel according to the staff’s instructions. She then lay on the bed.
After arriving at the beauty salon and presenting the group-purchase receipt, Mommy Onion took off all her clothes and wrapped her body with a bath towel according to the staff’s instructions. She then lay on the bed.
 
At this moment, the beauty salon staff informed her, “The treatment purchased from the group-purchasing website does not include the specialized gel for the treatment. You can purchase it now at a discounted price of HK$1,000 instead of the original price of HK$1,500.” Mommy Onion was astonished and said, “But it was not mentioned on the website that I have to purchase the specialized gel!”
At this moment, the beauty salon staff informed her, “The treatment purchased from the group-purchasing website does not include the specialized gel for the treatment. You can purchase it now at a discounted price of HK$1,000 instead of the original price of HK$1,500.” Mommy Onion was astonished and said, “But it was not mentioned on the website that I have to purchase the specialized gel!”
 
The staff insisted, “Without purchasing the specialized gel, the treatment cannot be conducted.” Without any other options, Mommy Onion purchased the gel eventually.
The staff insisted, “Without purchasing the specialized gel, the treatment cannot be conducted.” Without any other options, Mommy Onion purchased the gel eventually.