SGA Singapore-based beauty and wellness chain, DNA Brands, has agreed to provide up to S$1 million in refunds to customers after being found guilty of using high-pressure sales tactics. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) investigated complaints alleging that employees, particularly in certain outlets, trapped customers in treatment rooms during sessions and pressured them into purchasing products through deceptive methods. These tactics included checking customers' credit card information and, in some cases, accessing their CPF (Central Provident Fund) balances to assess spending capacity. While the probe found that senior management was not directly involved, the company has taken disciplinary actions against the implicated staff. The issue highlights concerns around aggressive sales practices targeting vulnerable groups, including elderly customers.
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