Is Hailing Island in Yangjiang, Guangdong, cheating customers with rigged scales? Whistleblowers can get rewards of up to 10,000 yuan!

,.According to an official Douyin account of Pearl River Channel's program "Today's Focus," after two previous undercover investigations uncovered issues, the team conducted a third secret investigation on Hailing Island and found that some shops still engage in "cheating scales," openly disregarding consumer rights.

,,,."The unit price is 105 yuan, and just one bag costs 12.6 yuan."

,“”.Among the listed "anti-scam guide," one item states: "When buying seafood at the market, ask for prices from multiple vendors to compare, and then decide where to buy. Remember to remove excess moisture before weighing the seafood. There are public scales at the market entrance now, and you can report any issues."”

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,,."There aren't many honest seaside spots in Guangdong, but honestly, it's the same everywhere."It’s just that Hailing Island is relatively well-known, an industry benchmark and a role model.Some netizens also pointed out: 'Tourist areas are full of pitfalls, but Hailing Island is famously problematic.'”:“??”

,50,45,5200……."I’ve heard that many such shops (on Hailing Island) are ruined by these bad apples."”

,“”“”——,“”.The most outrageous part was using mobile navigation to go to “Guangdong Shuiyu Island,” only to be automatically directed to Hailing Island.

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,,.Actually, the island residents hope the relevant departments will improve the situation, as it greatly affects our daily living expenses.”

,,,“”,,.In addition, relevant departments have mandated that merchants practice "naked weighing" during operations to prevent the use of thick packaging boxes or bags to cheat on weight and money. They also require all goods sold on the island to have clearly marked prices. Violators will first have their businesses suspended before further investigation and rectification.

,,,.It is hoped that all parties will work together to rectify unreasonable practices on the island and create a fair, transparent, safe, and comfortable tourism environment for visitors.