Beware of the touting activities of recovery agents (2019)
| Victim: | Injustice! Injustice! |
| Police: |
Who is beating the drum outside? What’s the complaint? The judge has just ruled that you're entitled to compensation |
| Victim: | But my recovery agent took a cut of my compensation |
| Recovery agent: |
We can help you find a lawyer to claim compensation No win, no fee! |
| Police: |
Under the laws of Hong Kong his act may be illegal and punishable by a fine and up to seven years in jail |
| Super: |
Champerty Maintenance Fine and up to seven years' imprisonment |
| Victim: | There he is! |
| Police: |
Arrest him! If you have difficulty taking legal action due to lack of means seek help from the Legal Aid Department the Law Society of Hong Kong, practising solicitors or relevant government departments |
| Super: |
Seek help from: Labour Department Legal Aid Department Social Welfare Department The Law Society of Hong Kong (Pro Bono Services) Or Practising Solicitors Department of Justice Logo |
