Man Watches Over 10,000 Ads on Money-Making App, Still Cannot Withdraw 136 Yuan
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Summary
A Wuhan man has spent approximately one year watching thousands of videos and over 10,000 ads on a money-making app, accumulating 136.37 yuan (about HK$159) that he cannot withdraw. Mr. Li tried for 12 consecutive days to cash out but encountered the same error message about daily withdrawal limits being reached. Local market regulators have now launched an investigation into the platform.
Key Points
- Li from Wuhan, Hubei spent roughly one year on the Kangaroo app, watching thousands of minutes of videos and over 10,000 ads
- He accumulated earnings of 136.37 yuan (approximately HK$159) but has been unable to withdraw any funds after attempting for 12 consecutive days
- Every withdrawal attempt returned the same message: "Today's withdrawal review limit has been reached," regardless of the time of day he tried
- The local market supervision office for Wuhan Kangaroo Technology Company has officially filed a case and begun investigation
- Among the users who participated in Kangaroo activities, elderly people with more free time accounted for a notable proportion of the user base
Why It Matters
The case illustrates how some money-making apps attract users with promises of easy earnings but impose hidden withdrawal barriers, effectively using participants as free advertising views. Experts are calling on regulators to strengthen enforcement, increase penalties for violations, require app stores to implement stricter pre-screening, and mandate that platforms prominently disclose withdrawal conditions to protect consumer rights .
The case illustrates how some money-making apps attract users with promises of easy earnings but impose hidden withdrawal barriers, effectively using participants as free advertising views. Experts are calling on regulators to strengthen enforcement, increase penalties for violations, require app stores to implement stricter pre-screening, and mandate that platforms prominently disclose withdrawal conditions to protect consumer rights .