50万円のエステ「今ならお得」　知識ない学生を勧誘、業者を処分：朝日新聞

This page reports that Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency has issued a disciplinary order against "Clear," an esthetic salon operator, for violating the Specified Commercial Transaction Act. The company solicited high-priced hair removal courses to students lacking knowledge and insufficient income. One case involved a student earning less than ¥100,000 monthly being pushed into a ¥500,000 contract, with parents discouraged from being consulted. Between April 2023 and January 2026, 1,349 complaints were filed, with about 70% from people aged 10-20. The average contract amount was approximately ¥500,000.