Tag: online marketplaces
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Behind the Bids: The Murky Side of Whatnot’s Live Auctions for Pokémon Cards
Introduction: A Christmas sprint into the world of live auctions As the holidays close in, a digital auction room pulses with energy. Whatnot, a platform that blends live streaming with real-time bidding for collectibles, has become a hotspot for Pokémon card fans eager to snag rare pulls, limited editions, and top-condition staples. But beneath the…
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Toy touts, random spins and frantic bidding: the murky side of live auction site Whatnot
Introduction: a festive hunt with a shadowed underside As Christmas looms, the internet’s card-craze is in full swing. On Whatnot, a live auction platform that blends social chatter with real-time bidding, collectors chase coveted Pokémon cards and rare toys with a level of intensity that can feel like a sprint to a treasure chest. But…
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Coloured Sand Recall: Asbestos Contamination Sparks Online Marketplace Crackdown in Australia
Overview of the recall A national recall of 32 coloured sand products has put a spotlight on safety controls within online marketplaces in Australia. The recall, triggered by potential asbestos contamination, follows tests and consumer complaints that raised concerns about the safety of products widely used for arts, crafts, and educational projects. The incident underscores…
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Coloured sand recall exposes gaps in online marketplaces after asbestos warning
Background: the asbestos recall of coloured sand An official national recall has pulled 32 coloured sand products from shelves and online listings due to potential asbestos contamination. The recall precipitated days of removal from mass marketplaces, including major Australian platforms, raising questions about how quickly hazardous items are identified and removed from popular sites and…
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Asbestos-Colored Sand Recall on eBay Australia Highlights Online Marketplace Gaps
Australia is facing tough questions about how unsafe consumer products are removed from mass online marketplaces after a national recall of 32 coloured sand products tied to asbestos contamination. The recall, which emerged amid heightened concern for home-use toys and craft materials, has put a spotlight on the speed and reliability with which platforms like…
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UK crime gangs shift to branded weight-loss drugs, posing public health risk
In a disturbing development for public health, UK authorities say organised crime gangs are moving into the manufacture of branded weight-loss drugs that closely resemble legitimate medicines. The move, described by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as a growing threat, combines counterfeit chemistry with sophisticated branding to lure unsuspecting consumers. Officials warn…
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UK Crime Gangs Move Into Branded Weight-Loss Drugs, Raising Public Health Alarm
Overview: A growing threat to public health Authorities in the United Kingdom have issued a stark warning: organised crime groups are increasingly manufacturing their own branded weight-loss drugs and distributing them as if they were legitimate medicines. The emergence of this homegrown illicit supply chain raises serious concerns about safety, efficacy and the broader risks…
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France investigates Shein and Temu after sex doll scandal
France launches probe into major online marketplaces French authorities have opened formal investigations into online retailers Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish following a high-profile controversy over sex dolls that allegedly facilitated access to pornographic content by minors. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the inquiries are focused on whether these platforms enabled minors to view explicit…
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France Probes Shein Over Childlike Sex Dolls as Paris Opens First Store
France launches inquiry into Shein amid concerns over childlike sex dolls French prosecutors have begun a formal audit into Shein, the Asian online fashion giant, along with other platforms such as Temu, AliExpress and Wish. The investigation centers on claims that product listings for childlike sex dolls appeared on Shein’s marketplace, raising questions about compliance…
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France Probes Shein Over Childlike Sex Dolls as It Opens World’s First Paris Store
France Opens Probe into Shein Over Childlike Sex Dolls In a move that underscores growing scrutiny of online marketplaces, Paris prosecutors have launched an investigation into Shein, the Asian e-commerce giant known for fast fashion and a vast product catalog. The probe centers on alleged listings of childlike sex dolls on Shein’s platform, along with…