Tag: Temu
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France Probes Shein and Temu Over Sex Doll Scandal and Minor-Access Allegations
France Opens Investigation Into Shein and Temu Over Sex Doll Scandal French authorities have initiated formal investigations into fast-fashion giants and online marketplaces, including Shein and Temu, as part of a broader probe into whether these platforms enable minors to access pornographic content. The move follows a sex doll scandal that has drawn scrutiny to…
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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 and Temu Over Minors’ Access to Porn Content in Sex Doll Scandal
France launches formal probe into major online retailers France has opened a formal investigation into several large online marketplaces, including Shein, Temu, AliExpress and Wish, over concerns that their platforms may have enabled minors to access pornographic content. The Paris prosecutor’s office announced the move on Tuesday, signaling a broader crackdown on how adult material…
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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…
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Choice Shonky Awards 2025: Big names shamed as CommBank, Temu and HCF called out
Choice Shonky Awards 2025: A reckoning for consumer missteps Australia’s consumer watchdog, Choice, has released its annual Shonky Awards for 2025, turning the spotlight on products, services, and brands that fall short on value, transparency, or customer fairness. The awards, which are selected by researchers and consumer advocates, aim to help shoppers steer clear of…
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Choice Shonky Awards 2025: Big Names Shamed as CommBank, Temu and HCF Called Out
Choice Shonky Awards 2025: A snapshot of consumer grievances Australia’s consumer advocacy group Choice has released its annual Shonky Awards, spotlighting products, services, and brands that have fallen short on value, honesty, and quality. The 2025 list features a mix of familiar culprits and surprising newcomers, underscoring that consumer trust is a moving target in…
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Magnet Dangers: How a 13-Year-Old’s Swallowed Magnets Shines a Light on Online Marketplace Safety
Overview of the Case In a troubling incident that has drawn attention to consumer safety on online marketplaces, a 13-year-old reportedly swallowed magnets. The event prompted immediate responses from Temu and sparked discussion among health professionals and lawmakers about how such potent magnets end up in consumer inventories and homes, especially those accessible to children.…
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Magnet Safety and Online Marketplaces: The Case of a Teen Swallowing 100 Magnets
Overview of the incident and immediate responses An alarming incident in New Zealand drew attention to magnet safety and the role of online marketplaces. A 13-year-old reportedly swallowed a large number of neodymium magnets—claims that the platform Temu acknowledged in statements after the case began making headlines. While Temu said it had launched an internal…