Financial expert warns: Dangers with the shopping app Temu - How to protect yourself from cheap prices! #ShoppingTips

Financial expert warns: Dangers with the shopping app Temu - How to protect yourself from cheap prices! #ShoppingTips

According to a report from www.capital.de,

The Chinese shopping app Temu has reached the top of the download charts in several countries and promises bargains like those for billionaires. But the consumer advice center warns of possible risks and gives important tips for purchasing via the platform.

According to the consumer advice center's research, Temu transfers responsibility for the quality of the products and the accuracy of the product descriptions to the external retailers. As a result, customers may encounter defective goods, poor quality and non-received shipments. Electronic products in particular often lack the CE mark required in the EU, which puts the safety of the product into question.

There may also be unexpected costs in relation to customs fees, as Temu usually does not have to pay these. Customers should therefore find out more about customs duties and taxes in advance to avoid unpleasant surprises. The consumer advice center also warns that Temu bombards registered customers with a lot of advertising and recommends turning off push notifications and newsletters.

Despite the risks, the consumer advice center does not fundamentally advise against buying from Temu, but strongly advises to be critical and to find out about customs duties. You should also pay attention to the invoice when purchasing so that you don't have to run after your money in the event of disappointment. In addition, you should revoke the app's permission to access location data, contacts, microphone and camera to limit data collection.

Customers should follow these recommendations from the consumer advice center to protect themselves from possible risks when purchasing via the hyped shopping app Temu.