Temu: Cheap shop from China - risks and dangers for consumers. Inflation leads to cheap prices, but also hidden costs.

Temu: Cheap shop from China - risks and dangers for consumers. Inflation leads to cheap prices, but also hidden costs.

According to a report by www.imtest.de, the online shop Temu shows itself to be a provider with impressively low prices. But WDR and consumer advice centers are already warning of possible risks such as poor product quality, poor customer service and missing shipments. However, the shop, which advertises tempting offers, seems to have deeper problems.

How does Temu work?

Temu's low prices result in possible hidden costs for import taxes that may be incurred upon receipt of the package. The platform is structured after a parent company from China and appears to sell no-name products from external manufacturers, increasing uncertainty for buyers.

Why can Temu be dangerous?

The Chinese products available often do not have a CE mark, which indicates the lack of EU minimum standards for safety, environmental and health protection. And unlike providers in Germany, complaints from providers in China cannot be sued. Additionally, Temu has been observed using personal data for commercial purposes, which has raised concerns among consumer advocates and experts.

The concrete impact of this behavior on the market and consumers can lead to a loss of trust in online shopping platforms and an increase in awareness about the protection of personal data. The risks of inferior products can also deter potential buyers. This could significantly damage the reputation of Temu and other similar platforms.

It is important that consumers consider this information to make informed decisions when shopping online and to protect their personal information.