Posted on 07/04/2024 9:13:39 AM PDT by airdalecheif
"Though it is known as an e-commerce platform, Temu is functionally malware and spyware," Attorney General Tim Griffin said in a statement.
Griffin referred to Temu as a "data theft" business in a press release put out recently.
"Today I have filed a first-of-its-kind state lawsuit against the parent companies of Temu—PDD Holdings Inc. and WhaleCo Inc.—for violating the ADTPA and PIPA," Griffin said in a statement. "Though it is known as an e-commerce platform, Temu is functionally malware and spyware."
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Griffin pointed out that Temu has had issues in the past.
"Apple suspended Temu from its digital app store in 2023, prompting multiple investigations into the company’s dealings, including an ongoing investigation being conducted by the U.S. Congress," he said.
Good job.
It’s electronic spying.
I’ve heard it said that if you are enjoying an online product for free or nearly free, YOU are the product.
Not too mention the shyt quality of TEMU crap. Made with slave labor. Effing TEMU.
Almost certainly true.
I was at lunch recently with some friends and we paid with cards. One friend asked me if he could have my receipt because he has an app where you take a picture of your receipt and send it to them and after you acquire a zillion or so points, you get a $25.00 Amazon gift card. I explained to him the purpose of that app is to collect information about you but he didn't care.
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