Marketplace

Marketplace Responsibility: Online Stores Pressed to Take Action on Sale of Unsafe Heaters

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London, UK – Consumer group Which? has called for online marketplaces to take more legal responsibility for the safety of the products sold on their platforms, following the discovery of unsafe electric heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu. Which? purchased and tested eight heaters, costing as little as £7.20, from TikTok Shop and Temu, … Read more

Facebook Marketplace Scam Turns Deadly for Former Police Officer and Stepson

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Pretoria, South Africa – A former police officer in South Africa fell victim to a violent crime related to Facebook Marketplace scams. He and his stepson engaged in a confrontation with potential robbers, resulting in the death of one of the attackers. The victim, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed that they were lured into … Read more