Is low-cost shopping too good to be true? Online retailer Temu has exploded in popularity in recent years. But experts say its products are low-quality — and may even be dangerous.
Temu fined for selling ‘dangerous’ goods
Bargain hunting: Temu only launched in the UK in 2023, but it quickly became one of the most popular shopping apps behind Amazon. Glossary
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