Is Temu A Scam? Unveiling The Dark Side Of This Chinese Shopping App

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Temu is the second-most popular shopping app in the U.S. behind only Amazon. Why? Because everything you can buy on Temu is dirt cheap. From $5 shoes to a Nintendo switch for only $7, these deals seem too good to be true. But are they? The truth is that most of us know little about the app's origins. Is Temu a scam? Or is it just a glorified China spy app?
0:00 Intro
1:29 The Truth Behind Temu
2:26 How Temu Can Possibly Be So Cheap
5:57 Is Temu A Spyware App Designed To Spy On Americans From China
8:50 Does Temu Do This?
9:37 So What's The Big Deal In The Grand Scheme Of Things?
10:39 Should You Care About Being Spied On?
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[@mywifequitherjob]

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[@starfox-fg5db]

I find it ironic that you make a whole video explaining how bad temu is then promote it in the description

[@Dapper_Dean]

Is Wish the same way?

[@paulmurphy42]

So if I buy a pair of sneakers for £1.09, plus free delivery, which they're advertising at the moment, will I just be charged £1.09? And can't I just order using my laptop without downloading the app onto my mobile phone?

[@sanjanewmoonlife]

You are also kind man who take people's 💰 money ,date. You are not innocent,you want money from people.

[@mikecee3058]

You're just another shyster who is as bad as temu.

[@mikeboxler759]

The problem i see about buying high priced quality merchandise is...everything you buy is made in china whether its branded or not.😢

[@mutteringmale]

It's like the incredible deal I got through some research some years ago....I bought 5 speakers from "TSC" "the speaker company. They figured out which factory in China was making the Polk Audio speakers, hopped on a plane, went there and bought the same speakers for 1/4 of the price, put their own label on them and sold them for 1/2 price. Still use them today.

[@johnf817]

That's not really true...you can Google any product with the words "not made in china" and do a little searching and most things can be bought from non Chinese manufacturers. There is also subreddits devoted to posting products not made in China. It is true that most major and "quality" brands that people pay higher prices for are just the same over priced Chinese made junk.

[@mutteringmale]

@@johnf817 That's like being King Alfred, sitting on his armchair at low tide commanding the tide to not come in.

[@Myself-yh9rr]

Unfortunately a lot of fake or not very well constructed items come from China too. They brought their bad reputation on themselves.

[@mutteringmale]

@@Myself-yh9rr If anyone buys anything made in China, and most electronics made in Korea, you get what you deserve.

[@TomokoAbe_]

I used TEMU, and love the products they sold. Came to USA rather quickly too. I never had a problem with them.

[@Tater-Chuck]

How's it feel to literally work people to death for your counterfeit, useless junk? Do you feel like a billionaire yet?

[@ayamore]

I have ordered hundred's of things from Temu, and I have always been extremely satisfied. They have a great selection of merchandise, and free shipping. So what if they collect data, so does every other company in the USA and across the world. I donate 25 cents of every order I place with them to plant a tree. I am a very satisfied customer.

[@Tempe1962]

And foolish.You make a perfect NWO slave.

[@peterwilliams7335]

don't easily believe what you hear from others. Believe your own experience. Most Americans just a hobbit of anti-China.

[@iamahorsenut7541]

I agree, I buy off Temu all the time and always been happy with the items and postage has always been safe

[@divinedivadayspa1908]

Except that it’s made with forced labour

[@ayamore]

@@divinedivadayspa1908 American Companies also buy from Forced Labor! They manipulate the stock market and God knows what else. American companies are not angels. So I will continue to buy from TEMU.

[@spadaacca]

Calm down mate, literally every company does the exact same thing.

[@AgentXXeyes]

I understand your point sir. On the other hand, in this day of age even your Calculator app is collecting data. There’s no hiding if you’re online.

[@gdupmilli5825]

The point is its a chinese owned compant collecting data ofcourse we love everyone but china is preparing for war with us through the digital era 😊

[@taurus38splul]

I only access the web on my PC, My cell phone I use as a phone. Privacy is a thing of past.

[@mutteringmale]

You just have to fight back. Turn OFF your location. Turn off your phone when not using it. Turn off location tracking. Give false info to everyone. Never give your phone number to any business unless you can't help it, and much more.

[@alexanderbreeding1830]

Surely I appreciate this information also. But did anyone else find it at least a bit ironic that whilst warning us about the potential dangers of temu that one if the links posted in the pinned information is a link to "get free stuff on temu"??? Wondered why there was no resolution stated regarding the offers made to promote the site . . .

[@SeerSeekingTruth]

@@mutteringmale You can still be monitored with your phone off.

[@Lucasl501]

So basically, we actually get the stuff but we give away our informations? Better deal than Facebook

[@j0lla127]

LOL

[@hh0686]

@@tippertemple2640 Amazon has my credit card information. What's your point?

[@thanhlong66710]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Nobody0512]

@@tippertemple2640 Clueless much , everybody in ya contacts who hasn't signed up for Temu gets bombarded with Temu adverts , also ALL your info goes to the the CCP ya Dopey muppet !

[@zephsmith3499]

@@tippertemple2640 And you can use Paypal, so Temu doesn't even get your credit card number.

[@rhmagalhaes]

Reality is: Target (and others) buys from China and sells it. Amazon does the same model as Temu where Mom and Pop buys something and resells it at Amazon. Buying from Temu just cuts the middle man. And yes, they all collect your data!!!

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

Virtually everything you purchase come from china

[@bojang6475]

Definitely true!👍

[@cindynail6168]

So does everyone else! Go to get credit from a local store....they want everything! So why is Temu wrong?

[@mutteringmale]

But, when you buy from Temu the return policy is terrible, many of the products are purposefully lacking in detail, or defective.

[@nbrown5907]

No Temu sells the crap that the third party sellers on Amazon sell lol. They broke the law selling at a loss in the beginning be we are living in very strange times where law is enforced only when convenient to those in power.

[@hewi868]

Temu has the same Chinese products they sell on amazon and ebay, since it ships from China, it is half the price. The US government is in agreement because you pay taxes on the products. When temu collects data it is called "cookies" the same marketing tactics all retailers are using today.

[@LegendEaterPSR]

That is absolutely not what cookies are at all.

[@Hmonks]

50 cent

[@beararms6945]

Lol enjoy the money there stealing from your credit card

[@hewi868]

@@beararms6945 Oh because it has happened to you? I never had it happened to me, but I assure you I'll make a claim if it does.

[@WADEPH33R3]

I ordered a switch for 24 bucks and actually got an oled switch. I thought it was gonna be an emulator consol with 30 year old games but it actually is a switch that plays switch games. I don't understand how they're doing this.

[@dorzquillope2922]

It's ok, i have nothing to worry about. My life is open book, no money, no worry.

[@buelahSmith-kp4yf]

Temu on an android system does NOT have any permissions by default. And you can turn off background activity. What you described as data mining, Google does every time you open the app! Also there are maybe 1% of products that are made in the USA. Everthing is made in China. Qustion is, do you want to pay more for it on Amazon?

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

you are absolutely incorrect in your assessment. temu bypasses permissions and gains access to everything on your device and every possible function. android works on passing what are called INTENTS. temu exploits this fact. apps can talk to each other without permissions. stop spreading lies

[@marcelinacambise9788]

Nope.

[@pamelagrey949]

Amazon is just as bad! Why aren't they being investigated! I'm still waiting on a refund from Amazon from 2 years ago.

[@xenn2996]

They refunded me you kinda have to be stern

[@theamazingcowlet]

Bezos isn't chinese so he gets a pass lol

[@hh0686]

2 years? thats crazy dude

[@hh0686]

@@theamazingcowlet that's racist

[@Robd07]

I returned tons of crap and never had a problem with amazon refunds

[@slayinhussys]

HAHAHA did anyone else get a damn TEMU AD before this video played!?! Cause I sure did!!! 😂😂😂

[@YvonneLester]

Me too 🤣😂🤣😅

[@mindaugas49ccm]

@@YvonneLester I don't have temu app, but I get this ad 8/10 times.

[@doll9340]

Nope cause I brought ad free subscription

[@micp01]

I dont use the app

[@priscillawarren2367]

I don't get adds on KZbin

[@jerryr4832]

I agree in your comments about TEMU in many ways, but isn't Amazon, eBay, selling the same Chinese products at a higher price? Does the Amazon app and eBay app doesn't collect data from your phone giving them access to the same things on your phone? I agree things from China are definitely not manufacture as American made products but we are not manufacturing anything in the USA, most of everything that is purchased in any of this company's is 98% Chinese or manufactured some place else besides the USA, I wish there was in the search option of Amazon to look for products made only the USA I would not mind paying a higher price as long as they were made here.

[@peterwilliams7335]

Americans love to be cheated and fooled by American companies even they know 90% products from American e-commerce websites are made in China. Remember, many people complain about buying products from Chinese e-commerce website have political motives. They are just play dirty political games to influence people to stir up anti-China political agenda.

[@temperancejackson3654]

Thee exact same.

[@Menoetia]

I just look for brand names or names I recognize as US, UK, EU, or Australian brands (no alphabet soup/obvious Chinese manufacturer/knockoff name), and read the listing. Listings written for Chinese items have a very obvious format you can begin to recognize. It takes more time to do and costs more, but in the end I've very rarely had to return things or had things that break within a week/month, or been shipped counterfeit items. Most people just pick something off the first page and don't care who made it so long as it's cheap and ships with Prime ( my husband annoys me by doing this).

[@fredricflickinger4255]

Not to mention that people who buy "Made in China" are supporting a communist funded, Anti-American and Anti-Freedom regime. There is THAT!!

[@Cherryblossom18634]

I agree and eBay has gone downhill 😳

[@nofury369]

Just want to say thanks. It's nice to hear someone just lay out the information. Refreshing!

[@LordAlmighty-tt8mq]

Google and Apple are doing the same, but are local American companies and it is OK, right?

[@judytwk]

Amazon and Ebay did it too. He said that.

[@LetterSignedBy51SpiesWasA-Coup]

Sounds like Temu is here to stay. No one cared about giving their data to TikTok and it's the same with Temu.

[@jeremys3951]

Facts

[@ainzzzz.m]

fr

[@Nobody0512]

Wrong only Morons and teenagers who dont know any better have TikTok ...guessing you are one of them 🙄

[@JeyroyLenkinss]

They are gonna care when we get invaded lmao

[@spiritofMongan]

@@JeyroyLenkinss we have been invaded by our own government.

[@randyfarmer9973]

I buy from temu and it's the same stuff that's here in the USA. America sells the stuff for way more money. It just takes two or three weeks before you get it. Everything we buy is from china anyway. They make Nike Jordans there and look how much they sell it here. Everybody you order from sells your info, it's 2024 live with it or stop buying on line product's.

[@sammgold1603]

People should be more worried about Facebook, Instagram, Apple, google and Intel data mining and selling information to governments around the world

[@nadiacusan3799]

Yes we should be you forgot tik tok the worse one

[@jasonbengel]

Suspiciously, you left TokTok off. Your user id format also seems to promote Temu videos. Innnnnteresting....

[@SpadaBelformaOfficial]

​@@jasonbengelscumbag CCP shill caught red handed

[@CassiaChloe]

Agree. Everything he listed is related to social media in a more extreme way.

[@seanowens9683]

Sus comment?

[@IAMGiftbearer]

That's interesting. I have noticed that Temu tries to lure you to download their app with all sorts of huge discounts that you cannot get on your computer just using their website to shop so this is why I have been hesitant. I have been worried that downloading an app on a phone may result in identity theft and/or malware which can damage the operating system, and may also be linked to info on the computer. As for products being "junk" I have seen the exact same products in Walmart stores and Amazon, so I really wonder if we are getting junk anyhow regardless of where we shop, as there seem to be very few true American manufacturers.

[@fn8382]

and google dont do the same haha or facook , instagram LOL. i got clothes from there and its high quality ., evertyhing was beautiful and could wash it nice.

[@googleuser3636]

The quality is EXTREMELY different between TEMU and Walmart. TEMU loses ~$30 per ORDER. Why? To lure you in, the same way Uber started by providing very cheap rides and then backed them up later.

[@ForrestGump1212]

The Temu app is nothing but a spy app. I would never even think about buying anything from the scummy Chinese based company :D

[@TP-ff9ii]

Don’t download it i started getting scam calls from china

[@a.j.b.8658]

​@cubsfan1245 Hey there. Please can you tell me why you think it's a spy thing? I'd genuinely like to know how you've arrived at that and maybe even what they're using the info they're spying on for? I've ordered a few bits from them, took 3/4 weeks to arrive (wasn't in a hurry) and what came is better than expected tbh. They were courteous and informative through the whole process too. I'm not bothered about using them again, but this thread kinda alarmed me a little. Would appreciate knowing more if you can help? 👍

[@TomokoAbe_]

I bought a lovely purse on TEMU for $6. The identical purse was sold at a local store for $30.

[@Hugh1319]

Love Temu especially nowadays. I stop shopping Amazon when get the same items for 1/5 the price of lower. I don’t put much money in my debit card so willing to take the risk. 😆 at least I can get presents 🎁 for the families for Christmas without working 2-3 jobs

[@seltaeb3302]

Ask yourself why are they cheap. Reason, they are made in sweat shops in Pakistan, Central America. People park their conscience I feel. China is taking over the world.

[@youngsuit]

corporate america loves capitalism until someone else does it better

[@kbm3840]

Amen

[@vloogle4924]

Says the people afraid to say otherwise...

[@youngsuit]

@@vloogle4924lol not afraid

[@hondaracing9199]

Thank you for your honesty and research.

[@TheEcorristine]

Excellent video, clear and concise, would certainly make you think. The question is though is our info safe in the future because once we concent to their cookies etc and notifications we rarely go back and change them...we all love a bargain...tough one to call.

[@peterwilliams7335]

Over all, I have good experience with Temu the same as I have with any other American e-commerce websites. I don't believe anything others tell me but I believe my own experience and so far my experience with Temu is positive. Remember, people say things with their own objectives and most of the time, they don't tell you 100% truth. I know many people in the US, just have the habit of bashing China for no reason or for their anti-China political objective.

[@PERSONAL1OF9]

This is correct. Because I got annoyed by all the intrusive message TEMU would post on my phone. So I "FORCED STOPPED" it. TEMU turned itself and it's notifications back on. So, I "FORCED STOPPED" it again and it did the same thing. I realized then that this app is a "SPY APP". However it's no differrent the the "SPY APPS, SOFTWARES, and PROXY ORGANIZATIONS" like GOOGLE, APPLE, and FACEBOOK. Where our private communications are sent to the United States Government ALPHABET DIVISIONS.

[@peterwilliams7335]

No country in the world does as much spying not only on its own citizens but also on foreign governments as well than the USA. That is why Mr. Snowden is still a man most wanted by the US government.

[@deannasteele9803]

The NSA

[@bdafonefixguy]

true. also i can tell u have and android fone ...wow...i have seen this ,working with them and owning 1 for educational purposes...education about android that is

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

Hi. i just wanted to put this out there. i watch this outdoor gear review channel and he got what seemed like a really good tent for a low price from Temu that simply made no sense. so he looked around, and found the exact same (good quality) tent, Branded, by a single Company who makes that specific tent. So apparently he contacted the Company and said hey man, these people are selling your actual tent, with no branding, at like half the price of yours. He says, and here's the freakin WEIRD part. So creepy and sus- i guess they didn't respond, then suddenly The Temu listing was immediately taken down! ok something already fishy times 2 is happening at this point. THEN, the Company takes down THEIRS, (why????) and actually Discontinues the Product. What in the Actual hell just happened??!💀🧐 i think there are so many layers to this and grifting is happening at all sorts of angles, it all smells like corruption and b.s. lies operating as something it is not, for very nefarious purposes.

[@m.s.3798]

Thanks for you honesty!

[@stephanietambwe7512]

Thank you for the info!

[@sergebissainthe]

Great video and content. Second time ont his channel and I subscribed!

[@rrjohn5]

Good to know! I ordered my first items from them this week from my PC. I did not download the app and I won't do that. Is it safer to order via Laptop??

[@honeykin7890]

True, not worth it! Fabric really thin, jewelry very cheap. Plastic breaks easily. Not recommended!

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

i ordered 4 times and havent been let down at all. ive had some products distoreded due to drug tight packaging. its good for product that'll be put to use or if you dont like to over pay on amazon

[@Thepilotangel]

This is so true, even other apps like social media platforms and even damn games track everything you do, but my real question is.. why is this even allowed? If Apple google, TikTok , and much more track your info all the time, it must be legal then? If so, then why?

[@jospehtorres-od3wm]

it’s legal because if it tracks what you do ON the app works by giving you what you want for example youtube tracks you for your videos for you.

[@jospehtorres-od3wm]

but temu is illegal because it tracks OUT side the app and IN the app

[@jospehtorres-od3wm]

but correct me if iam wrong

[@scootermom1791]

It's just targeted marketing. It's not illegal. It's existed longer than the Internet. Before the internet, people would get catalogs sent to them where you could order by mail. If you purchased something from a company that sold clothing, you'd subsequently get all kinds of junk mail from other companies that sold clothing. If you bought baby products, you'd get all kinds of coupons and advertisements for baby products in the mail. This is nothing different. They collect information about your interests. Then they send you relevant ads based on those instead of sending ads about things you'd never think about purchasing. The only thing that concerns me is HOW they collect that data. I've heard it can be collected via your phone's camera and microphone. I'm not 100% convinced about this considering how in the world anyone would have time to spy on 3 billion or more people just to obtain such data. But still.....

[@silviachicos155]

@@jospehtorres-od3wm it doesn’t track outside the app. All app can track outside the app if you give permision

[@jasmine2569]

If Target, Walmart and other stores also sell made in china products, then what is the difference from ordering directly from Temu? It's the SAME!

[@cathydixon8307]

Thank you for the information. I have heard similar comments from others. Thank you for the honesty.

[@sbs8179]

There cannot be any better explanation video made for Temu app then that! Thank you.!

[@annaskaer1461]

Thank you for sharing. I love Temu and am not being paid to post. I’ve gotten great deals and look forward to my orange packages. Definitely a lot to consider.

[@FransceneJK98]

Nobody said you don’t get good deals delivered to your home. That’s not the point. You’re ok to sell your data (name, address, credit card info….) to China?? I don’t think you understand the seriousness of this.

[@ceruhermandez9651]

​@@FransceneJK98you always sell your data to ALL the apps that you have so why is this an issue?

[@thecatsleeping9339]

It’s a bot this persons acc has been created a year ago. Maybe ccp bot

[@evmcelroy]

I agree. I have enjoyed almost every product I have bought from them. Using my data? Who isn't?????

[@FaceFcuk]

I loved it until my bank account got wiped out yesterday, stay well away.

[@rebeccasthought2443]

Thanks for the video

[@pacjam418]

Great vid…very informative.

[@ketibitch1389]

I’m more worried about Google and their cronies than I am about Temu and the Chinese government…🤝

[@mutteringmale]

I'm the same. They shadow ban me on KZbin and sell everywhere you go, what you buy and all your personal information to anyone. They are the Evil Empire.

[@alexanderbreeding1830]

Anyone remember when they had a "motto" of "don't be evil"?? Funny how they never said "don't DO evil" . . . Easy enough to separate the actions from the "being" in the mind!

[@Opamp7]

Gotta love the temu ad at the beggining 😂

[@JeramieSaito]

Thanks for this video!!!

[@e.b4151]

Great video, very important information

[@Pterocarpous]

Thank you for the thorough break down. It confirmed my suspicions. A lot of work and expertise went into this analysis. It's very much appreciated.

[@sueg3937]

Are the same concerns for ordering through their web site on a computer, not a phone?

[@user-uz7ir9sc1t]

Great analysis here, Steve!

[@Livingston9023]

VEEEERY INTERESTING & INFORMATIVE!!! THX A BUNCH!!! PURPLE 💜 GIRL

[@yayoyayo7636]

What about Amazon? They get your name, address phone number and date of birth and with alexa they can listen to you. Why don't you make a video about it

[@GraphicDesignNY]

Really, really good video! The internet needs stuff like this.

[@KikorPlaysHobbies]

Such details on temu operations great video....keep up the good work 😊😊😊

[@jaks_bag_attack]

Now this makes real sense, I am the product and consumer!

[@adp8547]

Temu just started to sell products in my country so i tested it. Bought some stuff for garden irrigation and they offered me an ultrasonic eyeglass cleaner for just 0,45 euros so i bought it. It doesn't clean my eyeglasses at all so i dismantled it tp check what there is inside... THERE IS NO ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER, JUST AN ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH AN UNBALANCED WEIGHT !

[@gillianbradley8159]

Return it. They are great at immediately refunding you and usually tell you to keep the item.

[@BenjaminPeterParker]

good video. I usually dont ever leave comments, but this is good research done. I would recommend including sources in the description so that people could read it for themselves/feel more inclined to believe the info/and point out any inaccuracies, helping you and everyone watching. Overall business rating 9/10, upfront video, no BS, and good delivery (unlike Temu) :)

[@judytwk]

He said it based on his belief. There is no evidence. He shouldn't be making this video. He just wants to get more viewers.

[@ernestoglesby5342]

My first orders arrived late, and TEMU did give me credits to compensate.

[@yvettel.5981]

All social media gets our data.

[@Robd07]

I downloaded the Temu app and was suspicious of the prices. Now weird shit happens on my phone. A weird screen popped up AFTER i deleted the app and some music came on with no screen open. This is the reason i felt downloading the Temu app was a red flag!

[@charghhhmaine1423]

😮 my phone's been playing up for a while and I found spyware had installed itself into my phone and the only app different to other phones I had was temu , so it must of been them

[@wesleyrodgers886]

Shoes. Pens. Writing pads. Cooling fan. Charge cables...its a much longer list. Helps me as I'm not exactly drowning in cash.

[@avj8001]

Thank you for the info on Temu. I've made several orders and the merchandise I receive is definitely not what was described or reflected on the website. After seeing your video I immediately deleted the app from my phone! I hope other people do the same.

[@pokeba3299]

Great to know. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lincolnstww]

Fantastic video - thanks for the thorough research and succinct delivery

[@gracegu1128]

Let’s face it, China is in USA everywhere. TikTok and Temu have worked hand in hand and entered the American’s daily life. What can you do?

[@ernestoglesby5342]

Have ordered from TEMU on two occasions. Free shipping. Happy with the products, but not the delivery. Items shipped from UK to Cyprus where I currently live. Once IN Cyprus, the local carriers chosen are SLOW TO DELIVER, and do not update the tracking information. I live 15 minutes from the airports, and some products have taken fourteen days to be delivered by the carrier after clearing customs and being collected by the carrier.

[@wolfgangkaminski4580]

Thank u, very interesting!

[@lauralamoreaux4266]

I ordered from them once. Wishing a week I had fraudulent charges in Hong Kong in the amounts of 1,500, 3,000, and 2,500. My bank blocked the second two charges and refunded the first. They saw the Temu charge and told me to erase the app and that I shouldn’t do business with them.

[@ThePoushal]

Fear mongering.

[@tmbrands3216]

I got 4 fraud charges too a few days after placing an order. Four charges for $49.99 back to back on the same day from some random name in Chinese characters. I had to get my CC replaced. I promptly deleted the app.

[@wendym2987]

I've ordered from them loads and had no problems at all. I'm in the UK so don't know if that makes a difference.

[@ThePoushal]

@@wendym2987 same in the UK and ordered on mobile app

[@olivialashawn2792]

I only use a prepaid card

[@Alex-bm9nb]

"news" channels these days hire anyone as "experts" nowadays. everything she accused Temu app of doing is quite literally standard practise EVERY site/app, especially shopping ones, does. lmao

[@cameronmueller]

this.

[@pawelkomarnicki]

The „research” is also not true at least on iOS which doesn’t give that much information he mentioned 😆

[@bibbicus3942]

Normalization and defeatistism

[@someoneinasia]

"it's okay they do bad stuff because others do it" LOL, when your mindset is like this you know you have been brainwashed.

[@spiritofMongan]

EXACTLY

[@MaamelliePropheticJones]

I appreciate your honesty thank you God bless

[@llothar68]

I ordered from TEMU to the Philippines. When you do this the prices become very expensive. I did it because the other marketplaces did not allow me to bundle many cheap items into a single order and shipping. But the cost of all items are 10-20% higher then i could find at for example Divisoria in Manila. It saves time. All got delivered, some items looked bigger on the photos but are tiny instead. Package was bad and damaged a few goods but in a repairable way.

[@DevinJuularValentine]

Temu is about 90% of the ads i see on YT and FB. As a rule, anyone advertising on social media tends to be "too good to be true" levels of tatty scam. I've tried buying based on ads a handful of times, and every time its been a misdirection to the point that I'm now incredibly distrusting of ads i see online in this way (e.g. algorithmic static ads / whatever you call them). Especially how hard theyre advertising right now, feels like brainwashing. No thanks. Even searching for "why has Temu suddenly exploded" or "is temu a scam" threw up some weird results for me... But that's probably due to KZbin's weird new (and bad) search algorithm

[@Robd07]

I downloaded the Temu app and was suspicious of the prices. Now weird shit happens on my phone. A weird screen popped up AFTER i deleted the app and some music came on with no screen open. This is the reason i felt downloading the Temu app was a red flag!

[@bekkaboo2095]

I’ve ordered many things from Temu recently and they’ve all been good quality. Even the clothes

[@Robd07]

@@bekkaboo2095 mmmm

[@jgn593]

​@@bekkaboo2095hello temu bot.

[@Robbnlinzi]

@@jgn593not a bot here. I’ve had four orders. The fish game is a scam. The items are china quality so you know… you get what you pay for. I had two broken items which I got refunded without posting them. The customer service bot is cursed.

[@me-ds2il]

I find that the huge volume of things make it more likely to find things you can use. Delivery is good. The only thing I don't like is that due to very limited space for things I need to consider my purchases very carefully. And then they have a very aggressive sales technique where you're constantly offered by g discounts for buying more stuff. Well, the discounts are good but NOT great and unless you have the space to keep everything, you need to be extra careful with your purchases IDK about all that

[@Tblack2112]

Can you help me find the best anti virus things? I dont care If I have to pay 1k, I'm disabled, and also it said it will delete after 7 days it "signed me out" but what if it doesnt get deleted I used my main email! Should I buy a new phone?

[@UTArch1]

I tried Temu after seeing the Super Bowl ads and while my order did arrive quickly, there were problems with both items I bought. I ordered a 3 pc. bath mat set and they sent the wrong one (the one I ordered had 3 mats for the floor - but the one sent had a cushion for the toilet seat and only 2 floor mats). I also ordered a modern spiral table lamp, but the one they sent was only "similar" to the one in the photo in the Temu listing. While there was no actual statement of the height of the lamp, it was VERY obvious that the one I received was about 1/2 the height of the one in the listing photo, and just was not as attractive being so squat. However, on the bright side, when I clicked on the "contact Temu customer service" link, I was able to describe my problems and following the prompts online was issued a full refund for these 2 items. So my trial of Temu showed me that the products are not as they might seem, but I was not ripped off by Temu.

[@JohnWarner-lu8rq]

I've purchased a few things from Temu and have no complaints, but I never use their app. I also have never referred them to anyone.

[@theelementgirl4165]

Me too!. But my husband has their app and we have never had any issues.

[@JohnWarner-lu8rq]

@@theelementgirl4165 Hi. I never use an app from any company unless it's directly related to something PC or Phone related. On my phone, I delete everything that I don't absolutely need. As for the Temu phone app, like Tik Tok, there could very well be code that can scan for whatever they choose, like contact information, etc.

[@mediamate426]

What an absolute legend this guy aint no sellout for a couple dollars but instead tells the world how things really are

[@nikita_swc]

I ordered sneakers - they didn't come. I ordered a bag, rubber and a phone holder - they didn't come. There is money on my balance, in the app. Is it impossible to return them to the card?

[@FirstLastOne]

Thank you for putting this video out there. I was called a racist because, I am clearly not Asian, I simply posted CNN, CBC and a few other links to the same information you have mentioned in this video. I posted the link to this video and funny enough no one said I was racist by doing that. We live in challenging times.

[@hhckiss2817]

Thank you Steve, you are always so honest with us and don't take the advertising money from services you don't support. How can I know what data Alibaba and AliExpress gather? I use these apps. I know the American companies are taking data too. After speaking about items near my phone (without typing them) and getting ads a day or two later, after about a dozen times I became paranoid and also put tape over the cameras. 😢 I hope we can pass data collection laws like other countries have.

[@isheysantiago5767]

Omg thanks for t his video !! I have to wait for my two packages which will be deliver next week here in sweden. After i will get my orders iwill uninstall temu app promise!!! This video is very helpful because i just discovered temu up 2 weeks ago. It is so cheap tgat is why i tried to buy there but after watching tour video ,it scares me a lot.

[@Texas_Made_]

After i downloaded the app, i noticed i was getting FLOODED with spam in my email(mind you,this is the only clothing app i have on my phone)..i went as far as to email them calling them out on possibly selling my email...now i dont get any more spam messages..HMMMM😮

[@stancreech43]

Temu does exactly what everyone else does but cheaper. I can’t believe the quality of the shoes to ice machine. If you say that something is wrong size… ok no need to return it . Refund. The way I see it if you’re going to buy from that part of the world why pay more on Amazon or Walmart.. Just my opinion and God bless you and yours

[@tmc4609]

I love TEMU! I have gotten everything from clothes, shoes, bedding, blankets, dishes, kitchen utensils, dog toys, makeup, razors,wigs, hair extensions, socks, containers, craft supplies, fake flowers… You get my point I have bought everything! Oh and you said most of the people that gush over TEMU are paid to 🤣🤣 I wish!

[@josephjoestar1681]

You're the problem with society.

[@brucexu4789]

Cool

[@julieann5196]

But don't all places where you buy stuff track what you are doing? I don't shop on my phone. I think most people are still going to buy on Temu because they can get the stuff at a cheaper price even though some of the stuff isn't that great. The times I did order from Temu I haven't had too many problems yet. This does give me something to think about though for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@mywifequitherjob]

Yes. That is correct. The difference here is that their parent company has a history of malware on apps which goes beyond tracking

[@julieann5196]

@@mywifequitherjob ahhh, okay.

[@nek.winchester]

​@mywifequitherjob so what do we do if we already shopped at the temu app am I screwed

[@emilymacafore5782]

@@mywifequitherjob What about the desktop version?

[@susanabushaban2719]

@@mywifequitherjob sir your telling us to purchase higher quality items yeah I agree a lot that quality matter but those it’s are all still from China. I

[@Jas-ht2el]

Thank you!!

[@lesahenderson7365]

I’ve begun having trouble with TEMU. I either received items that I didn’t order and/or didn’t receive orders that I did order.

[@dkgong]

Not to mention, Temu takes advantage of free or low shipping subsidies from the United Postal Union at the expense of America.

[@rossjudd6049]

No, I believe that would be Amazon. Dropping of items at the Post Office for what they call "last mile delivery"

[@AlainPierrelouis-lu2hh]

Right now I am afraid to order stuff online too many Scams specially when the items are cheap.

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

just gotta be smart and talk to the right people

[@terris1958]

Thank you for sharing your insight. I get Facebook ads all the time and reported it, as the images of the merchandise appear to belong to hard-working designers I personally know. Flat out plagiarism.

[@xenn2996]

Why do people assume that all Chinese products are bad or of poor quality? Most electronics, clothing and textiles, toys and games, household appliances, furniture, footwear, plastic products, kitchenware and cookware, accessories, tools and equipment, and sporting goods are made in China. There's nothing wrong with that. I feel like some people are just being biased .

[@user-vy7vk1uu8u]

because they are using the cheapest parts its not rocket science... if you buy a fake phone over a real one guess witch one lasts longer ?

[@crazedmonk8u]

Dumb take. There is a thing called Quality Control. Yes alot of brands are chinese made. A offbrand drill from Harbor Freight that is already off brand to begin with is not the same thing as buying a Milwakee drill that is made in China. Duh. Your comment ignores standard industry pratice of compromising quality to hit a cheaper price. i.e we could use X material that cost Y or we can use Z material that costs less then Y. i.e. you get what you pay for. It's not that complicated to understand.

[@xenn2996]

@@crazedmonk8u that’s your opinion don’t complain to me complain to the American companies

[@xenn2996]

@@crazedmonk8u and why should I listen to your opinion you’re rude

[@walterp.526]

​@@xenn2996Rude doesn't mean he's not factually correct...

[@NannyT3]

Thank you !

[@tirtraz3174]

Any use of the internet is a risk - anywhere. I shop at TEMU the art supplies are really way cheaper than other sources. I’ve saved a lot of money buying from them. I’ve noticed eBay sellers are selling TEMU items with bloated costs. You have to be a savy buyer there are things on TEMU that are cheap made. Anything that is labeled with ‘tiny, small or anything in that range I do not buy. Clothes - look at the patterns. Some of the close are not sewn to match the pattern. Yep you will be noticed in public wearing that $4 dress that the patterns do not match. Not flattering. Supplies for art and some ‘cotton’ clothes as well. Just need to always be cautious when you sign on … someone’s always ‘watching’.

[@beckypetersen2680]

I find it interesting that you call TEMU an APP - when it's a website/website that has an app.

[@hauntedbearchild]

I never use my phone for ordering online but use my laptop, which is loaded with a ton of protection. I know nothing is 100% safe but I would never, ever use my phone for ordering, paying bills or banking.

[@marthaloreto3088]

Thank you for your professional and informative video. I made a couple of purchases in the past due to their amazing advertising prices. They were all CHEAP and poor quality products. Will never buy there again. NEVER!

[@michaelfishman7174]

I am always suspicious of things that are too expensive or too cheap, especially if they are made in China.

[@marecolri1]

If they are about stealing information or not that I can't tell. But very probably. Yet, it's NOTHING different from other apps and most online retailers. However, as someone who barely comments, I always get excited when someone posts about temu because my experience so far has been great, and my friends as well. The too many texts are annoying, yes, but finding things half price than Amazon and sometimes sheen, in this economy... I'll take it. Sometimes, I still find better deals in Amazon or Sheen, so it is not all the time. Item's arrived as described, and the quality is the same as expected from cheap items in Amazon that also come from China. 🤷🏽‍♀️ And no, we are not able to buy high-quality quality items in the US because prices are out of the roof. Some are justified, but others are simply greedy businesses using the inflation excuse to increase their prices more than needed, leaving the population no other choice than taking those risks.

[@FaceFcuk]

I got scammed and my bank account wiped out after using it, stay well away , just cancelled my card and fraud team been on phone .

[@spiritofMongan]

@@FaceFcuk someone got access to your banking account. Probably from an internet/phone scammer pretending to be tech support of refunding you money thru some business. Temu does not gather information from your banking account unless you give them permission to it. Just buying something does not do that.

[@MaverickConservative]

It’s a communist country that wants to steal your data. Why are you ok with that?

[@cola7ups823]

I have not had any problems with Temu so far. But, I have been scammed by many American companies. Homeowner's Insurance is one of them.

[@PattyDalmau]

Temu lied about encryption! It delivered my orders to the wrong city and then refused to give me my money back or reship my order! Even after I repeatedly told them Temu is incompetent, a liar and abusive! Customer service is a joke!

[@Jojosmith342]

thumbs up for the education

[@bonanderson9398]

Thank you! I am really concerned that I don't see more scrutinizing of this website. This cannot be good for commerce, creators of patented products, online privacy, or our country in the end. I see red flags, but little critical examination.

[@martinha2856]

This man has been payed for doing this.

[@Antygrvity69]

@bonanderson9398: Amazon and EBAY sellers are some of the same ones selling on Temu

[@shinjid3705]

as long as im saving money, it is all good :P I see so many items selling on amazon for 5 times the price or even ten times. Why should I pay the premium if i can get the exact same item for a fraction of the price?! I dont see why i should support shops making big bucks out of these items. I get prices suited for chinese market. Which is good.

[@adamrasmussen3775]

@@shinjid3705the products are low quality so you’re not really getting the same thing

[@Samantha-hn3md]

I order from them all the time with no problem

[@inspector6803]

I bought stuff from Temu. Some good, some bad. If you do not like, you can return it and your refund is instant. When people start talking about security, selling data, etc, these happen everywhere already. When people say specifically about business coming from China, honestly I am tired of it. So, I just keep buying stuff made in China. Is there any household having no stuff from China? I want to learn from them.

[@JeremysJackoffHand]

Solid logic. Once you've begun being raped you might as well continue being raped and sign up to be raped by more and more entities.

[@crazedmonk8u]

Fantastic video. If i may offer a suggestion around the 3:41 mark. It would be nice to have a little snippet of how you got this information on video. I personally don't doubt these numbers since i assume you did the research yourself. However, i also don't like when people throw out random statistics without showing the sources either since its easy for people to make up a number for their claim or misinterpret the number on purpose to make their argument i.e. its a 10% increase. okay are we saying its 10% to 20% or 10% to 10.10%? 2 different things for example. linking sources via a direct link or if that is not an option since this was aggregated data from multiple sources, showing the evidence first hand with a screenshot, video, something. would shut down any criticism of someone fact checking your data.