00:00Is shopping at Shein dangerous? The EU thinks it might be and has opened up an investigation.
00:05Here's why shopping there could be risky for you.
00:08First, illegal products such as childlike sex dolls and illegal weapons were found on Shein by French authorities.
00:15The commission is now gathering more evidence.
00:18Second, the app's design might keep you hooked.
00:21Shein offers reward points and uses constant algorithmic recommendations that push new items while you scroll.
00:27These features are seen as potentially addictive.
00:30It affects online shoppers worldwide since the global fast fashion platform has millions of users.
00:36Shein says it's cooperating and strengthening protections for younger users.
00:41But if the EU says that's not enough, Shein could be fined.
00:45The EU could also demand that Shein prevents illegal products from being sold and removes the platform's addictive features.
00:52What do you think about shopping on sites with addictive designs?
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