Vinted reports more suspected stolen goods listed after looting in France
Vinted says it has increased checks and removed listings after seeing more goods it suspects were stolen during unrest in France.
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Vinted says it has seen more items suspected of being stolen listed on its marketplace since riots and looting in France over the weekend. The second-hand platform says it has stepped up checks and removed some listings; offenders may be permanently banned. [1]
Videos shared on social media showed shops being looted during protests over the rising cost of living. Cosmetics chain Sephora said several of its stores had been broken into. Videos also showed looting at luxury fashion shops including Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Céline, but the companies had not commented on damage, according to the report. [1]
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