Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued a request for proposals for outside counsel to investigate and pursue legal action against the Chinese e-commerce company Temu amid concerns of consumer protection violations.
Temu is a popular mobile app and website that offers low-cost goods to consumers.The company is accused of deceiving consumers by unlawfully collecting data and providing that data to the Communist Chinese government as well as engaging in other deceitful practices. Security and privacy concerns and the presence of malware led Apple and Google to suspend the Temu app.
“I will not allow Temu or any other company to abuse and exploit Oklahoma consumers,” Drummond said. “My office will hold Temu accountable and work to ensure Oklahomans have a safe online marketplace.”
Temu is owned by PDD Holdings Inc., commonly known as Pinduodo Inc. Proposals for an investigation and legal action are due Oct. 3. Drummond’s office will evaluate proposals and contract with the most economical and most competent law firm.