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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Jiangsu consumer committee interviews second-hand trading platforms

    Issue disclosure

    The Jiangsu Consumer Council publicly interviewed 12 second-hand trading platforms over issues identified in a consumer survey, including suspected tolerance of counterfeit sales and problematic information. It required the platforms to self-inspect and rectify the identified issues and submit written adjustment plans by February 22, 2021. The report said 58.com had removed certain listings and closed accounts, while Xianyu had taken down items from users who violated rules.

    Stated objective. To督促平台企业正视问题 and ensure that rectification measures are implemented.

    Company response

    • Remediation — 58同城

      58同城针对调查中发现的空瓶产品、药品等信息进行删除下架、关闭账户处理

    • Remediation — 闲鱼

      闲鱼平台表示已对相关违规用户进行商品下架处理

    Source excerpt

    • 为督促平台企业正视问题，江苏省消保委对消费调查涉及的12家二手交易平台开展集体、公开约谈，并要求这些平台对照消费调查发现的问题一一自查、整改，于2021年2月22日前提交书面优化调整方案。
    • 58同城针对调查中发现的空瓶产品、药品等信息进行删除下架、关闭账户处理，闲鱼平台表示已对相关违规用户进行商品下架处理。
    • 一些二手交易平台涉嫌默许售假，发布盗版网课、低俗漫画等相关信息，甚至成为色情交易引流平台。
    Source

  2. 2020

    58.com employees allege forced leave and pay cuts

    Issue disclosure

    Employees of 58.com reportedly alleged that the company had begun layoffs and was requiring employees to take two months of leave with reduced pay. 58.com said the report was untrue and described its staffing arrangements as normal business adjustments.

    Company response

    • Denial — 58同城

      对此，有媒体向58同城公关部进行求证，对方回复称，“消息不实，目前公司的相关人员安排仍是正常的业务调整。”

    Source excerpt

    • 对此，有媒体向58同城公关部进行求证，对方回复称，“消息不实，目前公司的相关人员安排仍是正常的业务调整。”
    • 近日，在脉脉职言区，多名加V认证的58同城员工发声称，58同城开始裁员，单方面强制员工停薪留职2个月，每个月只发基本工资的80%，即1760元。
    • 【猎云网北京】3月5日报道
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