Attorney General Bird files lawsuit against Temu for consumer violations - KCRG

Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a lawsuit against e-commerce giant Temu, alleging several violations of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act. Bird says Temu “deceptively harvests” Iowans personal data, even alleging the company misrepresents the quality and price of goods and uses sign-up scams. The lawsuit also mentions a “lack of regard” for intellectual property rights with some of its merchandise, including merchandise featuring the University of Iowa and the IOWA Wave. AG Bird spoke on the lawsuit in a statement. She said, “Iowans are always searching for good deals and ways to save money,” said Attorney General Brenna Bird. “Temu says they are a way to ‘shop like a billionaire’ and get great value for little money, but the goods are substandard and not as advertised. Worse than that, they can siphon Iowans’ information to the Chinese government. Temu is violating Iowa’s Consumer Fraud Act, and we’re holding them responsible.” Copyright 2026 KCRG. All rights reserved.