Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale

Vinted has removed listings of items believed to have been looted during the recent riots in France. The French second-hand re-selling platform swiftly took action after the weekend's disorder. Chaos broke out in various French cities, with shops ransacked during the unrest over the weekend. The company's spokesperson emphasized that the sale of stolen goods is strictly prohibited on their platform, with zero tolerance for such activity.

Riots were reported in Paris, Marseille, Lille, and other areas following protests against the high cost of living and public spending. At least 1,200 people were arrested during the riots, which resulted in damage exceeding hundreds of millions of euros. Rioters, some wearing masks and balaclavas, set fire to cars and buildings while looting businesses.

Vinted's teams have been actively identifying and removing listings linked to looting, and have intensified monitoring of suspicious listings. The company is collaborating with French authorities and police to address emerging risks and malicious behavior, including up to permanent bans for rule violations. Similar activity has been observed on other platforms like eBay.

French Prime Minister called for partial curfews as he condemned the thieves and thugs behind the riots. Luxury shops, boutiques, and stores like Dior, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, and Ralph Lauren in Paris were targeted, with their shopfronts damaged. In Marseille, the official store of football club Olympique de Marseille and Lille's club shop were looted and closed until further notice.