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Child Commissioner Refers Vinted to Arcom Over Porn Redirects, Extends Scrutiny to Etsy and Leboncoin

The referral tests France's 2024 age‑verification law that gives Arcom power to fine or block noncompliant platforms.

Overview

  • Sarah El‑Haïry said she has formally seized Arcom after media found Vinted listings used to steer users to paid pornographic content on other sites.
  • Her office said she will also refer Etsy and Leboncoin following a France 2 report showing similar promotions disguised as ordinary sales.
  • Investigations describe listings for swimwear or lingerie that direct users to Telegram, WhatsApp or Instagram, then to subscription sites such as OnlyFans or Mym.
  • Vinted says it enforces a zero‑tolerance policy with proactive detection and removals, yet it does not verify users’ ages despite stating the service is for adults.
  • Under the SREN framework, Arcom can issue injunctions, impose financial penalties or seek site blocking, and El‑Haïry says she will pursue judicial action when child‑pornography is reported.