Why did Wish send me a push notification promoting an illegal weapon?

Valued at almost $8.5 billion, Wish is one of the fastest growing e-commerce startups, connecting consumers in the West with vendors and manufacturers in China. It sells a variety of products, from clothing to electronics, all at bargain basement prices. Some of the wares flogged on Wish are a little less legal than others. I know that because last night, the Wish app sent me a push notification informing me of a sale on stun guns. It's absolutely bananas that I just got a push notification from @WishShopping promoting weapons that are prohibited in the UK. Carrying a stun gun…

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