社会｜メルカリ、胎児エコー写真禁止の理由 / Society | Mercari’s Reasons for Banning Fetal Ultrasound Photos

Summary

On August 25, Mercari announced that it will prohibit the listing of fetal ultrasound images.

This decision was made due to concerns that ultrasound images and pregnancy test kits could be used for fraudulent purposes. Listings confirmed after the 29th will be gradually removed. The platform is urging users who currently have such listings to take them down as soon as possible, with the intention of protecting user safety.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: I heard that Mercari has banned the listing of fetal ultrasound photos, probably because they could be used for fraud.
Chako: Really!? Are there actually incidents like that!?
Log: Apparently, there have been cases where they were sold, so they probably made that decision based on the potential risks.
Navi: It seems like a reasonable measure to avoid the risk of fraud. It’s only natural that listings like this are seen as problematic.
Chako: I see, so that’s the reason behind it!

Admin’s Note

I believe Mercari’s decision to prohibit the sale of fetal ultrasound images is a very important one. It may come as a surprise to many that such personal photos and pregnancy-related items could be used for fraudulent purposes. As consumers, I think it’s essential for us to carefully check the seller’s ratings and the details of the products when using flea market apps. I want to commend this decision as a necessary measure to protect user safety.