The Temu Affiliate Program is gaining traction as a popular side hustle, attracting local residents and content creators with its promise of high commissions and easy income.

The program advertises commission rates between 5% and 20% and offers cash bonuses for new user referrals, a model that has proven lucrative for many influencers.

However, the opportunity comes with significant drawbacks.

Many affiliates report that commissions are only paid on purchases made by brand new users, making it difficult to build a stable, passive income from repeat customers.

More importantly, Temu is facing serious class-action lawsuits in the United States over allegations that its app functions like aggressive spyware, collecting excessive personal data.

For local creators, promoting the app presents an ethical dilemma, balancing the potential for high earnings against the reputational risk of endorsing a platform with severe privacy concerns.