Now, the discussion around Shein has reached a fever pitch, thanks to a conspiracy theory on TikTok claiming that its workers are slipping notes begging for help in its packages.

The speculation kicked off last May, when a video posted to TikTok compiled images of some of these messages, some which read, “Help Me,” “SOS,” and “I have dental pain”.

Are Shein Workers Hiding Secret Messages in Clothing Tags to Beg for Help? A TikTok conspiracy theory about the Chinese fast-fashion brand has gotten out of control ...

Fast-fashion clothing brand, Shein, speaks out about the conspiracy theories around the "need your help" on tags of some clothes. kurmyshov/iStock / Getty Images Plus ...

Shein appeared to be hoping that the influencer trip would help counteract a steady stream of critical news reports, including a British news channel investigation last year that found some of its ...

Fact Check In early June 2022, various social media users claimed they found messages from garment workers on clothing tags from Shein and other companies that contained cries for help.

The U.S. lawmakers want the SEC to mandate Shein to independently audit and verify "that the company does not use Uyghur forced labor as a condition of being registered to issue securities in the ...

The worker says the sacrifice would help him reach his goal of earning 10,000 RMB (nearly $1,500 at the time) a month at his job picking and packing customer orders for Shein, the global fast ...