A woman in Jiaxing pretended to date a 4S store salesperson to obtain discounts on a car purchase, then ended the relationship immediately—causing the salesperson to break down emotionally at the dealership.

Social Context

China’s Civil Code emphasizes honesty in civil activities, and courts have ruled against ‘fraudulent relationships’ used for financial gain. This incident reflects growing scrutiny of transactional dating in consumer contexts, especially amid rising auto financing pressures and stricter industry ethics guidelines from the China Automobile Dealers Association.

Safety Tip

Avoid deceptive personal relationships for commercial advantage—such conduct may violate labor ethics standards and expose individuals to reputational or legal liability.