Honey’s deal-hunting browser extension is accused of ripping off customers and YouTubers
But in a video published this weekend, YouTuber MegaLag claims the extension is a “scam” and that Honey has been “stealing money from influencers, including the very ones they paid to promote their product.” Honey works by popping up an offer to ...
PayPal Honey browser extension accused of misleading consumers and creators
Honey, a browser extension and coupon site owned by PayPal Holdings Inc. since 2019, is being accused of deceptive practices that potentially harm both consumers and content creators. The accusations come from YouTube creator MegaLag,
YouTube Creator Denounces PayPal Browser Extension Honey as a Scam
A video tech investigator detailed evidence and claims Honey systematically steals referral commissions from influencers—including those it pays to promote the app.
Honey, the popular browser extension promoted by MrBeast and over a thousand YouTube channels, accused of being a scam
For some background: Honey was founded in November 2012 by a pair of entrepreneurs, Ryan Hudson and George Ruan. After a bug tester leaked the tool to Reddit, the browser extension went viral; it had nearly a million organic users by March 2014. PayPal acquired Honey for about $4 billion in 2020.
Honey browser extension faces accusations of scamming and misleading influencers and users
The Honey browser extension, a tool widely promoted by social media influencers for finding discounts, is facing allegations of misleading practices. YouTuber MegaLag claimed in a recent video that Honey,
Browser Extension Honey is Scamming Influencers Out of Their Money and They Are Not Even Aware of It
Investigation reveals Honey replaces affiliate cookies, diverting commissions from creators to itself, undermining trust in partnerships.
Popular Honey browser extension steals creator revenue, scams users, claims investigative video
PayPal’s Honey browser extension is facing controversy after a new investigative video outlines ways it scams users and steals from creators.
Honey browser extension: Does it really save money?
Explore the concerns around Honey, the popular discount extension. Learn how it may mislead consumers with lower discounts and reattribute affiliate sales
Why the Honey Extension Is Being Called the Biggest Influencer Scam of All Time
A multi-year investigation reveals what's being called the Honey influencer scam, where the Honey browser extension is being ...
What’s Honey and why are MrBeast, MKBHD, and Linus Tech Tips under scrutiny?
A recent YouTube exposé has cast a spotlight on Honey, the widely used browser extension owned by PayPal, raising concerns ...