Honey Faces Fraud Allegations and User Loss Amid Extension Risks
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Honey, a PayPal-owned Chrome extension, has lost 8 million users over the past year due to revelations of shady practices, including breaking affiliate rules and potentially committing fraud by manipulating sales credits and hiding coupons, leading to regulatory scrutiny and user distrust.
- Honey has lost 8 million Chrome users in the past year, now accused of fraud [Video] 9to5Google
- MegaLag digs up more alleged Honey fraud. The Verge
- Honey co-founder Ryan Hudson defends extension amid fraud detection allegations PPC Land
- Honey Investigation Deepens: Revealing New Browser Extension Risks for Affiliate Programs Affiverse
- Honey is checking your Device ID before it decides to rip you off, says MegaLag TechIssuesToday.com
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