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Honey, the popular browser extension promoted by MrBeast and over a thousand YouTube channels, accused of being a scam
Honey, a popular browser extension owned by PayPal, is the target of one YouTuber's investigation that was widely shared over the weekend—over 6 million views, as of Monday. The 23-minute exposé posted to YouTube accuses Honey of misrepresenting itself to consumers,
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 extension exposed as the biggest scam in YouTube history
The Honey extension has been exposed as being a scam that steals affiliate marketing money away from partners, and lying to consumers.
Promoted by influencers, this popular browser extension has been a scam all along
The PayPal Honey extension has been caught scamming users and YouTubers. Here’s why you should delete it from your web browser right away.
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,
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.
Is the Honey browser extension legit? What is the controversy?
Honey was founded in 2012 by entrepreneurs Ryan Hudson and George Ruan as a free web browser extension, which automatically applies online coupons and discount codes on eCommerce websites. In 2020, it was purchased by the online payment system PayPal for $4bn (£3.1bn) and in June 2022 it was renamed PayPal Honey.
Honey’s deal-hunting browser extension is accused of ripping off customers and YouTubers
A YouTuber claims that Honey intercepts money from affiliates and that it ignores better deals in favor of its own coupons.
Is Honey a scam? The popular money-saving browser extension touted by YouTubers like MrBeast is accused of ripping off customers and influencers
Jimmy “ MrBeast ” Donaldson, Marques “ MKBHD ” Brownlee, and Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips, three popular YouTubers who have previously promoted Honey in their own videos, did not immediately respond to Fortune ’s request for comment.
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