Honey, the popular browser extension promoted by MrBeast and over a thousand YouTube channels, accused of being a scam
The video was posted by MegaLag, a content creator from New Zealand who creates investigative videos about technology; he’s previously posted investigations into EnChroma, the glasses built for color-blind folks, and DHL. Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson ...
“Your Favorite Influencers Sold You a Lie”: MrBeast, Pokimane, PewDiePie and More Who Have Promoted Honey Amid Browser Extension’s Controversy
According to MegaLag, PayPal's Honey has been involved in concerning practices that harm the users and the influencers who have promoted it.
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,
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.
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
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Tech Bytes: Browser add-on Honey accussed of scamming users
The browser extension helps users find bargains. Influencer Megalag says Honey actually ignores cheaper deals. PayPal ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...