YouTube Creator Denounces PayPal Browser Extension Honey

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 in just two days. The 23-minute exposé posted to YouTube accuses Honey of misrepresenting ...
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.
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,
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 accused of hiding the best discount codes from users and redirecting affiliate cash.
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.
How Influencers Promoted a Browser Extension Scam?
Shocking! Your favorite influencers might be scamming you. Discover how PayPal's honey extension scam that fooled even the experts
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.
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 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.
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.
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“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.
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Is PayPal’s Honey Misleading Users? We Investigate
Is PayPal’s Honey coupon and cashback browser extension the ‘man in the middle’ of all your online sales? Learn more here.
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That Honey Deal You Found May Not Be as Good as You Think
A YouTuber claims that Honey is a scam, is responsible for stealing from influencers, and that it promotes its own coupons ...
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 ...