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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
Warning: This fake PayPal email scam is everywhere right now
Fraudsters are sending people bogus invoices through PayPal as part of a sneaky scam that is going around; here's how to ...
Got a PayPal invoice you don't recognize? It could be a scam
Reminder: You've still got a money request!” That was the subject line of the messages flooding my husband Barry’s inbox for ...
How To Spot and Avoid Common PayPal Scams
Learn how to identify and avoid common PayPal scams, protect yourself from online fraud, and keep your money and information ...
Kim Komando: This PayPal scam is everywhere right now
Log in to your PayPal account, then visit the Resolution Center, where you can report suspicious invoices. Even easier, forward the email to phishing@paypal.com to alert their security team.