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Why Influencers Say Honey Is Stealing Their Money


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A controversy among YouTube influencers has led to a series of lawsuits accusing browser extensions like PayPal Honey of swiping their commissions. PayPal said it disagrees with the claims in these lawsuits and look forward to defending itself. The litigation shines a light on the sometimes murky world of affiliate marketing, a $12 billion business. 


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-Creators Insist Coupon Browser Extensions Are Stealing Their Money. Will the Courts Agree? 


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