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Phia is a browser extension co-founded by Phoebe Gates that has been accused of cookie stuffing, a practice confirmed by independent researchers and Bloomberg. The company blamed a recent release and said the issue is resolved.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated 42m ago

Investigations by Ben Edelman and Capital One Shopping found that the Phia browser extension used cookie stuffing to fraudulently claim affiliate commissions for sales it did not generate. Bloomberg tested and confirmed the practice. The allegations, backed by independent research and Bloomberg testing, show Phia violated affiliate marketing policies by claiming credit for sales it did not drive.

Phia blamed a recent release for the issue and said the problem is now resolved. The company did not provide further details about the release or the steps taken to fix the issue. The app, co-founded by Phoebe Gates, remains available.

Key facts

Co-founded by
Phoebe Gates
Accused of
cookie stuffing
Investigated by
Ben Edelman
Investigated by
Capital One Shopping
Practice confirmed by
Bloomberg
Company response
blamed a recent release and said the issue is resolved

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Phia App Co-Founded by Phoebe Gates Accused of Cookie Stuffing

Investigations by Ben Edelman and Capital One Shopping found that the Phia browser extension used cookie stuffing to fraudulently claim affiliate commissions for sales it did not generate. Bloomberg tested and confirmed the practice. Phia blamed a recent release and said the issue is resolved.

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