'BIGGEST INFLUENCER SCAM OF ALL TIME'?: PAYPAL ACCUSED OF POACHING COMMISSIONS VIA ITS 'HONEY' BROWSER EXTENSION

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PayPal is facing a class action that accuses its Honey browser extension of replacing affiliate links from influencers with Honey links, diverting commissions. The lawsuit claims that Honey intentionally interfered with contracts and seeks over $5M in damages. Influencers argue that Honey's last-click attribution unfairly redirects revenue, harming the creator economy. The case could lead to greater regulatory scrutiny on practices that impact content creators' income from advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate deals.