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  • GamersNexus Sues PayPal and Honey Over MegaLag Claims

    GamersNexus Sues PayPal and Honey Over MegaLag Claims

    GamersNexus typically focuses on graphics cards and PC cases, but recently, they have shifted their investigative efforts towards the widely-used browser extension, Honey, which is owned by PayPal. They align with MegaLag regarding accusations of Honey’s misconduct.

    Allegations Against Honey

    The allegations involve the misuse of online referral or affiliate links, potentially leading to revenue loss for influencers who deserve credit for the sales. GamersNexus has responded by filing a class action lawsuit against PayPal in the Northern District of California.

    Legal Actions Taken

    This new lawsuit is distinct from another case brought against Honey by YouTuber LegalEagle, also known as Devin Stone, who is a lawyer. Both lawsuits share the same goal: to seek compensation for those negatively impacted by the actions of the browser extension.

    Seeking Class Members

    The class action is being pursued in collaboration with the legal group CPM, which is currently looking for potential class members. Content creators who think they have been negatively impacted by Honey’s practices, as described in the lawsuit, are encouraged to apply.

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  • YouTuber Exposes Honey’s Deceptive Affiliate Practices

    YouTuber Exposes Honey’s Deceptive Affiliate Practices

    YouTuber MegaLag has uncovered serious issues with Honey, a well-known browser extension backed by big names like Linus Tech Tips, MKBHD, and MrBeast, and owned by PayPal. Honey claims to help users find the best coupon codes online, but evidence suggests this might not be entirely true. Some partner stores can direct Honey to display only certain discount codes.

    The Problem with Discount Codes

    In an example provided by MegaLag, if a retailer has a discount code that offers a 30% reduction on a specific item alongside another code that provides just 5%, Honey will only show the less advantageous code. This goes against Honey’s promise of helping users save money. Worse still, Honey appears to undermine the very creators who endorse it.

    How Honey Affects Creators

    Many users may have noticed that Honey typically activates right before the checkout process. While searching for discount codes, Honey replaces any affiliate cookies with its own. This action effectively robs the creators you support of their affiliate earnings, even if you don’t finalize the purchase right away.

    Watch the Full Video

    The video dives deeper into how this whole operation unfolds, and we suggest watching it in its entirety. It’s the first part of a three-part series, and MegaLag has stated he will expose more inconsistencies with the service in future videos.

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