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Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn

Phia, a shopping startup co-founded by Bill Gates' daughter, is facing allegations of 'cookie stuffing,' a deceptive practice used to fraudulently claim affiliate commissions. A Bloomberg investigation suggests the company took credit for purchases it did not actually generate.

Background

Affiliate marketing relies on tracking cookies to attribute sales to specific partners, making cookie stuffing a significant ethical and legal issue in digital advertising.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Jul 11, 2026 at 08:29 AM
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