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The first incident under scrutiny is Honey, a browser extension that was touted as a solution for saving money via coupon codes. Initially embraced by prominent YouTubers as a valuable tool, the truth was uncovered by YouTuber Meal Lag. His investigation revealed that Honey's tactics involved providing a false sense of savings.
When users reached the checkout page, Honey would present numerous coupon codes, purportedly leading to savings. However, in a shocking twist, Honey was found to replace affiliate tracking codes with their own, siphoning commissions that were due to content creators. Influencers who once promoted the service were left in the lurch, with many apologizing to their viewers and encouraging them to uninstall the extension.