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Phia’s Cookie Stuffing Scandal | Tech News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
Phia, the hot new shopping app co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is under fire for allegedly using “cookie stuffing” — a sneaky tactic that could let them claim credit for sales they didn’t drive. The scandal led to their suspension from Impact.com, a major affiliate marketing hub, echoing past troubles faced by Honey. Despite raising $40M from big names like Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber, Phia’s model — which earns commissions through affiliate links — is now in doubt after Bloomberg and a competitor uncovered evidence of hidden browser tabs allegedly hijacking user purchases. Phia claims fixes are in place, but trust with retailers and partners remains fragile. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a2602deab0f4e7a7