# Phia’s Cookie Stuffing Scandal | Tech News

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Podcast: [Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584)
Published: 2026-07-11T01:04:50+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a2602deab0f4e7a7

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