How Honey may have ‘scammed’ users
The PayPal Honey browser extension, marketed as a convenient tool for online shoppers to discover deals and coupons, faced accusations of being a “scam” that steals revenue from influencers. The video alleges that Honey not only fails to deliver on its promise of finding the best available deals but also actively diverts affiliate revenue away from content creators.
Discrepancies between Honey's advertised functionality and its actual performance were highlighted last year by a content creator. While the extension claims to “find every working promo code on the internet,” it frequently fails to locate effective coupons or promotes Honey-branded codes, even when superior deals are readily available through simple online searches.