Phia shopping startup under fire for cookie stuffing allegations
Phia, a shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations of 'cookie stuffing'—a deceptive practice where cookies are secretly placed on users' browsers to fraudulently claim credit for purchases. Reports suggest that Gates and Kianni were aware of this practice for months before it became public. The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about the startup's business practices and ethical standards.
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Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was ‘cookie stuffing’ for months
Phia, a shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations of 'cookie stuffing'—a deceptive practice where cookies are secretly placed on users' browsers to fraudulently claim credit for purchases. Reports suggest that Gates and Kianni were aware of this practice for months before it became public. The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about the startup's business practices and ethical standards.
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