Gates' daughter knew about Phia ‘Cookie Stuffing’, report cites internal chats
The headline, as it mutated - 2 wordings
- 12 Aug, 09:33Gates' daughter knew about Phia ‘Cookie Stuffing’, report cites internal chats1 outlet
- 12 Aug, 22:11Phoebe Gates Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Cookie Stuffing1 outlet
- and 4 one-off wordings
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How it spread - 11 original reports
Wed, 12 August 2026
7 reports- Times of India09:33
Phia's founders reportedly knew about software claiming unauthorized sales commissions for months. Internal records suggest this practice, known as cookie stuffing, was active since December. This contradicts the company's public statement blaming a sudden software bug. The alleged strategy generated a substantial portion of the company's daily income. Following feature deactivation, Phia's average daily revenue significantly dropped.
- iheart.com22:11first to report
Phoebe Gates and her startup Phia are accused of "cookie stuffing," claiming sales they didn't drive. Allegations suggest Gates knew of this practice for months. Phia is reviewing transactions and reversing improper commissions, facing potential legal issues for federal wire fraud.
- iheart.com22:11
Phoebe Gates and her startup Phia are accused of "cookie stuffing," claiming sales they didn't drive. Allegations suggest Gates knew of this practice for months. Phia is reviewing transactions and reversing improper commissions, facing potential legal issues for federal wire fraud.
- iheart.com22:11
Phoebe Gates and her startup Phia are accused of "cookie stuffing," claiming sales they didn't drive. Allegations suggest Gates knew of this practice for months. Phia is reviewing transactions and reversing improper commissions, facing potential legal issues for federal wire fraud.
- iheart.com22:11
Phoebe Gates and her startup Phia are accused of "cookie stuffing," claiming sales they didn't drive. Allegations suggest Gates knew of this practice for months. Phia is reviewing transactions and reversing improper commissions, facing potential legal issues for federal wire fraud.
- iheart.com22:11
Phoebe Gates and her startup Phia are accused of "cookie stuffing," claiming sales they didn't drive. Allegations suggest Gates knew of this practice for months. Phia is reviewing transactions and reversing improper commissions, facing potential legal issues for federal wire fraud.
- iheart.com22:11
Phoebe Gates and her startup Phia are accused of "cookie stuffing," claiming sales they didn't drive. Allegations suggest Gates knew of this practice for months. Phia is reviewing transactions and reversing improper commissions, facing potential legal issues for federal wire fraud.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- boredpanda.com08:42
Phoebe Gates, 23, previously said she had “so much insecurity” about being a “nepo baby” and had “such a desire to prove” herself. . Society, World
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- Times of India06:20
Phia is taking proactive steps to rectify its sales records by reversing transactions that were misattributed. In light of concerns over cookie stuffing, where tracking cookies are added without user consent, founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni have acknowledged awareness of these settings. Phia has eliminated these features and is now collaborating with brand partners to ensure a seamless shopping experience for users in the future.
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)13:25
Nenápadná cookie v internetovém prohlížeči může firmě zajistit provizi za nákup, který ve skutečnosti nezprostředkovala. Právě takzvaný „cookie stuffing“ dostal do problémů startup Phia, který spoluzaložila třiadvacetiletá Phoebe Gatesová, dcera miliardáře Billa Gatese. Podle zjištění agentury Bloomberg měly přitom zakladatelky firmy o problematických funkcích vědět už několik měsíců předtím, než se případ dostal na veřejnost. V USA může být takové jednání posuzováno jako podvod využívající...
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:37
Erst vor wenigen Monaten feierte sich Phoebe Gates als erfolgreiche Start-up-Gründerin. Doch jetzt kommen fragwürdige Praktiken als Licht - und die Chefin soll Bescheid gewusst haben.