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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, faces renewed scrutiny over unverified allegations of 'cookie stuffing' — a deceptive digital advertising practice — with no details provided on timing, evidence, scale, or response.
Aug 12, 2026
Sources: Phia co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni pushed for and were aware for seven months of using "cookie stuffing" to claim affiliate commissions (Bloomberg)
Phia co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni directed the development and use of 'cookie stuffing' techniques for seven months to fraudulently claim affiliate commissions, according to Bloomberg sources.
Aug 11, 2026
Leaders in the Affiliate Space Raised Suspicions About Phia Long Before Cookie Stuffing Revelation - inc.com
The article reports that industry leaders had concerns about Phia Long prior to a public revelation of cookie stuffing, but provides no factual details about who raised suspicions, when, what actions were taken, or what evidence existed.
Jul 17, 2026
Phoebe Gates's Startup Phia Was Just Accused of 'Cookie Stuffing.' Here's What Happens Next - inc.com
Phia, a startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates, faces public accusations of 'cookie stuffing' — an ad fraud practice involving unauthorized placement of affiliate tracking cookies — raising questions about its business model, accountability, and regulatory exposure.
Jul 14, 2026
Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn
Phia, a shopping startup co-founded by Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is accused in a Bloomberg investigation of 'cookie stuffing'—illegitimately placing tracking cookies to claim affiliate commissions on purchases it did not drive.
Jul 11, 2026
Phia, a shopping app co-founded by Phoebe Gates that has raised $43.5M, appears to be using fake clicks or "cookie stuffing" to claim affiliate commissions (Bloomberg)
Phia, a shopping app co-founded by Phoebe Gates and backed by $43.5M in funding, is alleged by Bloomberg to have engaged in cookie stuffing — a deceptive practice that generates fraudulent affiliate commissions through fake clicks.
Jul 10, 2026