Polymarket has reportedly been paying creators to post fake betting videos
Fake Websites The newspaper analysed 1,100 videos about Polymarket and reviewed instructional material provided to creators.
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The Wall Street Journal reviewed 1,105 videos along with guidance given to creators for crafting their posts. Of the 1,105 TikTok videos the publication reviewed, 778 appeared to show someone placing a bet — but a closer look reportedly revealed that none of the latter featured the actual Polymarket website, instead using dummy sites made to look like the real thing. ALSO READ Hidden Sponsorships The report said Polymarket instructed creators not to disclose that the company had paid them.
Furthermore, ALSO READ Polymarket Response Polymarket said it remains committed to maintaining accurate, fair, and transparent markets. WSJ Polymarket reportedly paid creators to post deceptive videos about fake bets TechCrunch Polymarket Has Reportedly Been Paying Creators To Post Fake Betting Videos Engadget.
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The Wall Street Journal reviewed 1,105 videos along with guidance given to creators for crafting their posts.
according to EngadgetOf the 1,105 TikTok videos the publication reviewed, 778 appeared to show someone placing a bet — but a closer look reportedly revealed that none of the latter featured the actual Polymarket website, instead using dummy sites made to look like the real thing.
according to EngadgetALSO READ Hidden Sponsorships The report said Polymarket instructed creators not to disclose that the company had paid them.
according to ProPakistaniALSO READ Polymarket Response Polymarket said it remains committed to maintaining accurate, fair, and transparent markets.
according to ProPakistaniWSJ Polymarket reportedly paid creators to post deceptive videos about fake bets TechCrunch Polymarket Has Reportedly Been Paying Creators To Post Fake Betting Videos Engadget
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