Polymarket reportedly paid people to post fake videos of themselves placing bets
The Verge • June 21, 2026
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According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on...
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WSJ identified over 1,100 deceptive clips and talked to creators who, despite not stating as such in their videos, confirmed the company paid them to...
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The videos posted on social media look legit at first, but there are subtle clues that betray them as fraudulent.
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For instance, when examined closely, one clip shows someone visiting "poiymarket.com" rather than polymarket.com.
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According to the Journal's investigation, none of the bets placed in the over 1,100 vide … Read the full story at The Verge.
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Further developments are expected to emerge in the coming hours.
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