BUSINESSTHE VERGE
That viral clip you saw of someone winning big on Polymarket was probably fake
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that Polymarket paid individuals to create and post deceptive videos of fake bets and wins on social media. Over 1,100 such clips were identified, with creators confirming they were compensated despite not disclosing the videos were fabricated. Subtle clues, like incorrect website URLs, revealed the videos' fraudulent nature.
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