Capital One Shopping
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| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2020 |
| Product Type | Capital One, Browser extension |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | https://capitaloneshopping.com/ |
Capital One Shopping is a free browser extension from Capital One that allows users to find discounts from various online retailers.
Consumer-impact summary
Overview of concerns that arise from the conduct towards users of the product (if applicable):
- User Freedom
- User Privacy
- Business Model
- Market Control
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Incidents
Creators' lawsuit (Jan 2025)
Online creators filed a class-action lawsuit against Capital One, alleging that the company used cookies to override the commissions that content creators would've earned through affiliate marketing[1][2]. In their lawsuit, they claimed unjust enrichment by Capital One as well as intentional interference with contractual relations and conversion, among other claims[3]. Capital One attempted to dismiss the case in June, then finally settled in September while admitting to no wrongdoing[2].
Alleged fraudulent discounts
Many users have claimed Capital One Shopping advertises fraudulent discounts that don't actually exist. Capitaloneshopping.com holds a rating of 1.3 stars on Trust Pilot, with many reviewers claiming "fraudulent prices," calling the browser extension a "hoax," and stating how they feel "frustrated" and cheated.[4]
See also
Honey browser plugin controversy
References
- ↑ "Capital One Browser Extension Scam Lawsuit Investigation". Class Law Group. Archived from the original on 14 Nov 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Stempel, Jonathan (18 Sep 2025). "Capital One settles social media creators' lawsuit". Reuters. Archived from the original on 24 Feb 2026.
- ↑ "Consumer Protection: Capital One allegedly misappropriated commissions through browser extension". Virginia Lawyers Weekly. 16 Jun 2025. Archived from the original on 24 Jul 2025.
- ↑ "customers reviews on trustpilot as of 24 February 2026". Trustpilot. 24 Feb 2026. Archived from the original on 24 Feb 2026.