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Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was ‘cookie stuffing’ for months

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Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was ‘cookie stuffing’ for months

Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices.

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