Polymarket Paid Influencers to Fabricate Winning Bets, Targeting U.S. Users

Investigative reporting reveals that Polymarket compensated creators to post fabricated winning bets. The staged bets were designed to attract users in the United States. Influencers received payment for promoting these false outcomes on the platform. The scheme aimed to boost user engagement and trading volume. Polymarket's actions raise concerns about transparency and regulatory compliance. Affected users may have been misled into believing the bets were genuine. The report highlights the need for stricter oversight of prediction‑market platforms. Authorities could examine whether the practice violates consumer protection laws.