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Zynga controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2010

    Platinum Purchase Program controversy

    A reported private program gave high-spending players preferential terms for purchasing virtual currency. The arrangement attracted criticism over unequal treatment of customers and was eventually closed in 2014.

  2. 2009

    Criticism of lead-generation offers

    Zynga faced complaints that some third-party offers used to provide in-game rewards were misleading or connected to unwanted recurring subscriptions. The company removed a major offer provider, required stronger screening, and later adjusted its advertising controls.