5 ms·
If this was done to juice metrics shown to investors, doesn’t this constitute fraud?
by findjashua 8y ago
If this was done to juice metrics shown to investors, doesn’t this constitute fraud?
- jackcarter 8y agoSupposedly, they weren't trying to trick investors so much as the stores themselves. Demonstrating high demand convinces the stores to allocate better shelf space and stock in more locations.
- mlonkibjuyhv 8y agoThat is so unethical. If you want to buy shelf space, be upfront about it.
- hn_throwaway_99 8y agoYes, of course the probability of suffering negative consequences of this basically depends on if you "make it" before your "fake it" is discovered. Also, the mayo-jar-eating-itself gif in this article is brilliant.