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With each passing day, MFAs grow more refined, perpetuating a lucrative grift that shows no signs of abating.
June 26, 2023

WTF are made-for-advertising sites (MFAs)

With each passing day, MFAs grow more refined, perpetuating a lucrative grift that shows no signs of abating. This explainer breaks down how bad they really are and what can be done about it.

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