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Thursday, 03 July 2008 |
By Timothy John
 Affiliate marketing has been a great thing for many companies and has allowed a large number of people to work from home. However, as with any good thing, there are those intent on abusing it and turning it from a way to make a legitimate living into a tool for thievery. It doesnt matter where on the affiliate program ladder they areaffiliate, merchant or buyerscammers and fraud can appear anywhere.
However, as with any other fraudulent activity, if you keep your eyes open and your wits about you, you will see the signs and be able to disengage before too much damage is done. Here are some things you ought to look for, some red lights that can save you money, time and a great deal of aggravation.
Abusive Affiliates
Affiliates bent on fraudulent activities typically have their efforts revolve around the payment model, which is usually a pay-per-click or a pay-per-action (sale, registration, etc.) and can be either a manual thing or, in the case of pay-per-click affiliates, fully automated through the use of scripts, called click bots that mimic the activities |
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