Industry Statistics

The State of Click Fraud in Financial Services & Crypto

Click fraud in financial services and crypto is not a volume problem. It is a high-CPC risk problem. 
Without dedicated click fraud protection software, even low-volume invalid traffic can rapidly drain budget, distort bidding strategies, and destabilise CAC. Once optimisation signals are polluted, recovery is slow and expensive.

14.3%

Of financial services ad traffic is invalid

22%

of global ad spend was lost to digital fraud in 2025

43%

Of fintech affiliate installs are fraudulent

$172 billion

projected wasted ad spend by 2028

From Click Fraud to Performance Control

How TrafficGuard Protects Financial Services & Crypto from Click Fraud?

Bot Attacks on High-CPC Non-Branded Keywords

In financial services and crypto, non-branded keywords carry some of the highest CPCs in paid media. Even a small burst of bot activity can burn budget in minutes, inflate CPCs, and push bidding strategies off course.
These clicks never convert, but they permanently distort how Google learns and allocates spend.

Our Solution

TrafficGuard delivers real-time click fraud prevention by blocking invalid clicks before spend is lost. Bot traffic is stopped at the point of click, protecting high-value keywords, stabilising CPCs, and preventing bidding algorithms from learning from fake demand.

Low-Volume Invalid Traffic Is Quietly Breaking Bidding Strategies

Unlike retail, fintech fraud does not need scale to cause damage. A low number of invalid clicks on high-CPC keywords is enough to trigger overbidding, aggressive budget expansion, and weeks of performance volatility.
By the time teams react, the damage is already done.

Our Solution

TrafficGuard preserves clean optimisation signals using click fraud detection software that removes invalid behaviour before it enters bidding models. Algorithms learn from real buyer intent, keeping CAC stable and preventing recovery cycles that stall growth.

Polluted Signals Create CPA Volatility and Budget Shocks

When invalid traffic, repeat users, and low-intent behaviour mix into conversion data, optimisation models lose accuracy. CPA becomes unpredictable, spend surges unexpectedly, and performance teams are forced into reactive budget controls.
In volatile markets, this instability compounds risk.

Our Solution

TrafficGuard removes non-genuine behaviour before optimisation occurs, restoring clean, auditable signals across Search and paid channels. With real buyer data driving decisions, teams regain control over CAC, bidding stability, and acquisition planning.

Returning Users Inflate Branded Spend Without Creating New Customers

Existing customers often use paid search ads to log in, check balances, or access accounts. These clicks convert easily, but they are pure paid navigation.
Over time, branded campaigns look efficient while CAC quietly rises and net-new acquisition slows.

Our Solution

TrafficGuard applies user-level validation to cap paid behaviour once it becomes unprofitable. Returning users are prevented from repeatedly triggering paid clicks, ensuring branded spend is reserved for genuine acquisition, not expensive navigation.

Real Results Across Industries I Financial Services & Crypto

Real Results for Financial Services & Crypto Brands

TrafficGuard helps financial services and crypto brands protect high-CPC paid acquisition from bots, invalid clicks, and unprofitable paid behaviour. By blocking invalid traffic in real time, every click supports cleaner optimisation signals, stable bidding strategies, and predictable customer acquisition without increasing spend.

$219k

saved from returning users

$11K

rescued from bot activity

~10k

incremental conversions

How a Crypto Platform Turned Wasted Spend into 8× ROI

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What to expect during the audit period?

integration
DAY 1
Integration Setup
invalid traffic audit
DAY 2
Invalid Traffic Audit
(2 weeks)
check-in
DAY 7
Mid-Audit Check-In
Results
DAY 15
Audit Results & Recommendation

How to set up tracking?

Essential Step
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Adding TrafficGuard tracking template across all of your campaigns
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Timeline of getting your site’s in-depth audit results.

What To Expect During the Audit Period?

integration
DAY 1
Integration
invalid traffic audit
DAY 2
Invalid Traffic Audit
(2 weeks)
check-in
DAY 7
Check-in
Results
DAY 15
The Results

How To Set Up

Simple steps to set up tracking. Enjoy our full funnel solution for your eCommerce campaigns.

How to set up tracking?

Essential Step
Track Essential Steps | TrafficGuard
Adding TrafficGuard tracking template across all of your campaigns
Recommended Step
Tracking Recommended Step | TrafficGuard
Adding JS tag (conversion snippets) to your website to track users post flux behavior. Unlock our full funnel solution.

Recommended Resources

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FAQs of TrafficGuard for Financial Services & Crypto Brands

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What is click fraud in financial services and crypto advertising?

Click fraud in financial services and crypto occurs when bots, automated scripts, or non-genuine users click paid ads without real intent to convert. In high-CPC markets, even low-volume click fraud can quickly drain budgets, inflate CPCs, and distort bidding strategies.

Why is click fraud more damaging for fintech and crypto brands?

Fintech and crypto keywords often carry some of the highest CPCs in paid media. This means a small number of invalid clicks can cause disproportionate budget loss, trigger aggressive bidding behaviour, and create long-term CAC instability.

Does Google Ads already provide click fraud protection?

Google filters traffic to protect its auction, not your acquisition efficiency. Native filtering does not prevent bidding distortion, paid navigation, or unprofitable repeat behaviour. Dedicated click fraud protection software is required to protect CAC and bidding stability.

How does click fraud impact bidding strategies and CAC?

Invalid clicks and non-incremental behaviour pollute optimisation signals. Algorithms learn from fake demand, overbid on keywords, and expand budgets inefficiently. The result is volatile CPA, rising CAC, and slow recovery even after traffic improves.

What is PPC protection and why do fintech brands need it?

PPC protection refers to actively preventing invalid traffic before it consumes budget or enters optimisation models. For fintech brands, PPC fraud protection is critical to prevent budget shocks, maintain predictable acquisition, and protect high-value keywords.

How does TrafficGuard detect and prevent click fraud?

TrafficGuard uses real-time click fraud detection software that analyses behavioural patterns, device signals, network data, and user-level activity. Invalid clicks are blocked before landing, protecting spend and keeping optimisation signals clean.

Can click fraud protection stop branded keyword abuse?

Yes. TrafficGuard applies user-level validation and click frequency controls to prevent existing customers from repeatedly clicking branded ads for navigation. This ensures branded spend supports acquisition, not expensive logins or account access.

Is click fraud prevention worth it for low-volume campaigns?

In high-CPC fintech markets, low volume does not mean low risk. A small number of invalid clicks can cause outsized financial damage. Click fraud prevention protects against budget loss, bidding instability, and long-term performance degradation.

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