The Ultimate Guide to Affiliate Ad Fraud: How to Detect and Prevent Click Fraud

Using affiliate marketing channels in your advertising mix? Smart move. They’re a powerful way to reach new customers and drive conversions at scale.
But there’s a catch, these channels are also a major target for affiliate ad fraud and click fraud.

Fraudsters exploit tracking loopholes, use bots, cookie stuffing, and incentivised traffic to hijack commissions without driving real value. In fact, TrafficGuard’s affiliate fraud detection research found that some third-party platforms deliver up to 100% invalid traffic, draining your ad spend and corrupting campaign data.

If you’re running affiliate campaigns, it’s critical to understand how affiliate click fraud works, what red flags to watch for, and how ad fraud prevention software like TrafficGuard can protect your performance marketing budget.

Download the full guide to uncover:

• The most common types of affiliate fraud
• How fraudsters manipulate attribution
• Real examples of invalid traffic patterns
• Proven strategies for affiliate fraud prevention
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Want a deeper breakdown of how affiliate fraud works across industries? Explore our Affiliate Ad Fraud FAQ for detailed insights on detection methods, high-risk sectors, and prevention strategies.
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