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Click fraud is projected to cost advertisers over $100 billion annually by 2023. Learn more about the different types of click fraud, how widespread it is, and how to stop it in 2022.
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Click fraud basics
New to click fraud? Start with these guides and tutorials
What is Pixel Stuffing?
As global spending on advertising continues to increase, ad fraud becomes even more prevalent. Businesses are forced to devote portions of their resources to compensate for bad traffic, metrics, charges,…
What is Bot Traffic?
When most people hear the term “bot traffic,” they think of cybercrime or fake social media views. These are both common uses for bot traffic, but bots themselves are not…
What is Invalid Traffic?
Invalid traffic has been skewing analytics data and costing advertisers money since digital advertising first took off in the 90s. Invalid traffic comprises any clicks or impressions that don’t represent…
What is Phishing?
Phishing is a type of fraud where scammers send emails pretending to be from reputable organizations like Apple, PayPal, and the IRS. The goal is to get you to share…
What Are Click Bots?
A bot is a software application that is programmed to perform repetitive tasks automatically. Some bots provide convenience, like Siri and Cortana. Other bots imitate human behaviors to execute fraud.…
What is Ad Stacking?
Cost-per-thousand (CPM) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising are types of paid digital advertising based on impressions and clicks. The customer will pay a predetermined fee for every click or every 1,000…
What is a Click Farm?
A click farm is a workforce whose job is to click on paid display ads for their employer, known as the fraudster, click farmer, or click farm master. They can…
What is a Viewbot?
Streaming platforms like Twitch, Mixer, and YouTube have recently exploded in popularity, creating the opportunity for the more popular content creators to bring in ad revenue and paid promotions. The…
This comprehensive guide reveals the main types of click fraud and how you can save millions in wasted ad spend.
- 5 real examples of click fraud
- Learn the leading types of click fraud
- What to look for when shopping for a fraud detection service
- How to improve your ad spend and generate higher quality clicks
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Click Fraud Example: “DrainerBot” Placed Hidden Video Ads
- November 5, 2021 8:17 pm
- by Fraud Blocker's Senior Editor
The DrainerBot creators earned millions by receiving commissions through pay-per-view ad views and affiliate payouts from the hidden, unviewable ads.
The Best PPC Blogs to Knockout Your Competitors
- October 21, 2021 4:14 pm
- by Fraud Blocker's Senior Editor
Whether you are managing Facebook Ads, Google Ads, or anything PPC related, the blogs will help you keep up with the latest strategies driving success.
Here’s How To Stop Competitors From Clicking Your Ads
- September 12, 2021 11:19 pm
- by Fraud Blocker's Senior Editor
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is based on competition. You bid on keywords and phrases that will connect inbound leads to your…
What is Pixel Stuffing?
- September 12, 2021 10:58 pm
- by Fraud Blocker's Senior Editor
As global spending on advertising continues to increase, ad fraud becomes even more prevalent. Businesses are forced to devote portions…
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