Ad Fraud NewsThe latest ad fraud news direct from the PPC Protect team.Ad FraudThe Biggest Online Ad Fraud Rings Discovered (So Far)Ad fraud is currently the biggest problem in online advertising and costs advertisers millions a year in fraudulent clicks. In the past few years, several large-scale ad fraud rings have been discovered. To protect yourself from future threats and scams, learn about the biggest ad fraud rings in the past here. Neil Andrew - November 10th, 2020Ad FraudHow SilentFade Drained Millions From Facebook UsersIt’s no secret that Facebook has had its fair share of ad fraud schemes over the years, and it’s often advertisers who bear the brunt. Recently, Facebook has revealed details about an ad fraud scheme that has cost Facebook users millions, with most of the victims having never run an ad before. Known simply as […] Sam Carr - October 8th, 2020Ad FraudDrainerBot: The Mobile Ad Fraud Operation Stealing Your DataIs your phone feeling a little hotter than it should? Well, a bot may be behind it. Sam Carr - June 25th, 2020Ad FraudIs Click Fraud Illegal Or Just Unethical?Click fraud is an increasing problem for many businesses all over the world. But is click fraud illegal or just unethical? The truth may shock you… Neil Andrew - June 11th, 2020Ad FraudHow To Choose A Click Fraud Detection Software Provider In 2020If you’ve done a Google search for click fraud recently, then you’ve probably noticed the many different companies out there. With click fraud being a growing problem over the past few years, many new providers and solutions are continuing to pop up, all claiming to offer the best protection and the lowest price. But with […] Sam Carr - May 19th, 2020Ad Fraud404bot: The Ad Fraud Scheme Exploiting ads.txtIt’s only a few years ago that ads.txt was introduced to help advertisers keep track of their ad inventory. At the time it was seen as a brilliant new way to tackle ad fraud and keep track of authorised resellers. However, less than 3 years on, not everything has gone to plan. A new type […] Sam Carr - March 19th, 2020Ad FraudHow To Claim A Google AdWords Refund For Your AdsThe truth is that 1-in-4 clicks on the Google Ads network are fraudulent, but don’t fret, discover all there is to know about refunds here! Neil Andrew - March 1st, 2020Ad FraudHow Does Pay Per Click Work? A Complete GuideFor a newbie, the idea of Pay Per Click advertising might be daunting, but it’s easier to grasp than you think! Sam Carr - February 28th, 2020Ad FraudWhat Is Bot Traffic? How Traffic Bots Are Causing HavocBot traffic is any non-human traffic that visits a website. The term bot traffic is usually viewed as being negative, but it ultimately depends on what the bot is trying to achieve. With so much misunderstood about bot traffic, we’re taking a look at the different bots involved and what it means for your website. […] Sam Carr - January 16th, 2020Ad FraudHow To Stop Competitors Clicking Your AdsYou might think that your competitors are wasting their time by clicking your ads, but assuming you pay £2 or so per click, it won’t take much for them to burn through your budget. Neil Andrew - January 9th, 202012...3
