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What can entrepreneurs and affiliates do to protect themselves from
fraudsters? Some of the more popular schemes and security measures.

Common types of fraud

• Account hijacking. This is the practice of gaining unauthorized
  access to the accounts of entrepreneurs or affiliates with the
  intention of obtaining funds or confidential information.

• Phishing is the act of sending fake emails or messages that
  appear to be from trusted sources with the intention of tricking
  users into revealing sensitive information.

• Fake affiliate programs. Scammers trick you into advertising
  their products or services and then pocket the commissions.

• Refund fraud: the scammers use stolen credit cards to make
  purchases and then request a refund, claiming they didn't get
  the goods.

• Traffic theft: Scammers intercept traffic meant for entrepreneurs'
  affiliate links and redirect it to their own affiliate links instead.

A list of recommended actions for entrepreneurs and affiliates.

Account protection

• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication
  for all your important accounts.

• Change passwords frequently and do not reuse them across
  multiple sites.

• Use a password manager to securely store and manage your
  passwords.

Anti-phishing protection

• Be cautious of emails or messages that seem suspicious. Never
  click on links or open attachments from unknown sources.

• Hover over the links to verify that the actual target address
  matches the address provided in the message.

• Report any phishing attempts to the appropriate security
  services.

Check affiliate programs

• Prior to joining an affiliate program, it is advisable to conduct
  thorough research. This should include reviewing existing reviews
  to identify whether the program has a good reputation in the
  industry.

• Watch out for affiliate programs that promise unrealistically high
  commissions or fast results.

Prevention of refund fraud

• It is important to establish and adhere to a transparent refund
  policy.

• It is essential to review refund requests in detail and verify their
  legitimacy.

Protection against traffic theft

• Use disguised redirects or affiliate links with tracking parameters
  to ensure your traffic isn't hijacked.

• Monitor your analytics regularly to identify any unusual or
  suspicious activity.

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