Question about spyware and losing sales
 

Quote from another thread "Are you positive that your computer is free of spyware? I'm not sure if this is a problem in this "biz" yet, but we have this problem quite frequently in mainstream where spyware on a surfer's pc will overwrite their cookie or alter the link so that the spyware vendor gets paid for the sale/signup rather than the webmaster."

Can you detect this kind of activity?

Do you think this is a major issue?

Just curious about it, after all In the end the sponsor still gets a sale.

A good % of signups are most likely stolen. Just look how many surfers are infected.

Tha'ts usually called Scumware or Stealware hit me up on ICQ for more info. on detecting it and sales lost: ICQ 338702577

It is hard to detect it unless you follow some links.

Yes it is a major issue and there are some big "respected" names involved with it.

yes but do surfers signup when they have crazy popup spyware stuff?

this happens for sure and it sucks
I know of 2 specific examples that have raked in a huge amount of $$ due to this type of activity

spyware is a major probelm, go to a friends house who isn't computer savy and you will see how much garbage they have on their computers

care to share? :D

Im sure they do otherwise it wouldnt be around. for the sites i promote with pop ups I get some second chance sales.

hit me up on ICQ