You’ve heard of laundry, and money laundering but have you heard of click laundering? Are you a small business owner? Do you use ads or affiliate links on your website? Find out about the latest round of internet fraud scams that can cost business owners and consumers money.
Ever heard of click laundering? It’s here! The term is a play on the legal definition of money laundering, and involves a relatively new Internet crime that is a sophisticated form of “click fraud.” Bogus ad-revenue-generating Web-link “clicks” are disguised to appear as legitimate online enquiries.
Internet fraud is evolving from the days of fake emails and phishing scams to entail e-commerce and online businesses. This newest form of fraud cost legitmate businesses and you, the consumer.
Microsoft Senior VP and General Counsel Brad Smith said: “Online ad fraud is evolving in sophistication all the time. Fighting it d