Our deep dive into the topic peels back the layers of ad fraud to reveal the many ways it can manifest and hurt your brand. This begins with the basics in Chapter 1, which provides a broad overview of the silent drain that is ad fraud.
Chapter 2 builds on this foundation to share the red flags that signify ad fraud. Fraudulent activity isn’t always obvious. We show you how to follow the data to determine if you could be losing your hard-earned dollars to ad click fraud.
Speaking of click fraud, Chapter 3 takes a closer look at the different types of ad fraud. From your classic click ad fraud to more sophisticated display ad fraud, you will begin to realize how complex it can be.
By Chapter 4, we are ready to explore how this type of fraud is carried out. Take a look into the intent and methods fraudsters use to make your loss their gain. Chapter 5 then specifically explores the world of bots – both the good and the bad – to learn how they are often the cause behind fraudulent traffic.
With a solid understanding of fraud, it’s time to highlight how it plays out on some of the world’s most popular advertising platforms. Chapter 6 provides insight into everything you need to know about advertising fraud on Google, while Chapter 7 covers the ins and outs of Facebook fraud and the prevalence of fake profiles.
As our guide comes to a close, Chapter 9 offers expert tips and advice on how to choose the best solution to help combat these threats. Chapter 10 concludes by emphasizing the surprising statistics that prove how pressing the ad fraud problem is.
After reading our Ultimate Guide, we hope you feel empowered to protect your digital investments effectively and ensure that your advertising efforts are as impactful and genuine as possible.