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Fake ad clicks or views to steal money from advertisers.

Definition

Ad fraud is when someone cheats advertising systems, for example by generating fake clicks or fake views.

In plain English Fake ad clicks or views to steal money from advertisers.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Fraud often uses tracking and device data, and it can increase invasive monitoring to “prove” ads were seen.

Example

Example: A botnet creates fake ad clicks, inflating analytics numbers.