Affiliate Programs-What's Best?

I was asked a simple question. Are Affiliate Programs a Scam? And the answer can be a -- Yes or No. On the Internet, you always have to do your due diligence on anything. If you slack off, or become to trusting-taking things at face value, you may get burned.

There are always warning signs, if it is not legitimate. For example, contact information is bogus-you call no answer, you email-no answer; or if you're in the program, you're getting a lot of chargebacks-a major red flag.

However, most affiliate programs are legitimate, honest programs. But...you do need to look at the affiliate program and know what they do offer the affiliate, and what they don't offer the affiliate.


My article "Are Affiliate Programs a Scam" gives you a quick look at the programs offered by a business, and programs that are offered through the affiliate brokerage company. With each, you have to be aware of certain things.

Are Affiliate Programs a Scam

Are affiliate programs a scam? Yes and No. I'll explain.

Affiliate programs come in many varieties and is offered in many different formats. However, which is better? I'll let you be the judge.