Report: Rise in pay-per-click ads leads to increase in click fraud

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The economic downturn spurred many marketers to focus resources on pay-per-click keyword ads because they are seen as measurable and cost-effective. Research firm Click Forensics, which tracks click fraud for many leading online advertisers, says click ...

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