Keep in mind that some affiliate tracking works differently accross sponsors. Not many sponsors use the same software, and most is custom written.
I have provided security & fraud infomation to a lot of businesses here, including mainstream and adult companies.
Some things that may have triggered your "test signup" not to show in your stats are:
- Free or paid signup?
- Delayed Statistics?
- Did you use a females name on the CC and select you are male? or vice versa?
- Did you signup from the SAME IP as that you logged into the affiliate area with?
- Are you already a member? Same email used? Same CC# ? Maybe a combination.
- What country did you purchase from?
- What country is your CC based in?
- What ZIP/Postcode code did you use?
- Your signup may be "pending" in their database for one of the above reasons
Of course there are
many many more reasons that could contribute to your test not appearing - I would be happy to discuss this with anyone - that is what I charge for
Chances are you were screened, not shaved. You'd be a fool to try and shave in this business today - it is so much easier to do business the upfront and honest way.
Every company needs, and should have an above average fraud control system, and/or someone moniterring fraud to come capacity. There is nothing worse than having an abundance of refunds and
chargebacks that you have paid out on. If you don't have anything like this in place, or would like to upgrade your current solution, hit me up -
fraud control is what I do =)