The Internet is full of misleading ads that promise free access to popular blockbuster movies, some of which are still in theaters. People who sign u

Investigation Links ‘Pirate’ Scam Ads to Canadian Affiliate Network

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2021-06-16 04:00:06

The Internet is full of misleading ads that promise free access to popular blockbuster movies, some of which are still in theaters. People who sign up for these services will soon realize that the offers are too good to be true. And when the trial expires, it can get quite costly too. Meanwhile, the masterminds behind the schemes are earning millions of dollars.

The Internet is full of tricksters and scammers. While anyone can fall prey to them, prospective pirates have proven to be a popular target.

Sites that offer free access to the latest Hollywood blockbusters are promoted aggressively. Not seldomly, these ads are stuffed with various piracy-related keywords.

We have seen these promotions in the comment sections of pirate sites but also on legitimate platforms. At the same time, scammers exploit weaknesses in reputable sites to get their ‘offers’ in Google’s top search results.

Just a few weeks ago, we reported how the European Banking Authority’s website was used to trick people into signing up for dubious pirate streaming subscriptions, and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety suffered the same fate.