Can affiliate earning be hi-jacked?

[bauedghe]

I have heard in a few place that is is possible for dishonest people to change your affiliate id to theirs and re-direct people who sign up through banners so they get credit. I check mine daily and have not had a problem but wanted to know from people here if this is something that can happen since you guys are the most knowledgeable.

[mark_john]

a lot of these programs like amazon even now make it where they have to order within the first 20 minutes of the visit or you dont get credit.

[richjr]

Originally Posted by bauedghe

I have heard in a few place that is is possible for dishonest people to change your affiliate id to theirs and re-direct people who sign up through banners so they get credit. I check mine daily and have not had a problem but wanted to know from people here if this is something that can happen since you guys are the most knowledgeable.

I haven't had an issue with this either, but, I have wondered the same thing. I have heard of this using clickbank long ago, but haven't seen anything lately.

[jonathan]

Yes, I think it happens with many affiliates, However, I also haven't faced this problem but it could be big problem and can happen with anyone.