Several teams have been left without payouts by the affiliate network. In all six cases, the situation followed the same pattern:

1. Teams start working with the affiliate network, and everything goes smoothly.
2. Then payouts start getting delayed. The Skyline team only received its payment after threatening to make the situation public.
3. Communication gradually turns into complete silence, lasting for weeks.
4. Eventually, Medusa stops making payouts altogether.

The total amount owed to the six teams is $79,594, but judging by information shared in industry chats, there are many more affected teams, and the total losses exceed $100K. There are also rumors that the owners have even suspended salary payments to employees. Still, none of this stopped the affiliate network from booking a booth at MAC.

According to the latest information available at the time, the affiliate network promises to settle its debts on July 15. However, given its long history of postponements, it's hard to put much faith in that promise (although we still hope the guys will eventually fulfill their obligations).

This alleged scam is a useful lesson, as it highlights several important red flags:

• Any payout issues (especially when the explanation involves external circumstances that can't be verified) are a reason to pause traffic immediately.
• If communication turns into prolonged silence, that's another signal to stop sending traffic.
• Repeated payout postponements or vague promises (like "we'll pay soon in installments") are another major warning sign.

Several teams have been left without payouts by the affiliate network. In all six cases, the situation followed the same pattern:

1. Teams start working with the affiliate network, and everything goes smoothly.
2. Then payouts start getting delayed. The Skyline team only received its payment after threatening to make the situation public.
3. Communication gradually turns into complete silence, lasting for weeks.
4. Eventually, Medusa stops making payouts altogether.

The total amount owed to the six teams is $79,594, but judging by information shared in industry chats, there are many more affected teams, and the total losses exceed $100K. There are also rumors that the owners have even suspended salary payments to employees. Still, none of this stopped the affiliate network from booking a booth at MAC.

According to the latest information available at the time, the affiliate network promises to settle its debts on July 15. However, given its long history of postponements, it's hard to put much faith in that promise (although we still hope the guys will eventually fulfill their obligations).

This alleged scam is a useful lesson, as it highlights several important red flags:

• Any payout issues (especially when the explanation involves external circumstances that can't be verified) are a reason to pause traffic immediately.
• If communication turns into prolonged silence, that's another signal to stop sending traffic.
• Repeated payout postponements or vague promises (like "we'll pay soon in installments") are another major warning sign.

Several teams have been left without payouts by the affiliate network. In all six cases, the situation followed the same pattern:

1. Teams start working with the affiliate network, and everything goes smoothly.
2. Then payouts start getting delayed. The Skyline team only received its payment after threatening to make the situation public.
3. Communication gradually turns into complete silence, lasting for weeks.
4. Eventually, Medusa stops making payouts altogether.

The total amount owed to the six teams is $79,594, but judging by information shared in industry chats, there are many more affected teams, and the total losses exceed $100K. There are also rumors that the owners have even suspended salary payments to employees. Still, none of this stopped the affiliate network from booking a booth at MAC.

According to the latest information available at the time, the affiliate network promises to settle its debts on July 15. However, given its long history of postponements, it's hard to put much faith in that promise (although we still hope the guys will eventually fulfill their obligations).

This alleged scam is a useful lesson, as it highlights several important red flags:

• Any payout issues (especially when the explanation involves external circumstances that can't be verified) are a reason to pause traffic immediately.
• If communication turns into prolonged silence, that's another signal to stop sending traffic.
• Repeated payout postponements or vague promises (like "we'll pay soon in installments") are another major warning sign.

Several teams have been left without payouts by the affiliate network. In all six cases, the situation followed the same pattern:

1. Teams start working with the affiliate network, and everything goes smoothly.
2. Then payouts start getting delayed. The Skyline team only received its payment after threatening to make the situation public.
3. Communication gradually turns into complete silence, lasting for weeks.
4. Eventually, Medusa stops making payouts altogether.

The total amount owed to the six teams is $79,594, but judging by information shared in industry chats, there are many more affected teams, and the total losses exceed $100K. There are also rumors that the owners have even suspended salary payments to employees. Still, none of this stopped the affiliate network from booking a booth at MAC.

According to the latest information available at the time, the affiliate network promises to settle its debts on July 15. However, given its long history of postponements, it's hard to put much faith in that promise (although we still hope the guys will eventually fulfill their obligations).

This alleged scam is a useful lesson, as it highlights several important red flags:

• Any payout issues (especially when the explanation involves external circumstances that can't be verified) are a reason to pause traffic immediately.
• If communication turns into prolonged silence, that's another signal to stop sending traffic.
• Repeated payout postponements or vague promises (like "we'll pay soon in installments") are another major warning sign.