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[Research Report] The ad fraud detection tools market is expected to grow from US$ 252.92 million in 2021 to US$ 762.89 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.1% during 2021 to 2028.
With the growing number of internet users, the demand for digital advertising is increasing due to several digital platforms for advertisement. Digital advertising is now more sophisticated, personalized, and relevant. Consumers spend more time online than ever before, and digital advertising offers an ideal way to reach multi-device and multi-channel consumers. Marketers are also able to target consumers with laser-focused precision as never before. Brands are no longer limited to just demographics and firmographics but can target the exact audience most likely to purchase based on thousands of lifestyle, personality, behaviors, and purchase intent segmentation variables. Mobile is the main driver of growth in digital advertisement nowadays, accounting for over 70% of digital and more than one-quarter of total media outlays, according to the V12 website data. Furthermore, Americans spend over 10 hours a day on screens, and about five of those hours are spent on their smartphones.
The advent of digital advertisement leads to an increase in digital advertising fraud and has also caused many revenue losses for the companies. For instance, digital ad fraud is estimated to cost brands around US$ 44 billion to fraudulent activities by 2022 and reach up to 45% of the total spent, according to mFilterIt data of November 2021. Furthermore, fraudsters are continuously developing technologies to cheat the ecosystem, whereas tech companies are constantly evolving to find ways to stop these fraudsters. Therefore, to prevent such ad frauds from happening with brands and advertisers, companies such as mFilterIt provide comprehensive solutions for digital ad frauds. The solution uses complex algorithms to monitor surface as well as dark web spaces actively and then, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to convert them into meaningful and actionable reports helping brand custodians and community owners to proactively safeguard from any potential harm to the identity and privacy of their community members. Thus, with the growing digital advertisements, the digital ad fraudulent activities are increasing, which drives the need for ad fraud detection tools globally.
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Ad Fraud Detection Tools Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 252.92 million in 2021 Market Size Value by US$ 762.89 million by 2028 Growth rate CAGR of 17.1% from 2021 to 2028 Forecast Period 2021-2028 Base Year 2021
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Ad Fraud Detection Tools Market: Strategic Insights

Market Size Value in | US$ 252.92 million in 2021 |
Market Size Value by | US$ 762.89 million by 2028 |
Growth rate | CAGR of 17.1% from 2021 to 2028 |
Forecast Period | 2021-2028 |
Base Year | 2021 |

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Ad Fraud Detection Tools Market
In 2020, with the COVID-19 outbreak scenario, the national lockdown of each and every country has increased the market span of digital technologies. More number of people are now using one or many digital platforms for several reasons, such as work from home (WFH), online transactions via their banks’ digital apps, or via mobile/digital money wallets. And with this, advertising frauds are also increasing through just a single click. It had led to various revenue losses for the company. For instance, data from matchseries.com shows that global losses from ad fraud in 2020 reached a total of US$ 35 billion, while a Campaign Asia report published in December 2020, found that ad fraud is stealing 20% of the world’s online ad spending. These figures help illustrate the extent of the problem that ad fraud creates for businesses, and the vast array of different ad platforms and options that are available to firms means the level of wastage can vary considerably. It is not only SMEs that fall victim to such significant amounts of fraudulent traffic, many of the world’s biggest companies are also being affected. Therefore, ad fraud detection tools were also been adopted by more businesses. Thus, the global ad fraud detection tools market had positive growth in 2020.
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Ad Fraud Detection Tools Market Insights
Increase in Use of AI and ML to Boost Ad Fraud Detection Tools Market During Forecast Period
The usage of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) helps tackle the latest kinds of ad frauds due to self-learning capabilities. AI-powered fraud detection system follows a ML algorithm that helps the system learn from suspicious activities (clicks, ad placements) and builds layers of protection. This type of system not only improves and adapts itself to tackle the latest kinds of ad frauds, but it can also recognize patterns in a much more extensive set of data points than traditional systems. On average, an AI (ML)-based fraud detection system can analyze more than 80 dimensions at a time and can detect even the most sophisticated ad frauds, such as the Methbot ad fraud.
Ad Fraud Detection Tools Market – Type Based Market Insights
Based on type, the ad fraud detection tools market is bifurcated into website and mobile. In 2021, the mobile segment led the ad fraud detection tools market and accounted for a larger market share.
Ad Fraud Detection Tools Market, by Type, 2020 and 2028 (%)
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Ad Fraud Detection Tools Market – End User Based Market Insights
Based on end user, the ad fraud detection tools market is segmented into e commerce, travel, finance, gaming, and others. In 2021, the finance segment led the ad fraud detection tools market and accounted for the largest market share.
Players operating in the ad fraud detection tools market adopt strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, and market initiatives to maintain their positions in the market. A few developments by key players are listed below:
- In February 2021, Adjust GmbH was acquired by Applovin Corporation. This acquisition will offer best-in-class solutions in one single package, putting measurement, analytics, growth, and monetization solutions within easy reach of every app developer around the globe.
- In February 2020, App Samurai Inc. (mobile growth platform) achieved an investment of US$ 2.4 million in a funding round led by 212 ventures, with collective spark, 500 startups, and Degerhan Usluel, taking total investment to US$ 4.6 million. App Samurai will use the funding to develop its product portfolio and work toward global expansion.
Company Profiles
- AppsFlyer Ltd.
- Adjust GmbH
- Branch Metrics, Inc.
- FraudScore
- Interceptd (App Samurai Inc.)
- Machine Advertising Limited
- Perform[cb], LLC
- Scalarr Inc.
- Singular Labs, Inc.
- TrafficGuard Pty Ltd
- ADEX (Samoukale Enterprises Limited)

Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Type, and End User

Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
North America held the largest market share in year 2020, along with the notable revenue generation opportunities in Europe and APAC.
Key companies in the ad fraud detection tools market include Adjust GmbH; AppsFlyer Ltd.; Branch Metrics, Inc.; FraudScore; Interceptd (App Samurai Inc.); Machine Advertising Limited; Perform[cb], LLC; Scalarr Inc.; Singular Labs, Inc.; TrafficGuard Pty Ltd; and ADEX (Samoukale Enterprises Limited).
The usage of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) helps tackle the latest kinds of ad frauds due to self-learning capabilities. AI-powered fraud detection system follows a ML algorithm that helps the system learn from suspicious activities (clicks, ad placements) and builds layers of protection.
On the basis of type, the ad fraud detection tools market is segmented into website and mobile. Ad frauds are the act of generating revenue using fraudulent digital advertising techniques. Usually, this is categorized into two broad terms: desktop (website) and mobile ad frauds. With an increasing number of mobile users globally and less protection on mobile devices, fraudulent activities are more observed on mobile devices. And with larger mobile ad fraud detection & prevention tools, the mobile segment dominates the market.
Ad fraud detection tools are increasingly adopted by SMEs due to the growing number of small and medium businesses are shifting focus toward online marketing, such as social media marketing. Fraudsters are seeing an influx of new and often unaware digital properties as prey, with more small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) shifting marketing efforts toward digital platforms. Further, the number of start-ups is increasing across the globe. Therefore, the rising number of SMEs across the globe focusing toward online marketing creates a lucrative opportunity for ad fraud detection tools market players..
Growth in Managing & Monitoring Advertising Campaigns
Surge in Digital Advertisement
The List of Companies - Ad Fraud Detection Tools Market
- AppsFlyer Ltd.
- Adjust GmbH
- Branch Metrics, Inc.
- FraudScore
- Interceptd (App Samurai Inc.)
- Machine Advertising Limited
- Perform[cb], LLC
- Scalarr Inc.
- Singular Labs, Inc.
- TrafficGuard Pty Ltd
- ADEX (Samoukale Enterprises Limited)
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