We get sent program leaks weekly — commission bumps, new exclusives, a network pulling a merchant. The verification drill before publishing or repointing links:
— Source-check: did it come from the merchant's own AM, a network rep, or a screenshot of unknown origin? Rank the trust accordingly
— Confirm in the network dashboard yourself — a real commission change shows in your terms, not just a Slack rumor
— For 'merchant leaving network' leaks, test a live link; a dead deep link confirms faster than any chat
— Hold publication until you have two independent confirmations or the merchant's own notice
Why it matters: repointing your links on an unverified leak can break working tracking for nothing. Confirm in your own dashboard before you move money. Developing...
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PLAYBOOK: Verifying an 'affiliate program leak' before you act on it
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