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The rate of fraudulent clicks on search-related online ads rose to 14.1 percent last quarter, up from 13.7 percent for the first quarter, according to a study released on Monday.
Yahoo will consider refunding money to thousands of advertisers dating back to January 2004 and pay $US4.95 million (AU$6.8 million) in lawyers' fees to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the Internet powerhouse has been profiting from bogus sales referrals generated through a sham known as "click fraud".
National Australia Bank and St George have admitted to advertising on an "inappropriate" Web site -- but both blame errors made by their media buyers.
Under a proposed US$90 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit over alleged click fraud, Google said on Wednesday it would offer advertising credits to marketers who claim they were charged for invalid clicks and not reimbursed.
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