Alright, I gotta vent a bit. So I jumped into this new CPA campaign last month, right? Promised a solid payout of 150 bucks per lead. Campaign's been running well, tracking everything manually in my spreadsheet, the usual. And guess what? After two weeks, I only got half of what I was owed. Paid half on time, and then... radio silence. No reply, no payment. I mean, I know payment delays happen, but this was supposed to be a legit network. Now I'm scratching my head trying to figure out if I just got screwed or if this is how they operate. The thing is, I've dealt with a handful of networks, and honestly, the only ones that kept their word were the big boys like MaxBounty or PeerFly. Smaller networks? RIP. They promise the moon, but when it's time to pay, they vanish. I'm not trying to be paranoid but tracking every backlink manually in a spreadsheet is non-negotiable for serious competitors. I'm just confused because I've heard some say this network is solid, but my results say otherwise. Anyone else been burned lately? Or got tips on how to spot these payment scams before losing your ROI? Feels like back in the day, it was easier to tell who was legit, now it's just a guessing game.