How do you spot an AEO scam?

Watch for: guaranteed results, instant effect, undisclosed methods, and no citation-rate measurement. AEO takes weeks to months and no citation can be guaranteed.

A checklist to spot a "$1,500/month AEO" scam

An agency charging premium monthly fees while producing no result within three months is likely a scam or incompetent. 'Guaranteed #1,' 'instant citation,' and 'proprietary method we can't share' are classic red flags. AEO is a probability game, not a guaranteed product.

Updated 2026-07-07

Frequently asked questions

How do you spot an AEO scam?: Watch for: guaranteed results, instant effect, undisclosed methods, and no citation-rate measurement. AEO takes weeks to months and no citation can be guaranteed.