Affiliate Marketing Secrets

I run various e-commerce websites and I’d like to branch out and have a referral (affiliate) program. I’m from the United States and my affiliates would be from all around the world. I was wondering from a legal and tax standpoint, what information I would be required to gather from my users. Would it be different for those in the USA, opposed to those outside the USA? Would I be required to collect SSN #’s or would there be a way around that?
I tried to do some research on this, but can’t seem to find any information on the matter. Hopefully someone can enlighten me.
Thanks in advance!

Most affiliate and CPA networks are legit in that they do pay if you’ve earned money. And most will safeguard your SSN, just like any other employer. But there are a few that will look OK, will pay its affiliates, but will also sell SSN’s to criminals on the side.
SO, making money online is great. THERE IS NO GRIND! NO COMMUTE! NO BOSS! NO CUBICLE! Plus people make money online all the time.
So if one tries to do that, how can he protect himself from SSN/credit fraud?
P.S. DON’T say “get a real job”, because working online is in many respects BETTER than a real job, if you know what you’re doing.

Most affiliate and CPA networks are legit in that they do pay if you’ve earned money. And most will safeguard your SSN, just like any other employer. But there are a few that will look OK, will pay its affiliates, but will also sell SSN’s to criminals on the side.
SO, making money online is great. THERE IS NO GRIND! NO COMMUTE! NO BOSS! NO CUBICLE! Plus people make money online all the time.
So if one tries to do that, how can he protect himself from SSN/credit fraud?
P.S. DON’T say “get a real job”, because working online is in many respects BETTER than a real job, if you know what you’re doing.

I want to work from home with CPA (Cost Per Action) marketing. Generally CPA companies aren’t “get rich quick” scams, but rather advertising networks which allow a website owner to put ads on their website and make money.
They pay every time your website’s visitor clicks on their offers and either enters an e-mail or fills out a survey.
They do require SSN, as do most other affiliate networks.
Suppose that I know what I am doing and I want to put certain ads on my blog to earn money.
Would it be safe to provide my SSN to a company like Blam Ads? How about some other affiliate marketing company?
If it is not safe, then what is the alternative? Many people work for these companies, earning thousands. However, most require SSN in the application. So how do I get hired by one of these businesses without putting myself at risk?
And if this is all a bad idea, then what do I do with my blog?

I am new to the affiliate marketing business, and I recently acquired a program. Soon afterwards, I realized there was nothing about method of payment. I’m familiar about the obvious scam signs, like the requests for money, and ssn, and this site didnt ask for those. the site is stockmusicboutique. Can anyone help? also, if anyone has music affiliate programs to advise to me, please give me them. asap. Answers are need asap and are extremely appreciated.

Hello:) Thanks in advance.
About me:
I’m a legal full-time international college 19-year-old student in California.
I’ve made a website the other day and am wondering if I would be eligible to earn some money by signing up Google Adsense.
I worry about paying income taxes.
I don’t have SSN.
Is it very difficult to get one?
I don’t want to get into trouble.
Any advice is very welcome.