Hikmatuna
Vol 9 No 1 (2023): Hikmatuna: Journal for Integrative Islamic Studies, June 2023

‘Affiliate Marketer’ Advertising Fraud: A Normative Legal and Prophetic Hadith Perspective

Mochammad Achwan Baharuddin (Universitas Islam Negeri K.H Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia)
Latifatur Rokhmah Adhami (Universitas Airlangga Surabaya, Indonesia)
Wardatun Nadhiroh (University of Birmingham, United Kingdom)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2023

Abstract

This study aims to explore the transformative impact of influencer marketing on the marketplace, altering consumer behaviour and marketing strategies. Social media platforms have become pivotal as businesses promote products and services with influencers. However, the integrity of some influencers is compromised due to the allure of high sales bonuses, leading to deceptive practices. The primary focus of this study is to examine the existence of influencers within the framework of Normative Law and Prophetic Hadith, shedding light on their involvement in fraudulent activities. Employing discourse analysis with a statutory and conceptual approach, the research positions influencers and affiliate marketing programs on par with conventional advertising companies. It becomes evident that Normative Law, specifically Law No. 8 of 1999, offers limited provisions, primarily centered around consumers' rights to accurate and transparent information concerning the goods being traded. On the other hand, fraudulent acts committed by influencers potentially fall under the purview of Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions [as last amended by Law No. 19 of 2016]. Moreover, the Hadith of Muslim history strictly prohibits sellers from engaging in manipulative buying and selling practices, including any misdirection of product information.

Copyrights © 2023






Journal Info

Abbrev

hikmatuna

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

HIKMATUNA: Journal for Integrative Islamic Studies (ISSN Print: 2460-531X; Online: 2503-3042) is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal published biannually (June and December) by the Postgraduate Program Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia. The journal welcomes ...