The industry-specific problem
Duplicate attribution, refunded subscriptions and card-testing activity can inflate commissions. Similar IP addresses or signup names alone can also implicate legitimate customers sharing a corporate network.
Step-by-step workflow
- Verify Stripe webhook signatures and read authorized FirstPromoter attribution records in n8n.
- Deduplicate conversions, reconcile refunds/disputes and apply your documented holding period before commission approval.
- Calculate commission eligibility and amount deterministically. Use a supported Claude model only for a review summary, replacing Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
- Hold an unpaid internal commission for review using the supported payout system; do not claim the ability to reverse or freeze every Stripe transfer.
- Require an authorized review disposition and retain an appealable audit trail before releasing or denying payment.
Visual workflow
Stripe verified payment/refund + FirstPromoter attribution
→ n8n dedup/holding period → deterministic commission
anomaly → internal unpaid hold → reviewer
eligible → supported payout release → reconciliation
Specific configuration example
This n8n Code-node fragment consumes a normalized, authenticated event from preceding integration steps. It demonstrates the decision boundary, not a complete API client. Fields are workflow-local mappings, not claimed vendor field names. Upstream credentials, schema validation, permissions, durable reservations and provider operations must be implemented separately. Numeric policy examples are illustrative, not Imperio service terms.
// n8n Code node: example 30-day policy, configured by the operator
const conversion = $json;
const eligible = conversion.payment_verified && !conversion.refunded &&
!conversion.disputed && conversion.age_days >= 30 &&
conversion.unique_attribution && conversion.reviewer_approved;
return [{ json: { conversionId: conversion.firstpromoter_conversion_id,
commissionAction: eligible ? "approve_unpaid_commission" : "hold_for_review",
stripePaymentId: conversion.stripe_payment_id,
assumeReleasedFundsReversible: false } }];
Outcome to measure
Track duplicate commissions prevented, false-positive holds and payout reconciliation discrepancies. Illustratively, catching five duplicate $120 commissions before release protects $600, without establishing a fraud detection accuracy claim.
Compared with manual work or other tools
FirstPromoter’s native rules may suffice for simple programs. n8n adds cross-system reconciliation; dedicated fraud tools and human review are better suited to complex abuse investigation.
Work with Imperio Automation
Have Imperio map your Stripe-to-FirstPromoter commission lifecycle and pre-release review controls.
Frequently asked questions
Can it instantly freeze any Stripe payout?
No. Capabilities depend on your account, transfer state and payout arrangement.
Is a shared IP address proof of affiliate fraud?
No. It is at most a review signal with legitimate explanations.
What happens when a subscription is refunded after payout?
Apply your contract and supported recovery process; do not assume the payment is reversible.