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OY · 03-18-2006, 08:46 PM

I did Google AdWords campaign(s) when the clicks took off like a madman, while at the same time I could not log in to my AdWord campaign control panel.

I complained.

I had about 1:40 signup ratio on my little test before I lost access. Once i lost access my clicks went into the thousands without me being able to stop the campaign.

They sent me a link to their terms and conditions.

I told them what I did for a living and it was not acceptable for a mini refund unless they could prove I was wrong. I also told them I suspeced click fraud. I demanded FULL refund or else I would charge back everything to the cc.

I got full refund AND an apology.

About 6 hour later the story about GOOGLE clickfraud class action lawsuit emerged.

Guess my timing was right.

Anyone else with similar stories?

03-18-2006, 08:46 PM
OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	Called out GOOGLE for click fraud and got FULL refund! I did Google AdWords campaign(s) when the clicks took off like a madman, while at the same time I could not log in to my AdWord campaign control panel. I complained. I had about 1:40 signup ratio on my little test before I lost access. Once i lost access my clicks went into the thousands without me being able to stop the campaign. They sent me a link to their terms and conditions. I told them what I did for a living and it was not acceptable for a mini refund unless they could prove I was wrong. I also told them I suspeced click fraud. I demanded FULL refund or else I would charge back everything to the cc. I got full refund AND an apology. About 6 hour later the story about GOOGLE clickfraud class action lawsuit emerged. Guess my timing was right. Anyone else with similar stories? __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within!