Google Ads Campaign Got Spam Botted

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Eternal Warrior

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I just noticed a campaign got hit with a bunch of spam/bot clicks. CTR spiked unnaturally and conversions tanked. Any way to detect or prevent this before it eats up the budget?
 
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Check your IP reports in Google Ads. You can block suspicious ranges or countries that aren’t relevant to your offer. It’s not perfect but helps a lot.
 
Set up conversion tracking properly. Even if CTR is high, you’ll know if those clicks are fake because they won’t convert.
 
Use analytics alongside Ads. Look for weird behavior like super short session duration, 100% bounce rates, or repeated visits from the same IP.
 
Unfortunately, bot traffic is always a risk. Google refunds clearly invalid clicks sometimes, but prevention is better than waiting for a refund.
 
Eternal Warrior said:
I just noticed a campaign got hit with a bunch of spam/bot clicks. CTR spiked unnaturally and conversions tanked. Any way to detect or prevent this before it eats up the budget?
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Bot clicks happen a lot — watch for weird CTR spikes + no conversions, block bad IPs/placements, and use a click fraud tool. You’ll never block 100%, which is why many rotate/rent accounts to protect spend.
 
Google’s automatic invalid click filter caught mine after 2 days and refunded me, so watch for credits
 
You might also consider using a click-fraud protection tool — while it may not stop 100%, it can significantly reduce wasted spend.
 
Mister Miracle said:
Check your IP reports in Google Ads. You can block suspicious ranges or countries that aren’t relevant to your offer. It’s not perfect but helps a lot.
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I’ll check the IP reports and block any suspicious ranges or irrelevant countries to reduce bot traffic.
 
Slorm31600 said:
Switch to manual CPC and exclude known bot-heavy placements and audiences.
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Do you recommend any specific tools or methods to identify and exclude bot-heavy placements effectively?
 
UnboundAds said:
Bot clicks happen a lot — watch for weird CTR spikes + no conversions, block bad IPs/placements, and use a click fraud tool. You’ll never block 100%, which is why many rotate/rent accounts to protect spend.
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Definitely, bot traffic is a real challenge. I’ll start monitoring CTR spikes more closely and try blocking those bad IPs while using fraud detection tools.
 
Eternal Warrior said:
I just noticed a campaign got hit with a bunch of spam/bot clicks. CTR spiked unnaturally and conversions tanked. Any way to detect or prevent this before it eats up the budget?
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The abrupt increase in CTR and decline in conversions appears to have been caused by spam or bot clicks targeting your campaign. I would suggest adding IP exclusions and more robust bot filters after examining your traffic sources to identify any odd IP addresses or locations. In order to detect and prevent fraudulent clicks before they further deplete your budget, you can also configure automated alerts for abrupt changes in CTR.
 
Thanks for the advice! I’ll add IP exclusions, set up alerts for CTR changes, and examine my traffic sources more closely to catch any suspicious activity early.
 
Try setting up click fraud protection, monitor IPs, and use Google’s invalid traffic filters—should help stop it before it eats up too much budget.
 
Shift to manual CPC bidding and remove placements and audiences with high bot activity.
 
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