Refund requests work best when they are backed by clear evidence instead of vague complaints. The goal is to show traffic patterns, affected campaigns, and why the activity was invalid or abusive.
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What evidence matters most
Useful evidence includes timestamps, campaign names, repeat traffic sources, device or fingerprint patterns, landing page behavior, and any operational notes about attack timing.
How to prepare a stronger request
Teams improve their chances when they make the issue easy to review.
- Group suspicious activity by campaign, date range, and traffic source.
- Show why the sessions were unlikely to be genuine prospects.
- Include supporting logs or fraud reports where available.
- Keep the request factual and specific instead of speculative.
Why ongoing fraud logs matter
A strong logging trail does not just help one refund case. It builds a repeatable process for monitoring risk, defending budget, and justifying paid media changes over time.
Sources and references
Frequently asked questions
Does Google refund every suspicious click?
No. Refund outcomes vary, which is why detailed evidence and a well-documented pattern matter so much.
Should I wait until the end of the month to document fraud?
No. Log suspicious activity as it happens so you have the strongest possible timeline and evidence trail.
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