Some webmasters have unexpectedly received a short notice from Google saying that there Adsense accounts have been terminated. Why has this happened? A lot of people don't know this but Google has a secret team spying on them. There account has been terminated because of something called Google Adsense Click Fraud.



Click fraud is the practice of internet marketers boosting Adsense revenue by intentionally clicking on ads on there own sites. This costs both the advertiser and Google money and is becoming a big problem for Google. While some people are guilty of click fraud, you may find your Adsense account terminated through no fault of your own. Here are some tips for how to prevent getting mixed up in this fraud.

1. Monitoring software. There is software available that can track clicks on your website. Much of this software can be found free of charge. Not only can this help protect you but it can also aid Google in putting an end to this fraud.

2. Review your server logs. You should inspect your logs for any activity that seems suspicious. Report any detail that you find abnormal.

3. Notify Google of any suspicious activity. The best way to avoid being under suspicion is to always notify Google of any information that you find. This helps them in there fight plus lets them know that you are interested in fighting this fraud as well.

4. Don't put Google on pop ups and pop unders. While many webmasters find these tools to be of great value, they should never be used in conjunction with Adsense. Doing so can break Googles Terms Of Service.

5. Watch your content. Your ads should not be displayed on sites that promote illegal activity. Even some sites that are legal should be avoided such as gambling sites and adult sites. If you have Adsense on a site such as this, remove it immediately because this could also violate Googles Terms Of Service. If you are unsure, then you should check the Terms Of Service aggreement.

6. Ask Google to monitor your site for suspicious activity. Google can collect the access logs that your web host offers. If you suspect that something is wrong, then it would be a great idea to have Google check things out.

7. Disable ads for your own IP address and local geographic area. If you suspect that you may be involved in a click fraud scandal, you can use an HT access file to disable your ads. If Google already suspects you are clicking on your own ads, this will prove to them that it is not you.

8. Warn your friends and family. If you have people you personally know going to your website, make sure that they are not intentionally clicking on Adsense ads. They may think they are doing you a favor by making you a few extra bucks. But this can eventually cause more problems then it is worth.

9. Be honest if you've made a mistake. If you have clicked on ads on you own website by accident or intentionally, be honest with Google about it. It will probably go down better if you admit to your wrongdoings before Google findsout about it on there own. Of course this depends on the circumstances. If you've been clicking on your own ads for months and have made thousands of dollars because of this, Google is unlikely to be too forgiving.

In summary, don't get involved in this scheme. Chances are that you will get caught and your account will be terminated. I read an article about a man that made this mistake. He started clicking on his own ads as a personal test and accumulated a small amount of money. The problem is that he got caught and his account was terminated. Not only did he lose the money that he had earned in clicking on his own ads but he also lost the rest of the money that came from legitimate clicks.