Someone else using my code.

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by Jerlene.net, Nov 2, 2007.

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    So I noticed a lot of traffic was coming from a site I've never heard of. I checked it out and my link was in big bold letters, sitewide. That was a few weeks ago, it's still up.
    Today, I checked my AdSense account and blocked sites and there was ANOTHER site with my link on their site but they're also using my AdSense code.
    I wouldn't really mind but these sites don't really comply with the AdSense guidelines. They're proxies.
    Is reporting the sites good enough to keep me from getting banned?
     
    Jerlene.net, Nov 2, 2007 IP
  2. ForgottenCreature

    ForgottenCreature Notable Member

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    Yes, you should report them to adsense' support team asap. How are they using your ad code when they're blocked anyways?
     
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    Jerlene.net Prominent Member

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    Anyone can use whoever's code. They'll eventually be unblocked.
     
    Jerlene.net, Nov 2, 2007 IP
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    ForgottenCreature Notable Member

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    Well, if you look into it - clicks and impressions aren't counted if someone is using your code - and is listed under the "blocked urls".
     
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    #5
    Report them. And also make sure to tell google about it.
     
    yyyk9, Nov 2, 2007 IP
  6. Jerlene.net

    Jerlene.net Prominent Member

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    It will count once they're unblocked. And a blocked URL on my end is not necessarily blocked for someone else.
     
    Jerlene.net, Nov 2, 2007 IP
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    No problems if you used "Allowed sites" option
     
    leandar, Nov 2, 2007 IP
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    Allowed site feature is enough for you
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    Adulu, Nov 2, 2007 IP
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    I can't understand why someone would want to put someone else's code on their page. Do they really think the ads are soo relevant that they're an asset to the content of their page?
     
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    to get them banned for invalid clicks, etc.
     
    Lordy, Nov 2, 2007 IP
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    jerdei Well-Known Member

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    Change your allowed sites ASAP and contact google. That is why I never reveal any of my sites on forums like this.
     
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    Jerlene.net Prominent Member

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    Putting it under allowed sites will continue to allow them to run my code, causing me to get banned. Like I said, it's a proxy.

    To get me banned. I'm guessing this person isn't a fan.
     
    Jerlene.net, Nov 2, 2007 IP
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    #13
    What if they are your biggest fans and they want you to earn more :)

    If I were in their place I would have given paypal cash instead of stealing adsense code !!!
     
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    #14
    Buddy what if Jerelene gets banned from Adsense . What will happen then . So better to report this matter as soon as to google so that they will not flag your adsense account .
     
    izeaus, Nov 3, 2007 IP
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    Jerlene.net Prominent Member

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    Once again. the site is a proxy.
     
    Jerlene.net, Nov 3, 2007 IP
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    #16
    i mean Put your own sites URLs only under the allowed sites option
     
    leandar, Nov 3, 2007 IP
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    i agree to this
     
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