suspended cause of promo code

Discussion in 'Google AdWords' started by sophisticat, Dec 12, 2011.

  1. #1
    I just got suspended by Adwords and the only possible reason could be that I used a promo code sold to me by someone in a forum (elsewhere).

    As explained by them in the email:

    "We've reviewed your account and found that it unfortunately doesn't comply
    with the following promotional credit requirements:

    - The promotional coupon is non-transferable and may not be sold or
    bartered.
    - One promotional credit per customer."

    I sure didn't use multiple promo codes, I only have one account and when I opened it I figured that, as a new advertiser, I was entitled for a promotional code.

    How come people are selling promo codes all over the place, including this forum, if it's not legal? And is everyone who used a purchased promo code getting suspended from Adwords?

    Also, does "suspended" mean "banned"? Or I can open a new account and be OK? Has anyone experienced this? Do you think I stand a chance if I appeal to this?

    Thanks.
     
    sophisticat, Dec 12, 2011 IP
  2. PPC-Coach

    PPC-Coach Active Member

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    People sell cocaine but it's not legal either.

    You're only supposed to use promo codes that you get on new accounts of your own.

    The people selling them are selling them illegally.
     
    PPC-Coach, Dec 12, 2011 IP
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    visa1404 Peon

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    Use your credit card, and you'll never be suspend !
     
    visa1404, Dec 12, 2011 IP
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    vididong.com Member

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    Watch out, Golice is cominng
     
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  5. BurnOut

    BurnOut Banned

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    That's why never buy from Indian/Pakistan people these vouchers...
     
    BurnOut, Dec 14, 2011 IP
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    vididong.com Member

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    They are still selling and using and some time get banned

    Since vouchers are cheap so they take the risk
     
    vididong.com, Dec 14, 2011 IP
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    vididong.com Member

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    of course not for reputable business
     
    vididong.com, Dec 14, 2011 IP