Reporting a competitor for "double serving" ads

Created by Todd Belcher, Modified on Sat, 17 Aug at 4:45 PM by Todd Belcher

Are you not listed in the top 2 PPC placements because a competitor is taking them both up with different websites?


They are clearly "double serving", a violation of Google's unfair advantage policies. And then some, if they are using different AdWords accounts to accomplish this-- a stated no-no... That's only ok if they aren't competing for the same terms.


Compile evidence. Report the GMP account IDs. If websites were acquired, include timelines. Include actual and projected losses from deferred traffic. 


We can work on this on your behalf, or here are steps:


Each Google ad has a small "x" or three dots in the corner. Click on this and select the option to report the ad. Choose "Double Serving" as the reason.


Fill out this form: https://support.google.com/google-ads/contact/double_serving_ad


Fill out this form: https://support.google.com/ads/troubleshooter/4578507?hl=en


Fill out this form: https://support.google.com/google-ads/gethelp


Reach out through your Google Ads account: there is a Contact Us option in help where you can attach your account to contact form along with your complaint.


Call the number listed at https://ads.google.com/intl/en_us/home/ads-experts-support/


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