If your Google Ads budget disappears faster than it converts, you might be paying for fraudulent clicks, and it’s costing you big. In 2025, over 17% of all Google Ads clicks are fake, caused by bots, competitors, or click farms. One of our clients was losing $3,200/month until they partnered with us for Click Fraud Detection, utilizing the Cloudflare dashboard and Cloudflare API to filter out fraudulent clicks and optimize their ad spend. This blog shows how we fixed it and how you can, too.
The Rising Threat Click Fraud in 2025
Click fraud isn’t just a minor inconvenience. It’s a silent thief that drains your ROI, inflates CTRs, and corrupts your ad data.
Shocking Stat:
It’s a silent thief that drains your ROI, inflates CTRs, and corrupts your ad data.
Case Study: Blocking 80% of Fake Clicks for a Local Service Business
A local legal firm in New Jersey was seeing high clicks but no calls.
Audit Results:
- Over 50% of traffic came from suspicious IPs in non-targeted regions, triggering the need for Click Fraud Detection, especially with Cloudflare registrar helping to safeguard domain security and manage such traffic anomalies effectively.
- Bounce rate spiked to 92%
- Conversions dropped 34% YoY
Our Solution:
- Installed Lunio for real-time Click Fraud Detection and blocking, utilizing Cloudflare domain to enhance security and mitigate risks associated with fraudulent activities
- Created custom IP exclusion rules in Google Ads
- Adjusted geo-targeting to remove fraud-heavy zones
Results in 30 Days:
- Blocked 1,273 fraudulent clicks
- Saved $3,200 in wasted ad spend
- Increased real conversions by 28%
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How to Know If You’re Being Targeted
Top Signs of Google Ads Click Fraud:
- Unusual spikes in traffic from foreign countries highlighted the need for Click Fraud Detection, which is where Cloudflare Workers can play a crucial role
- Click-through rate ↑, conversions ↓
- High bounce rate (80–95%)
- Repeat visits from same IP/device
If you’re seeing these signs, you’re likely under attack.
Why You Should Act Now
Every day you delay action is more wasted spend. Whether you’re running local campaigns or national ads, click fraud eats into your results.
Trust Signals
- 10+ years in digital ad protection
- Trusted by 150+ clients across the US
- Certified Google Partner
- Tools: ClickCease, Lunio, Fraud Blocker
What’s Next?
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