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Devastated father says his 9-year-old son spent $118,000 on YouTube ads
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A father discovered that his 9-year-old son accidentally spent $118,000 on YouTube ads for his gaming channel using a saved corporate credit card. The child was able to run expensive campaigns because no spending limits were configured on the account.
Why it matters
This highlights the risks of saved payment methods and the lack of guardrails in automated advertising platforms for non-professional users.
The button said approved every time as nobody had set a limit.
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