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User reports ChatGPT Ads as scam due to billing errors and inaccurate data

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A user reported a significant issue with ChatGPT Ads, experiencing unexpected charges and inaccurate reporting. The user set a $50 daily budget but was charged an additional €84.92 in multiple transactions. Despite ChatGPT Ads reporting 7,652 impressions and 64 clicks, the user's website analytics showed only 24 visitors, with no corresponding traffic from the campaign. The user suspects a technical failure or a billing scam, as the support chatbot was unable to explain the charges. AI

IMPACT Potential negative impact on user trust and adoption of AI-powered advertising tools.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a product feature, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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User reports ChatGPT Ads as scam due to billing errors and inaccurate data

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/StoicWhisper ·

    ChatGPT Ads = TOTAL SCAM

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I tested ChatGPT Ads today for my tiny e-commerce business. Created and launched a single campaign with a <strong>$50 daily budget</strong> and was charged the expected $50.</p> <p>For the next two hours, I kept refreshing the dashboard. The camp…

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