Which type of AdSense policy violation is most likely to result in immediate account termination?
Deliberately generating invalid traffic, such as clicking on your own ads or arranging for others to do so, is the AdSense policy violation most likely to result in immediate account termination. Invalid traffic is any activity that doesn't come from genuine user interest. This includes artificially inflating impressions or clicks using bots, click farms, or other deceptive means. Google's algorithms are designed to detect these patterns, and when detected, AdSense will immediately terminate the account to protect advertisers from fraudulent activity and maintain the integrity of their advertising network. Other violations, like copyright issues or content policy breaches, usually lead to warnings and potential ad serving limitations before account termination occurs, giving the publisher a chance to correct the issue. However, invalid traffic is viewed as a direct attempt to defraud Google and its advertisers, making it the most serious offense.