If this doesn't lead to a change in googles fraud policies, I'd bet this will be...

eyegor on Feb 17, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: Pay up or we’ll make Google ban your ads

If this doesn't lead to a change in googles fraud policies, I'd bet this will be the next viral scam. It's a classic protection racket, and requires far less technical ability than ransomware. Renting out botnets is big business.