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title: Google Ads Account Suspension — Payment Status (2026-03-03)
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created: '2026-03-03'
updated: '2026-03-03'
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tags:
- google-ads
- crazy-lennys
- account-suspension
- payments
layer: 2
client_source: Crazy Lenny's E-Bikes
industry_context: ecommerce
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---

# Google Ads Account Suspension — Payment Status (2026-03-03)

## Overview

Crazy Lenny's Google Ads account is currently **suspended** due to an outstanding $2,500 balance tied to an expired payment method. No ads are actively running. This was surfaced during the [[wiki/meetings/2026-03-03-weekly-call-client-sentiment-review|2026-03-03 weekly sentiment review call]] and flagged as urgent given the client's stated intention to ramp up marketing spend in spring.

## Status

| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Account Status | **Suspended** |
| Outstanding Balance | **$2,500** |
| Active Ads Running | **No** |
| Payment Method | Expired (not updated) |
| Unauthorized Access | Removed — "GetFoundInfo" user kicked from account |

## Background

The account had an expired credit card on file, which caused Google to suspend it for non-payment. The $2,500 balance remains unpaid. Google will escalate the suspension if the balance is not cleared.

A separate but concurrent issue: an unauthorized third-party user ("GetFoundInfo") had access to the account. This was resolved promptly — the client's ongoing lawsuit prompted immediate cooperation, and the user was removed from the account. Asymmetric now holds sole access.

> "They had a card on there and the card wasn't working. So their account was shut down, but they had a $2,500 balance. And I don't think they were keen to clean up their balance."
> — Mark Hope, 2026-03-03

## Business Impact

The client (Steve) confirmed at a recent lunch meeting that Crazy Lenny's plans to **significantly increase marketing activity in spring** and expects to bring their ad budget back up. The suspended account directly blocks this ramp-up. If the balance is not resolved before then, campaigns cannot launch.

## Action Items

- [ ] **Melissa** — Follow up with Carly on the Google Ads account payment status and the $2,500 outstanding balance
- [ ] **Melissa / Carly** — Confirm whether a new payment method has been added to the account
- [ ] **Team** — Ensure account is fully active and campaigns are ready before the client's spring marketing push

## Related

- [[wiki/clients/current/crazy-lennys/_index|Crazy Lenny's Client Overview]]
- [[wiki/meetings/2026-03-03-weekly-call-client-sentiment-review|Weekly Call — Client Sentiment Review (2026-03-03)]]