Lead Quality at Stake
Sales and growth plans only run smoothly if PPC generates quality leads. Invalid traffic was undermining the very foundation of Papernest’s acquisition engine.
Case Study · Fintech
How Papernest Improved Its ROAS in Google by Preventing Click Fraud
Discover how one of the fastest-growing European companies boosted its paid media investments in Google Ads after successfully preventing fake clicks.
1.9% ROAS Improvement
3% Conversion Rate Boost
€14K Monthly Savings
0.5% Invalid Conversion Rate
Trusted by 6,000+ businesses · €6M+ in recovered ad spend
The Client
Papernest: Simplifying Contract & Utility Management
Papernest is a French company founded in 2015 that makes contract and utility management simple for consumers across Europe. From energy and internet subscriptions to insurance, Papernest helps users manage and switch providers effortlessly — all from a single platform.
With over 1 million customers across Europe and more than 10,000 partners, Papernest’s growth relies heavily on the efficiency of their lead acquisition. Google Ads is one of their key acquisition channels — powerful and cost-effective, but vulnerable to invalid traffic from bad bots, malware, and other threats.
Founded 2015 — one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintech companies
1M+ customers across Europe, 10,000+ partners
FrenchTech120 member — recognised among France’s top growth-stage tech companies
The Context
Growth Depends on Quality Leads
Papernest’s growth relies on the efficiency of their lead acquisition. Their sales and growth plans only run smoothly if PPC generates quality leads — but some of their Google Ads budget was being directed to invalid traffic.
Budget Leaking to Invalid Traffic
Some of their Google Ads investment was being consumed by bad bots, malware, and other threats — draining budget that should have been reaching real prospects.
Acquisition Efficiency
Google Ads is a powerful and cost-effective channel, but its full potential could only be realised by ensuring every euro was invested in reaching genuine customers.
The Challenge
Click Fraud Was Eroding Campaign Performance
Papernest’s Paid Media team was putting significant time, effort, and money into crafting perfect Google Ads campaigns — from keywords and ad copy to landing pages. But they uncovered a hidden problem.
Undetected Click Fraud
The team discovered that a significant portion of their Google Ads traffic was invalid — budget was being wasted on fraudulent clicks that went undetected without a dedicated tool.
Performance Impact
The team realised their overall campaign performance could be affected by click fraud. Despite meticulous campaign crafting, fraudulent clicks were silently skewing results.
Need to Investigate
Papernest decided to investigate click fraud thoroughly to ensure their investments were performing as expected and every euro was reaching genuine prospects.
The Decision
Why Papernest Chose Opticks
Papernest compared several solutions — including PPC specialists and generic fraud providers — before selecting Opticks for two compelling reasons.
Personalised, Human Collaboration
High fit with Opticks’ approach — personalised and human collaboration with individual support from a dedicated ad fraud specialist. The team felt right with Opticks from the start.
Deep Click Fraud Expertise
Strong expertise and extensive experience specifically in click fraud detection and prevention. Opticks’ specialised knowledge gave Papernest the confidence that their investment would be protected.
““After comparing different options, we chose Opticks mainly because of the fit with their approach. We felt right with Opticks and had the right level of support when needed.””
Giacomo Teodori — Head of Performance Marketing, Papernest
The Solution
How Opticks Protects Papernest’s Ad Spend
Opticks gave Papernest the tools to automatically detect, block, and prevent click fraud — ensuring their Google Ads budget is invested only in legitimate leads.
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Blacklist Fraudulent Audiences
Automatic exclusion of fraudulent audiences in Google. Fraudulent IPs are blocked automatically, preventing fake clicks before they consume budget.
- 2
Block Invalid Clicks
Invest ad spend more efficiently with a dashboard that helps compare fraud rates per campaign, keyword, and geography — giving the team full visibility into where fraud originates.
- 3
Acquire More Valid Leads
Ad spend is only invested in legitimate leads. By blocking invalid traffic, Papernest saves €14,000 per month and frees up time for the sales team to focus on real prospects.
““What is key for us is the Automated Blacklisting. Everything is done automatically so that we don’t have to do any manual detection or blacklisting on our end.””
Giacomo Teodori — Head of Performance Marketing, Papernest
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Get Your Free Traffic AuditThe Results
Measurable Impact on ROAS and Conversions
1.9% ROAS Improvement Return on ad spend uplift
3% Conversion Rate Boost More leads from same budget
€14K Monthly Savings Blocking invalid traffic
0.5% Invalid Conversion Rate Down from 4%
Invalid conversions reduced from 4% to just 0.5%, and invalid click rate decreased from 4% to 1%. Papernest now invests with confidence, knowing their budget reaches real customers.
Improved ROAS by 1.9% through elimination of wasted spend on fraudulent clicks.
Boosted conversion rates by 3% by ensuring only legitimate leads enter the funnel.
Saved €14,000 per month by automatically blocking invalid traffic and fraudulent IPs.
Freed up sales team time to focus on genuine prospects instead of processing invalid leads.
Deep Dive
Evolution of Invalid Traffic (Mar–Nov 2022)
Invalid Conversions
Reduced invalid conversions from 4% to 0.5%
Invalid Clicks (Global)
Decreased invalid click rate from 4% to 1%
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What They Said
Trusted by Papernest’s Performance Team
“I would clearly recommend Opticks. The team is available when needed and collaborative. We particularly appreciate their ability to accommodate to our needs.”
The Impact
From Investigation to Essential Tool
What began as an investigation into click fraud became an indispensable part of Papernest’s paid media stack. Opticks now runs continuously, protecting every euro of Google Ads investment.
ROAS improved by 1.9%. Every euro of ad spend now works harder, reaching genuine prospects instead of fraudulent clicks.
Automated blacklisting eliminates manual work. Fraudulent IPs are blocked automatically, saving the Paid Media team hours of manual effort.
Lead quality increased at the source. Invalid conversion rate dropped from 4% to 0.5%, meaning the sales team processes far fewer dead-end leads.
€14,000 saved every month. Budget previously lost to invalid traffic now fuels growth and genuine customer acquisition.
Campaign-level fraud visibility. Dashboard enables comparison of fraud rates per campaign, keyword, and geography for smarter optimisation.
Beyond Fintech
Click Fraud Affects Every Industry on Google Ads
Fraudulent clicks inflating CPAs, polluting lead data, and draining budgets — these patterns are consistent across every industry running paid search advertising. How much of your Google Ads budget is reaching real customers?
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Audit Your Traffic for FreeFrequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What challenge did Papernest face with their Google Ads campaigns?
Papernest’s Paid Media team discovered that a significant portion of their Google Ads traffic was invalid. Bad bots, malware, and other fraudulent sources were consuming campaign budgets — undermining lead quality and wasting ad spend that should have reached genuine prospects.
Why did Papernest choose Opticks over other solutions?
After comparing different options — including PPC specialists and generic fraud providers — Papernest chose Opticks for two reasons: the personalised, human collaboration with individual support from a dedicated ad fraud specialist, and Opticks’ strong expertise and extensive experience specifically in click fraud detection and prevention.
What results did Papernest achieve with Opticks?
Papernest improved ROAS by 1.9%, boosted conversion rates by 3%, and saves €14,000 per month by blocking invalid traffic. Invalid conversions dropped from 4% to 0.5%, and the invalid click rate decreased from 4% to 1%. The sales team also saved significant time by no longer processing fraudulent leads.
What is Opticks Security?
Opticks Security (optickssecurity.com) is an ad fraud prevention company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 2019, Opticks provides a SaaS platform that detects, blocks, and reports over 30 types of invalid traffic across all major advertising channels. It is trusted by more than 6,000 businesses worldwide and is rated 4.9 out of 5 on both Capterra and G2.
How does Opticks detect invalid traffic?
Opticks detects 30+ types of invalid traffic in real time using behavioural analysis, device fingerprinting, and pattern recognition. It identifies bot clicks, click farms, SDK spoofing, device emulators, and other forms of ad fraud across all digital advertising channels including Google Ads, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, TikTok Ads, and programmatic platforms.
Which ad platforms does Opticks work with?
Opticks works with all major ad platforms including Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram), Microsoft Ads, TikTok Ads, programmatic platforms, and affiliate networks. It provides multi-channel coverage from a single dashboard.
Does Opticks offer a free trial?
Yes. Opticks offers a free trial with full access to all features. Contact the sales team to get started with a personalised onboarding and full-feature access during the trial period.
Can Opticks help fintech companies like Papernest?
Yes. Opticks serves fintech companies, e-commerce brands, education providers, lead generation agencies, travel companies, and performance marketing teams. Papernest is one example of a fintech company that used Opticks to reduce invalid traffic, save €14,000 per month, and improve ROAS by 1.9%.
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Papernest reduced invalid conversions from 4% to 0.5% and saves €14,000 every month. See how much of your ad spend is going to click fraud — and recover it.
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