9-Year-Old Spends $118K on YouTube Ads for Minecraft and Roblox

A 9-year-old boy used his dad's company credit card to buy $118,000 in YouTube ads for his Minecraft and Roblox videos, leading to a call into the office.

Ever wondered what a 9-year-old could do with your credit card? One kid turned a simple hobby into a $118,000 mistake—and it all started with Minecraft and Roblox videos.

The boy, whose name hasn't been shared, decided to promote his YouTube channel featuring Roblox and Minecraft content. But instead of just telling friends, he used his dad's company credit card to buy YouTube ads. The result? A whopping $118,000 bill in just a few weeks, according to reports.

It turns out the ads ran unsupervised, racking up charges faster than you can say "creeper." The kid apparently didn't realize the real-world cost of those clicks. His dad, meanwhile, got a rude awakening when the charges appeared—leading to the boy being "called into the office" for a serious talk.

Now, before you panic about your own card, know this: the story highlights how easy it is for kids to stumble into big spending online. YouTube's ad platform lets anyone with a credit card create campaigns, and without parental controls, things can spiral quickly.

For parents, it's a cautionary tale about monitoring digital activity and maybe keeping company cards out of reach. For gamers, it's a wild reminder that even a 9-year-old can dream big—just maybe not that big.

What would you do if your kid pulled a stunt like this? Let us know in the comments!