I mean, when we get public posts like this one where someone boasts how they’re spamming to get hits through SEO — https://x.com/jakezward/status/1728032634037567509, I can only imagine it’s happening in larger quantities behind the scenes.
Pro Tip: if you're going to boast on how you're spamming Google, then expect it to be shut down, especially if it's a hole in their algorithm.