Anti-Fraud Policy

Protecting Research Quality Through Advanced Fraud Prevention, Respondent Verification, and Continuous Monitoring

At CortalyCash, maintaining the integrity of market research is a core responsibility. We implement multiple layers of fraud prevention technologies and operational procedures designed to detect, prevent, and remove fraudulent activity while protecting research partners and legitimate respondents.

Our Commitment

We are committed to delivering genuine, high-quality respondents by continuously monitoring participant behavior and applying preventive controls throughout the respondent lifecycle.

Fraud Prevention Measures
Device Fingerprinting

Each device is analyzed to help identify duplicate or suspicious activity.

Duplicate Account Detection

We actively monitor and prevent multiple accounts operated by the same individual.

Email Verification

Respondents are required to verify their email address before accessing platform features.

Identity Verification

Additional identity verification may be requested for selected users or when suspicious activity is detected.

VPN & Proxy Detection

Connections originating from VPNs, proxies, or anonymizing services may be restricted or rejected.

IP Intelligence

IP reputation and network information are analyzed to identify unusual or high-risk activity.

Behavioral Monitoring

We continuously monitor participant behavior to identify abnormal patterns that may indicate fraudulent activity.

Manual Reviews

High-risk accounts may undergo manual investigation before participating in research or receiving rewards.

Activities That May Result in Account Action

Examples include:

Creating multiple accounts
Using false identity information
VPN or proxy abuse
Automated scripts or bots
Manipulating survey responses
Attempting to bypass platform restrictions
Reward abuse
Suspicious referral activity
Account sharing
Misrepresenting demographic information
Enforcement Actions

When fraudulent activity is identified, CortalyCash may:

Suspend accounts
Permanently terminate accounts
Cancel rewards
Reverse transactions
Block devices
Block IP addresses
Report abuse to research partners when appropriate
Continuous Monitoring

Fraud prevention is an ongoing process. Our monitoring systems continuously review:

Registration Activity Login Activity Survey Participation Reward Redemption Referral Activity Device Changes Geographic Changes
Research Partner Protection

CortalyCash works closely with market research partners to maintain sample quality. When appropriate, fraud-related information may be used to: protect research integrity, prevent duplicate participation, improve respondent quality, and support quality investigations.

Fair Treatment

We recognize that automated systems are not perfect. Accounts flagged for suspicious activity may be manually reviewed before permanent action is taken.

Reporting Fraud

If you believe an account has been compromised or you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact:

Related Policies
Respondent Quality Policy Recruitment Methodology Data Protection Policy Privacy Policy ESOMAR Compliance
Statement

CortalyCash maintains a multi-layer fraud prevention framework designed to protect research quality, ensure respondent authenticity, and support trusted partnerships with the global market research industry.