Fraud Policy | Bounty_OS Docs
How Bounty_OS detects and handles fraudulent view manipulation, fake accounts, and engagement fraud with permanent bans and balance forfeiture.
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Fraud Policy
Bounty_OS has a zero-tolerance policy for fraud. We actively monitor for fraudulent activity and take immediate action when violations are detected.
Types of Fraud
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| View manipulation | Artificially inflating view counts | Buying views from bot farms or click services |
| Fake accounts | Using fabricated social media accounts | Submitting content from purchased or stolen accounts |
| Multi-accounting | Creating multiple Bounty_OS accounts | Signing up multiple times to earn duplicate payouts |
| Content recycling | Reusing content across campaigns without disclosure | Submitting the same video to multiple brands |
| Engagement fraud | Fake likes, comments, or shares | Using engagement pods or buying interactions |
Detection Methods
- Automated analysis of view patterns, engagement signals, and account behavior.
- Third-party verification of social account authenticity.
- Human review of flagged content.
Consequences
When fraud is confirmed, the following actions are taken immediately:
- Account ban: The creator's Bounty_OS account is permanently deactivated.
- Balance forfeiture: All pending and available earnings are forfeited.
- Clawback: Any payouts already transferred may be clawed back via Stripe.
- Post rejection: All posts from the banned creator are marked as rejected.
- Platform account ban: The linked social media accounts are banned from future use on the platform.
Permanent Ban
Fraud bans are permanent and cannot be appealed. Banned social media accounts cannot be linked to any new Bounty_OS account.
Reporting Fraud
If you suspect fraudulent activity — whether from another creator or targeting your brand's campaign — contact us immediately:
- Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
- Include the campaign name, creator username, and a description of the suspected fraud.
- All reports are investigated within 48 hours.
41 objectsUpdated 2026-02-10