Fraudsters use proxies, Tor nodes, and IPQualityScore proxy detection test connections to hide their identity and spoof their location online. They can cause all sorts of problems for your site including duplicate user accounts, credit card fraud & chargebacks, fraudulent transactions, click fraud, geo location bypassing, scraping sensitive content, and more. IPQS free Proxy Detection test identifies users behind proxy IP addresses or VPN connections and prevents them from accessing critical pages on your site like registration or payment pages, customer support, comments sections, and more. This helps reduce fraud, abuse, and other types of high risk behavior.

Using honeypots & traps, forensic analysis, range scanning, blacklisting, machine learning, and client feedback, IPQS has the best overall reputation scoring online and can identify abusive and malicious users much faster than other services. By identifying abusive and suspicious activity upfront, you can save time reviewing post-analysis reports or receiving notifications after fraud has been committed.

 

How to Use the IPQualityScore Proxy Detection Test for Maximum Accuracy

Easily configure which data points to score for the most accurate results tailored to your users and your business. The API supports the use of mobile=true to automatically score as a mobile device and the strictness request parameter to select which level of checks to perform (starting with 0 is recommended). This option allows for lighter penalty checks for IP addresses of residential proxies, hosting providers, or signatures that align with private VPN servers. Additionally, the API can detect TOR exit nodes and analyze VPN provider reputation to ensure enterprise grade accuracy worldwide.