Niantic has begun sending a new acknowledgment screen to Pokémon GO violators and cheaters. The official statement from the developer is as follows: Hey Trainers, if you have previously received a warning or suspension notice, you may see a new acknowledgment screen when logging into Pokémon GO. This is a one-time acknowledgment for previous violations … Continue reading Niantic now sending new acknowledgment screen to Pokémon GO violators and cheaters
Pokémon GO now scans user directories to prevent root programs on Android
Niantic is still implementing anti-cheating measures for Pokémon GO. The immensely-popular mobile game is now capable of scanning user directories on your Android device and trigger its tamper/root protection, even if you have never modified your smartphone before. It looks for directories that match names of root programs. For example, the game will not boot … Continue reading Pokémon GO now scans user directories to prevent root programs on Android
How to appeal your punishment of being permanently banned from your Pokémon GO account for cheating
If you receive the first and second strikes and continue to cheat in Pokémon GO, Niantic will permanently ban your account. If you believe your account was terminated in error, you may appeal the termination. Niantic says it will respond to your appeal after a complete investigation of your account. Due to the high level … Continue reading How to appeal your punishment of being permanently banned from your Pokémon GO account for cheating
Niantic details its Pokémon GO three-strike discipline policy: Warning, Suspension and Permanent Termination
Niantic has detailed its three-strike discipline policy for Pokémon GO, which could ultimately result in your account being permanently terminated. Official details from the development team at Niantic is as follows: At Niantic, we strive to create a friendly and fair gameplay experience for all players. As part of that commitment, we enforce a three-strike … Continue reading Niantic details its Pokémon GO three-strike discipline policy: Warning, Suspension and Permanent Termination
71-year-old man and his adult son beat up Pokémon GO player who accused them of cheating
A 71-year-old man and his adult son beat up another Pokémon GO player who accused them of cheating and threw a plastic bottle in their car. St. Louis County prosecutors filed charges Tuesday against Robert Matteuzzi and his son Angelo Matteuzzi, 31. Each faces one count of assault in the third degree. While playing Pokémon … Continue reading 71-year-old man and his adult son beat up Pokémon GO player who accused them of cheating
Pokémon GO developer Niantic now punishing cheaters with red diagonal lines across illegally-obtained Pokémon
Pokémon GO developer Niantic is continuing to take measures against spoofers and cheaters who use unauthorized apps and methods to gain an advantage over normal users. One of the developer's latest approaches is punishing them by placing red diagonal lines across illegally-obtained Pokémon, which can no longer be used in the game. You can check … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic now punishing cheaters with red diagonal lines across illegally-obtained Pokémon
Pokémon GO anti-cheat workaround discovered, but Niantic quickly takes it down
Niantic recently implemented a new anti-cheating measure into Pokémon GO. The developer said that “Pokémon caught using third-party services that circumvent gameplay” would appear with a slash in a player’s Pokédex, as well as act differently than normal Pokémon. They won’t be able to collect candy when transferred, for example, but evolving them would get … Continue reading Pokémon GO anti-cheat workaround discovered, but Niantic quickly takes it down
Pokémon GO cheaters get punished with marks on their Pokémon from Niantic
Pokémon GO developer Niantic recently alerted players to a new feature that punishes those who use cheating methods. According to Niantic, Pokémon caught using third-party services that circumvent normal gameplay will appear marked with a slash in the inventory and may not behave as expected. To see what this looks like in action, check out … Continue reading Pokémon GO cheaters get punished with marks on their Pokémon from Niantic
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