Anatomy of Antifraud

Uncover any website’s defenses with the Detect.Expert extension.

Show what you found: make a video or write a post or article about your discovery.

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Anatomy of Antifraud
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Prizes

Five places and a category award

Vektor T13 chooses the grand prize winner. Detect Expert users vote to decide 2nd–⁠5th place.

2nd place Community vote

Antidetect Personal Edition

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A personal setup with presets for Google, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, eBay, PayPal and other services.

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3rd place Community vote

6 months of Antidetect

An Antidetect System Premium Edition subscription: updates, presets and technical support.

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5th place Community vote

FraudLab course

Vektor T13’s course, “How Anti-Fraud Systems Work”: how antifraud systems make decisions and why they block accounts.

About the course

Beyond the prizes

What you gain by taking part

  • Antifraud analysis skills

    Learn to read reports and understand how websites check their users.

  • New followers

    Share your findings and attract an audience interested in antifraud.

  • Feedback from Vektor T13

    Send your work directly to Vektor T13 for expert feedback.

  • A spot on the contest page

    We’ll feature the best entries here with a link to the author.

Taking part

Two things you need to enter

1

Detect.Expert extension
for Chrome or Firefox

Free to use. Shows which APIs a website calls, identifies antifraud services and saves reports as PDF and JSON.

2

A Detect Expert account

Registration is free. Include your account email when you submit your entry.

Sign up

Five steps to submit your entry

  1. 1

    Choose a website

    Pick any niche: a marketplace, exchange, social network or delivery service. Sign-up, login and payment pages run the most checks. Antidetect, proxy and SMS service websites are not eligible.

  2. 2

    Record a user journey

    Install the free Detect.Expert extension and open your chosen website. Enable Pro mode in the extension to record your journey and generate a report. Follow a typical user’s path: home page, sign-up or login, shopping cart. Recording runs for up to 10 minutes. Then save the report as PDF or JSON.

  3. 3

    Analyze the report

    Find what matters: which antifraud services were identified, which fingerprinting techniques the site uses, which local ports it contacts and which third-party domains it loads. Check your conclusions: the report lists confidence levels and limitations for each technique.

  4. 4

    Create and publish your review

    A video, post or article in any language. An in-depth analysis supported by posts linking to it works best. Include the extension link and #AnatomyOfAntifraud in the description. Advertising third-party products is not allowed.

  5. 5

    Submit your entry

    Copy the template and add your Detect Expert account email, the website and links to every publication. Send it to the Telegram support bot by December 30, 23:59 Dubai time. Submit a separate application for each entry.

An example analysis by Vektor T13

How does eBay track its users?

Vektor T13 examines eBay’s antifraud system. Watch the video before recording your own review to see what to show and how to explain your findings.

Watch the analysis

Formats

Video, post or article

Choose the format that suits you and write in any language. The platforms below are examples: any public international social network or blog will do.

  • 3–⁠15 minutes

    Video review

    A screen recording of the report with your commentary. Analyze one website or compare several.

    • YouTube
    • Twitch
    • Kick
    • Rumble
    • Vimeo
  • 30–⁠90 seconds

    Short video

    One striking discovery: an antifraud service, port connections or an unexpected domain.

    • TikTok
    • Instagram Reels
    • YouTube Shorts
    • Facebook Reels
  • Text and screenshots

    Post

    Report screenshots and brief conclusions. Use a thread on X or Threads, or a carousel on Instagram.

    • Telegram
    • X
    • Threads
    • Bluesky
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Reddit
  • In-depth text

    Blog article

    An analysis with screenshots, conclusions and a PDF report from the extension.

    • Medium
    • Substack
    • Dev.to
    • Hashnode
    • HackerNoon
    • LinkedIn
    • Personal blog

Recommended approach

An in-depth analysis with supporting posts

Short posts are welcome too. But in-depth analyses resonate much better with audiences and usually get more likes. Make a video or write a detailed analysis, then share posts on social media linking to it.

MAIN CONTENT

Video or in-depth article

YouTube, Medium, Substack, personal blog

PROMOTION

Posts linking to your analysis

X, Facebook, Telegram, LinkedIn, Threads

Result

More views and likes

We assess your entry across all publications combined

You can do this

A review in an hour, an evening or a weekend

No studio or editing required. All you need is the extension, a screen recording and one interesting finding.

  • ≈ 1 hour

    Post or short video

    One finding on one website: which antifraud service runs on a page or what the site does at login. Works well as a teaser for an in-depth analysis.

    FOR EXAMPLE

    “Which services check you when you log in to booking.com”

  • 1 evening

    Video review

    Record a user journey, analyze the report and draw conclusions using the outline below. 3–⁠5 minutes is enough.

    FOR EXAMPLE

    “What eBay checks in your browser in 33 seconds”

  • A weekend

    Research

    Compare several websites in one niche: which runs more checks, and how.

    FOR EXAMPLE

    “How five crypto exchanges check new users”

Script

An outline for a 5-minute review

Based on a real ebay.com report. Use your own website and findings. See how Vektor T13 approached this analysis

  1. 0:00

    A compelling opening

    “eBay checked my browser in 44 ways in 33 seconds. Here’s how.”

  2. 0:20

    The tool

    Detect.Expert for Chrome: a free extension that runs its analysis in your browser.

  3. 0:40

    Recording the journey

    I enable Pro mode, open the home page, log in and add an item to the cart.

  4. 1:30

    Antifraud services

    The extension identified LexisNexis ThreatMetrix. Explain what this service is and where it’s used.

  5. 2:30

    The key finding

    16 connections to local ports, including RDP, VNC, TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Discuss why a store might run these checks.

  6. 3:40

    The domain map

    online-metrix.net, forter.com, perfdrive.com: who else is involved in the checks.

  7. 4:20

    Conclusion and a question

    What all this means for users. Finish by asking viewers which website to analyze next.

User journey analysis report

ebay.com

  • 4 Pages
  • 7 Third-party domains
  • 61 Resource groups
  • 249 Observed requests
  • 44 Detected techniques
  • 1 Identified services

Tips

  • Show the report on screen: findings are more convincing when people can see them.
  • Stick to the facts. An API call alone does not prove tracking; the report lists confidence levels and limitations for each technique.
  • Hide personal data: logins, email addresses and card numbers.
  • Ask viewers which website to analyze next. It encourages comments and gives you a topic for your next entry.

Ideas

Websites to review

Choose websites from different niches: each has its own defenses, so your reviews won’t repeat one another.

Marketplaces
  • amazon.com
  • ebay.com
  • aliexpress.com
  • temu.com
  • shein.com
  • etsy.com
  • walmart.com
  • mercadolibre.com
  • alibaba.com
  • jd.com
Online stores
  • bestbuy.com
  • target.com
  • homedepot.com
  • macys.com
  • wayfair.com
  • zalando.com
  • asos.com
  • farfetch.com
  • net-a-porter.com
  • iherb.com
  • coolblue.nl
Payments and transfers
  • paypal.com
  • stripe.com
  • wise.com
  • revolut.com
  • klarna.com
  • skrill.com
  • neteller.com
  • payoneer.com
  • westernunion.com
  • remitly.com
  • cash.app
  • mercadopago.com
Banks
  • bankofamerica.com
  • wellsfargo.com
  • capitalone.com
  • americanexpress.com
  • discover.com
  • barclays.co.uk
  • bbva.es
  • itau.com.br
  • lendingclub.com
Crypto exchanges
  • binance.com
  • coinbase.com
  • kraken.com
  • okx.com
  • bybit.com
  • crypto.com
  • kucoin.com
  • bitget.com
  • gemini.com
  • bitstamp.net
  • gatehub.net
Travel and ride-hailing
  • booking.com
  • airbnb.com
  • vrbo.com
  • expedia.com
  • agoda.com
  • trip.com
  • skyscanner.net
  • kayak.com
  • hotels.com
  • tripadvisor.com
  • uber.com
  • bolt.eu
Social media
  • facebook.com
  • instagram.com
  • tiktok.com
  • x.com
  • reddit.com
  • linkedin.com
  • pinterest.com
  • snapchat.com
  • discord.com
  • twitch.tv
Google and Big Tech
  • google.com
  • youtube.com
  • gmail.com
  • microsoft.com
  • bing.com
  • outlook.com
  • apple.com
  • icloud.com
  • yahoo.com
  • baidu.com
AI services
  • chatgpt.com
  • claude.ai
  • gemini.google.com
  • perplexity.ai
  • grok.com
  • copilot.microsoft.com
  • deepseek.com
  • mistral.ai
  • huggingface.co
  • midjourney.com
Streaming
  • netflix.com
  • spotify.com
  • disneyplus.com
  • primevideo.com
  • hbomax.com
  • soundcloud.com
  • vimeo.com
Delivery
  • ubereats.com
  • doordash.com
  • deliveroo.co.uk
  • glovoapp.com
  • instacart.com
  • wolt.com
Gaming
  • steampowered.com
  • epicgames.com
  • playstation.com
  • xbox.com
  • roblox.com
  • ea.com
  • battle.net
  • riotgames.com
  • sandbox.game
Betting
  • bet365.com
  • betway.com
  • betano.com
  • paddypower.com
  • fanduel.com
  • betfair.com
  • skybet.com
  • sportsbet.com.au
  • betsafe.com
  • pokerstars.com
Dating
  • tinder.com
  • bumble.com
  • badoo.com
  • hinge.co
  • grindr.com
  • match.com
Jobs and freelancing
  • linkedin.com
  • indeed.com
  • upwork.com
  • fiverr.com
  • glassdoor.com
  • freelancer.com
Cars and classifieds
  • autoscout24.com
  • mobile.de
  • cars.com
  • craigslist.org
  • rvtrader.com
Cloud and hosting
  • cloudflare.com
  • aws.amazon.com
  • azure.microsoft.com
  • cloud.google.com
  • godaddy.com
  • namecheap.com
  • github.com
  • gitlab.com
Business services
  • shopify.com
  • woocommerce.com
  • wix.com
  • squarespace.com
  • quickbooks.intuit.com
  • freshbooks.com
  • gusto.com
Advertising
  • ads.google.com
  • business.facebook.com
  • ads.tiktok.com
  • ads.microsoft.com
  • ads.x.com
Tickets and events
  • ticketmaster.com
  • eventbrite.com
  • stubhub.com
  • viagogo.com
  • seatgeek.com

Not sure where to start?

We’ll pick a website from the list for you.


Sample posts about the eBay analysis

A post works best as a teaser for an in-depth analysis: add a link to your video or article and to the extension. Adapt the text to your own voice and attach a report screenshot.

Post for X

In 33 seconds, eBay checked my browser in 44 ways and contacted local ports 16 times: RDP, VNC, TeamViewer, AnyDesk.

Full analysis of the findings: [link to your analysis]

Check any website with the free Detect.Expert extension: chromewebstore.google.com/detail/…

#AnatomyOfAntifraud #DetectExpert

Post for Facebook

What does an online store learn about you while you browse?

33 seconds on eBay: home page, login, cart. The free Detect.Expert extension for Chrome found:

• 44 fingerprinting techniques: Canvas, WebGL, audio, fonts;
• 16 attempts to connect to local ports, including RDP, VNC, TeamViewer and AnyDesk;
• 7 third-party domains, including forter.com and online-metrix.net;
• the LexisNexis ThreatMetrix risk assessment service.

An API call alone does not prove tracking, so the report includes a confidence level for each technique.

A detailed look at every tracking tool found and how to protect yourself: [link to your analysis]
Video analysis: [link to your video]

Check any website yourself: chromewebstore.google.com/detail/…

Which website should I analyze next? Let me know in the comments.
#AnatomyOfAntifraud #DetectExpert

Judging

How we choose the winners

Views, likes and comments are combined across all platforms and recorded when we review entries on December 31.

  • 1ST PLACE

    Chosen by Vektor T13

    He considers creativity and research quality, as well as the audience response: views, likes and comments.

  • 2ND–⁠5TH PLACE

    Voting on Detect Expert

    Active accounts that have used any Detect Expert services can vote. This helps prevent vote manipulation.

  • CATEGORY AWARD

    Most Unexpected Finding

    Viewers choose the most unusual documented finding. The prize is $250 in Detect Expert credit.

Dr. Dmytro Momot

Dr. Dmytro Momot

CEO & Founder Detect Expert

Chooses the grand prize winner and the best entries for this page. For feedback on your work, message him on Telegram.

@detect_support_bot
Vektor T13

Great work, but no audience?

Sometimes the algorithms miss a great review, and you may not have many followers yet. Send us your work: we’ll help good content reach an audience.

We don’t consider

  • Hidden or deleted publications
  • Entries advertising third-party products or services
  • Other people’s content
  • Reviews of antidetect, proxy or SMS services
  • Entries with artificially inflated views, likes or comments

Rules

Contest rules

  1. 1

    To enter, install the Detect.Expert extension for Chrome and create a Detect Expert account. Teams are welcome.

  2. 2

    Your entry must be a video, post or article in any language reviewing a website checked with the Detect.Expert extension.

  3. 3

    A positive review of Detect.Expert is not required: critique the tool and point out possible false positives.

  4. 4

    For ethical reasons, reviews of Detect Expert competitors are not eligible: antidetect, proxy and SMS services.

  5. 5

    Each participant may submit up to 10 entries. We recommend choosing different websites from different niches.

  6. 6

    You may publish one entry on any number of platforms. Views, likes and comments are counted across all of them combined.

  7. 7

    Include a link to the Detect.Expert extension in the Chrome Web Store and #AnatomyOfAntifraud in your entry’s text or description.

  8. 8

    Do not advertise third-party products or services in your entry. Standard requests to like, follow or comment are allowed.

  1. 9

    Entries close on December 30, 2026 at 23:59 Dubai time (UTC+4).

  2. 10

    Send your entry links and Detect Expert account email to the Telegram support bot. For feedback, you can also send a copy to Vektor T13: @itsoknoproblembro.

  3. 11

    Vektor T13 chooses 1st place. Places 2–⁠5 are decided by a vote on Detect Expert among active accounts that have used any of its services. This helps prevent vote manipulation.

  4. 12

    Viewers choose the Most Unexpected Finding award for the most unusual discovery. The prize is $250 in Detect Expert credit. Vektor T13 will award special prizes to authors of outstanding entries outside the top five.

  5. 13

    Views are recorded when we review entries on December 31. Hidden or deleted publications, manipulated engagement and other people’s content are not considered.

  6. 14

    Each author receives one prize, for their highest placing entry. Results will be announced on December 31, 2026. Prizes will be awarded January 1–⁠10, 2027.

  7. 15

    Authors retain the rights to their content. By submitting an entry, you allow Detect Expert to feature it on the contest page and its channels, with a link to you as the author.

Submission

How to submit your entry

  1. 1

    Publish your entry

    Publish your entry and make sure it’s publicly accessible.

  2. 2

    Copy the template

    Copy the entry template and fill it in. Send a separate message for each entry.

  3. 3

    Send it to the bot

    Send it to the support bot. For feedback, send a copy to Vektor T13.

Entry template

“Anatomy of Antifraud” contest
Detect Expert account email:
Co-authors (if any):
Website reviewed:
Publication links:
1.
2.
3.

Text for your publication’s description

Website checked with the Detect.Expert extension for Chrome:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/obbkkjmpgaajcggbhajpdeeadkkchbeo?utm_source=contest #AnatomyOfAntifraud #DetectExpert

Participants’ chat

Discuss entries in the chat

Share your work, discuss other entries and exchange ideas and findings. You can also ask questions about the contest there.

Join the chat

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. The extension is free, and so is registration on Detect Expert.

Yes. Detect Expert users vote to decide 2nd–⁠5th place, while Vektor T13 chooses the grand prize winner himself. We’ll help outstanding entries without an audience reach more people, and Vektor T13 will award special prizes to authors of strong entries outside the top five.

Yes. AI can help with the script, writing, translation, voice-over and editing. What matters is that your findings and conclusions are based on your real report from the extension.

Yes. One team member submits the entry and lists co-authors in the template. The prize goes to the Detect Expert account specified in the application.

Up to 10 per participant. We recommend choosing different websites from different niches.

We combine the views, likes and comments from all platforms. Include links to every publication of one entry in a single application.

On December 31, when we review entries. We count everything your entry has earned up to that review.

Yes. You can edit and add to your entry at any time before the review. If the link changes, send the new one to the Telegram support bot @detect_support_bot.

No. If an author’s entries qualify for several places, they receive the prize for the highest place. The other places go to other participants.

Results will be announced on this page on December 31. Prizes will be awarded January 1–⁠10, 2027. We’ll contact winners through the Telegram account used to submit their entry.

Authors retain all rights to their content. By submitting an entry, you allow Detect Expert to feature it on the contest page and its channels, with a link to you as the author.

Any language: we accept entries in all languages. Reviews in different languages help reach more viewers.

No. For ethical reasons, reviews of Detect Expert competitors are not eligible.

That’s a finding too. Show which techniques the website uses and how it differs from others in its niche.

We don’t consider those entries. Keep your publications publicly accessible until the review on December 31.

In the Telegram chat @antidetectchat. You can also share your work, discuss other entries and exchange findings there.

Start with your first website today

Install the extension, choose a website and record a user journey. Entries are open through December 30.

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