IPASKThe five residential proxy lies
Most bad pools are not fake — they are mislabeled. These are the five claims to test before paying.
- “100% residential” with a screenshot onlyA screenshot proves nothing. Ask for addresses from the actual subnet you will get and check them yourself.
- “Static” that rotates quietlyAsk the same IP tomorrow. If it changes country or ASN, it was never static.
- Mixed pools sold as cleanA pool can be half datacenter. Group the sample by ASN: one hosting ASN dominating is the tell.
- Country labels that are wrongA “German” pool often exits from one datacenter country. Compare the vendor label with the registry country.
- No evidence policyIf they cannot give a sample, a report or a refund rule in writing, the risk is yours alone.
Tips
- Ask for the ASN mix in writing; “mixed Europe” is not a country mix.
- Pay with a traceable method and keep the chat.
- A pool with almost zero bad addresses is not a good pool — it is a suspicious one.
FAQ
How do I spot a fake residential pool quickly?
Sample 20 addresses, group by ASN and check hosting/blacklist. It takes five minutes.
Is a cheap pool always bad?
No, but the price should not be the only reason. Cheap pools usually share addresses.
What can I do if I already paid?
Save the sample and the report, ask for a refund in writing, and stop using the pool before more accounts get flagged.
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