Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations

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Administrator instructions

If you suspect sock puppetry by an administrator, or if you need to submit off-wiki evidence for some other reason, you must email the CheckUser team or the Arbitration Committee to open an investigation. Private information, emails, logs, and other sensitive evidence must not be posted on Wikipedia.
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What is a sockpuppet?

This page is for requesting that we investigate whether two or more Wikipedia accounts are being abusively operated by the same person.

Before opening an investigation, you need good reason to suspect sock puppetry.

  1. Evidence is required. When you open the investigation, you must immediately provide evidence that the suspected sock puppets are connected. The evidence will need to include diffs of edits that suggest the accounts are connected. (This requirement is waived if the edits in question are deleted; in this case just provide the names of the articles that both have been editing.)
  2. You must provide this evidence in a clear way. Vaguely worded submissions will not be investigated. You need to actually show why your suspicion that the accounts are connected is reasonable.

Investigations are conducted by an administrator, who will compare the accounts' behaviour and determine whether they are probably connected; this is a behavioural evidence investigation. Upon request, investigations can also be conducted by a CheckUser, who can look at the physical location of the accounts (and other technical data) in order to determine how likely it is they are connected; this is a technical evidence investigation.

Due to Wikipedia's CheckUser policy, CheckUsers will only conduct a technical investigation if clear, behavioural evidence of sock puppetry is also submitted; if you ask for technical evidence to be looked at but do not provide behavioural evidence, the investigation will not be allowed to proceed. Additionally, CheckUsers will not publicly connect an account with an IP address per the privacy policy except in extremely rare circumstances.

Cases currently listed at SPI

Investigation Status Date filed Last user to edit case timestamp Last clerk/checkuser to edit case timestamp
پارسا آملی Endorsed 2014-11-27 02:29 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 04:04 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 04:04 UTC
Padmalakshmisx Endorsed 2014-12-05 15:02 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 03:20 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 03:20 UTC
Link Smurf Endorsed 2014-12-06 02:39 UTC Rschen7754 2014-12-06 02:45 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 02:40 UTC
Fonte de regaz Endorsed 2014-12-06 06:16 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 06:33 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 06:33 UTC
Hellomynameiswhatsherface Endorsed 2014-12-06 19:22 UTC Bbb23 2014-12-06 19:32 UTC Bbb23 2014-12-06 19:32 UTC
Malbin210 Relisted 2014-11-22 21:13 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-06 18:09 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-06 18:09 UTC
Wiki-senetor CU requested 2014-11-29 22:31 UTC Bladesmulti 2014-12-06 09:33 UTC Steven Zhang 2014-11-30 04:24 UTC
Vivekkhanna123456 CU requested 2014-12-06 11:31 UTC Bladesmulti 2014-12-06 11:31 UTC
TORR CU requested 2014-12-06 12:16 UTC Widefox 2014-12-06 12:17 UTC
RationalObserver CU requested 2014-12-06 18:09 UTC Rationalobserver 2014-12-06 19:29 UTC
WKS Śląsk Wrocław CU completed 2014-09-10 19:12 UTC EdJohnston 2014-12-05 05:17 UTC Richwales 2014-11-30 05:03 UTC
UnbiasedVictory CU completed 2014-11-14 10:55 UTC Kirothereaper 2014-12-06 21:23 UTC Bbb23 2014-12-06 20:45 UTC
Monsterboyroc CU completed 2014-11-24 05:40 UTC Cyphoidbomb 2014-11-24 20:25 UTC Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry 2014-11-24 13:28 UTC
Avappia2005v CU completed 2014-11-24 18:27 UTC Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry 2014-11-28 10:50 UTC Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry 2014-11-28 10:50 UTC
Gmisa3 CU completed 2014-11-27 15:10 UTC Ponyo 2014-11-28 16:15 UTC Ponyo 2014-11-28 16:15 UTC
MrTownCar CU completed 2014-11-29 17:28 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-04 23:07 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-04 23:07 UTC
Mrdhimas CU completed 2014-12-02 15:24 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-05 19:33 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-05 19:33 UTC
Pearljambandaid CU completed 2014-12-03 15:02 UTC Duffbeerforme 2014-12-06 04:03 UTC DeltaQuad 2014-12-05 04:46 UTC
Mahmoud Fayed CU completed 2014-12-04 03:09 UTC Lesser Cartographies 2014-12-06 15:30 UTC DeltaQuad 2014-12-05 04:51 UTC
Jklein212 CU completed 2014-12-04 05:03 UTC Duffbeerforme 2014-12-06 02:50 UTC DeltaQuad 2014-12-05 04:53 UTC
Deonis 2012 Open 2014-11-15 00:26 UTC Callanecc 2014-11-22 09:19 UTC Callanecc 2014-11-22 09:19 UTC
Supreme mexican Open 2014-11-26 00:06 UTC RolandR 2014-11-26 00:06 UTC
Itaylo8629 Open 2014-11-26 13:13 UTC Hell in a Bucket 2014-11-26 13:13 UTC
Radoezikova Open 2014-11-27 01:38 UTC Whpq 2014-11-27 01:38 UTC
Donyi Taga Open 2014-11-27 03:02 UTC Hhhippo 2014-12-01 07:55 UTC
Bozo33 Open 2014-11-27 04:50 UTC Salvidrim! 2014-11-27 05:10 UTC Salvidrim! 2014-11-27 05:10 UTC
Jeromesandilanico Open 2014-11-27 15:11 UTC PhilippineRevolution 2014-11-28 13:35 UTC
SexyRoad40 Open 2014-11-27 19:11 UTC Crow 2014-12-05 21:54 UTC
Jeffrey Vernon Merkey Open 2014-11-27 19:31 UTC Ivanvector 2014-11-27 19:31 UTC
Grvndr Open 2014-11-28 01:10 UTC Sitush 2014-11-28 02:21 UTC
Biniam.yibaleh.biniam Open 2014-11-28 02:55 UTC Drm310 2014-11-28 02:56 UTC
Karate Gear Open 2014-11-28 04:30 UTC Loriendrew 2014-11-28 04:30 UTC
Mohamad Aliff Shafiq Azizan Open 2014-11-28 20:40 UTC Andrewgprout 2014-11-29 05:39 UTC
Tahoemnts Open 2014-11-29 12:38 UTC AVRS 2014-11-29 12:38 UTC
Communiondresses Open 2014-11-29 18:06 UTC John of Reading 2014-11-29 18:06 UTC
Ben0kto Open 2014-11-30 00:22 UTC Ian.thomson 2014-11-30 00:22 UTC
Faizan Open 2014-11-30 08:16 UTC Saadkhan12345 2014-12-01 12:19 UTC
Sherlock4000 Open 2014-11-30 17:50 UTC Sherlock4000 2014-12-05 02:20 UTC
Peleio Aquiles Open 2014-11-30 20:12 UTC Peleio Aquiles 2014-11-30 20:20 UTC
Jordan-Hooper-AOAPJM Open 2014-11-30 21:31 UTC Zumoarirodoka 2014-11-30 21:44 UTC
Yalexandrov Open 2014-12-01 09:37 UTC TomStar81 2014-12-01 09:37 UTC
Avenger2015 Open 2014-12-01 23:07 UTC Cyphoidbomb 2014-12-01 23:07 UTC
Marty The Alien Open 2014-12-02 03:05 UTC Loriendrew 2014-12-02 03:05 UTC
HTMLoveit Open 2014-12-02 20:09 UTC NHCLS 2014-12-03 19:24 UTC
Nanobear Open 2014-12-03 00:22 UTC My very best wishes 2014-12-03 00:22 UTC
198.189.184.243 Open 2014-12-03 01:03 UTC Manul 2014-12-04 13:00 UTC
NovaSkola Open 2014-12-04 00:07 UTC Interfase 2014-12-05 22:14 UTC
180.211.69.211 Open 2014-12-04 06:36 UTC Summichum 2014-12-04 06:36 UTC
Penny Seven Open 2014-12-04 07:51 UTC Ladislav Mecir 2014-12-04 07:51 UTC
81.193.38.238 Open 2014-12-04 13:12 UTC SLBedit 2014-12-04 13:12 UTC
Jooner29 Open 2014-12-05 03:19 UTC Andy Dingley 2014-12-06 18:51 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 22:56 UTC
Grundle2600 Open 2014-12-05 05:30 UTC Prolog 2014-12-05 14:09 UTC
Profmelbourne Open 2014-12-05 18:46 UTC GamerPro64 2014-12-05 18:46 UTC
Dragonron Open 2014-12-05 22:58 UTC Ryulong 2014-12-06 21:05 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 23:01 UTC
187.109.228.42 Open 2014-12-06 00:00 UTC Harout72 2014-12-06 00:00 UTC
Platonics Open 2014-12-06 01:07 UTC Edward321 2014-12-06 01:09 UTC
대우건설 Open 2014-12-06 06:20 UTC -revi 2014-12-06 06:20 UTC
Daniel Tescione Open 2014-12-06 08:30 UTC Bgwhite 2014-12-06 08:30 UTC
Statistician noureldin shabaan Open 2014-12-06 13:29 UTC Loriendrew 2014-12-06 13:29 UTC
WCVB98swell Open 2014-12-06 19:13 UTC TheGGoose 2014-12-06 19:27 UTC
Sorchabartra Open 2014-12-06 20:19 UTC Orduin 2014-12-06 20:19 UTC
ElNiñoMonstruo More info req. 2014-11-19 15:20 UTC DeltaQuad 2014-12-05 05:02 UTC DeltaQuad 2014-12-05 05:02 UTC
Rukn950 More info req. 2014-12-06 20:01 UTC JamesBWatson 2014-12-06 20:03 UTC
TAG speakers Declined 2014-11-30 14:48 UTC Mike V 2014-11-30 23:05 UTC Mike V 2014-11-30 23:05 UTC
Sue Rangell Declined 2014-11-30 20:28 UTC EChastain 2014-12-05 03:46 UTC
Bluedogtn Declined 2014-12-06 06:28 UTC 3family6 2014-12-06 16:45 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 07:09 UTC
Amyxcell Declined (CU) 2014-11-02 10:54 UTC Widefox 2014-11-15 23:31 UTC DeltaQuad 2014-11-13 23:55 UTC
Frayten Declined (CU) 2014-11-24 07:17 UTC Underbar dk 2014-12-04 01:49 UTC Ponyo 2014-11-26 01:11 UTC
Isabellabean Declined (CU) 2014-12-03 23:51 UTC DeltaQuad 2014-12-05 03:37 UTC DeltaQuad 2014-12-05 03:37 UTC
Nuklear Closed 2014-11-08 02:14 UTC Doc James 2014-11-25 04:39 UTC Mike V 2014-11-24 19:14 UTC
Babanwalia Closed 2014-11-12 09:36 UTC Mike V 2014-12-02 00:54 UTC Mike V 2014-12-02 00:54 UTC
StubbornFred Closed 2014-11-16 03:08 UTC Bbb23 2014-11-29 20:19 UTC Bbb23 2014-11-29 20:19 UTC
ToQ100gou Closed 2014-11-16 09:04 UTC King of Hearts 2014-12-01 01:36 UTC King of Hearts 2014-12-01 01:36 UTC
Smith and Ken Dubai Closed 2014-11-16 19:52 UTC MusikAnimal 2014-12-05 03:58 UTC
Marknutley Closed 2014-11-17 00:30 UTC Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry 2014-12-03 15:23 UTC Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry 2014-12-03 15:23 UTC
Maelbros Closed 2014-11-17 19:27 UTC MusikAnimal 2014-12-05 04:04 UTC
Vijayprashanth5 Closed 2014-11-18 13:59 UTC MusikAnimal 2014-12-05 04:14 UTC
Slaymaster23 Closed 2014-11-19 18:50 UTC MusikAnimal 2014-12-05 04:27 UTC
Noggyjoggy Closed 2014-11-19 19:47 UTC JamesBWatson 2014-12-02 21:23 UTC
Josephgmb Closed 2014-11-20 16:35 UTC MusikAnimal 2014-12-05 04:32 UTC
KaliBlaubaum Closed 2014-11-20 22:55 UTC MusikAnimal 2014-12-05 04:54 UTC
Mohammed al-Bukhari Closed 2014-11-21 11:56 UTC Bbb23 2014-12-06 18:21 UTC Bbb23 2014-12-06 18:21 UTC
The one online Closed 2014-11-22 15:57 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 02:15 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 02:15 UTC
Vanessaliam Closed 2014-11-22 16:06 UTC Bbb23 2014-11-25 22:42 UTC Bbb23 2014-11-25 22:42 UTC
Ahtasham.dogar3 Closed 2014-11-23 16:58 UTC Bbb23 2014-11-30 05:38 UTC Bbb23 2014-11-30 05:38 UTC
Mkaloga2 Closed 2014-11-24 18:16 UTC Ponyo 2014-11-27 23:09 UTC Ponyo 2014-11-27 23:09 UTC
Fluffyfingers666 Closed 2014-11-27 01:47 UTC Bbb23 2014-11-28 00:13 UTC Bbb23 2014-11-28 00:13 UTC
Hits hits Closed 2014-11-27 02:53 UTC Mike V 2014-11-27 02:58 UTC Mike V 2014-11-27 02:58 UTC
Chinese-proti Closed 2014-11-27 15:14 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 01:51 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 01:51 UTC
Jslack01 Closed 2014-11-27 17:19 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 05:06 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 05:06 UTC
Fucking of the People! Closed 2014-11-28 00:28 UTC JamesBWatson 2014-12-02 21:36 UTC
Betfairmole Closed 2014-11-28 06:41 UTC King of Hearts 2014-12-02 03:42 UTC King of Hearts 2014-12-02 03:42 UTC
Niceaustralianguy Closed 2014-11-28 20:10 UTC King of Hearts 2014-12-01 01:31 UTC King of Hearts 2014-12-01 01:31 UTC
Lightbreather Closed 2014-11-29 03:07 UTC Rich Farmbrough 2014-12-01 00:03 UTC Mike V 2014-11-30 08:43 UTC
Bambolinaz Closed 2014-11-29 07:26 UTC Cirt 2014-11-30 23:15 UTC Mike V 2014-11-30 23:13 UTC
Glen Rendol Closed 2014-11-29 09:31 UTC Mike V 2014-11-30 18:26 UTC Mike V 2014-11-30 18:26 UTC
Jajadelera Closed 2014-11-29 12:21 UTC Areaseven 2014-12-03 07:42 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-02 22:44 UTC
Trixtar, The MC Closed 2014-11-29 13:35 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-02 21:31 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-02 21:31 UTC
Cebr1979 Closed 2014-11-29 15:52 UTC Mike V 2014-12-02 02:30 UTC Mike V 2014-12-02 02:30 UTC
Monster boy1 Closed 2014-11-29 18:28 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 01:49 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 01:49 UTC
Cygnus Flare Closed 2014-11-29 19:04 UTC Mike V 2014-12-02 21:28 UTC Mike V 2014-12-02 21:28 UTC
WikiPageviewer Closed 2014-11-30 01:42 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 01:23 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 01:23 UTC
GreatTruth123 Closed 2014-11-30 09:53 UTC Mike V 2014-12-02 21:47 UTC Mike V 2014-12-02 21:47 UTC
Mya1234 Closed 2014-11-30 11:39 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 02:55 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 02:55 UTC
Jaellestilesx Closed 2014-11-30 18:32 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 03:59 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 03:59 UTC
Alexyflemming Closed 2014-12-01 01:07 UTC JamesBWatson 2014-12-02 21:01 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-02 20:12 UTC
Tristan.andrade.136 Closed 2014-12-01 04:37 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-03 20:11 UTC Ponyo 2014-12-03 20:11 UTC
Unkrown Closed 2014-12-01 16:15 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 22:01 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 22:01 UTC
ToonBoyDan Closed 2014-12-01 17:37 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 06:05 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 06:05 UTC
Theshitman Closed 2014-12-01 18:18 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 05:50 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 05:50 UTC
Jaymd 123 Closed 2014-12-02 20:37 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 04:20 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 04:20 UTC
Vicky4567 Closed 2014-12-02 21:58 UTC JamesBWatson 2014-12-04 14:33 UTC Courcelles 2014-12-02 22:14 UTC
Troydevinny545 Closed 2014-12-03 00:55 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 22:20 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 22:20 UTC
DPeterson Closed 2014-12-03 01:33 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 04:42 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 04:42 UTC
SantiLakIsADouchebag Closed 2014-12-03 02:49 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 02:08 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 02:08 UTC
AniceMathew Closed 2014-12-03 04:10 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 04:23 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 04:23 UTC
Allen2 Closed 2014-12-03 04:45 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 01:17 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 01:17 UTC
AndersoChambers Closed 2014-12-03 07:58 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 03:00 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 03:00 UTC
Nathanbobby Closed 2014-12-04 00:56 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 01:01 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 01:01 UTC
Joseffar Closed 2014-12-04 02:34 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 03:31 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 03:31 UTC
Mondolkiri1 Closed 2014-12-04 05:06 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 18:36 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 18:36 UTC
Iglooaustralia Closed 2014-12-04 05:38 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 07:32 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 07:32 UTC
Rexxxxzxz Closed 2014-12-04 21:03 UTC Muboshgu 2014-12-04 21:30 UTC Mike V 2014-12-04 21:29 UTC
ProudIrishAspie Closed 2014-12-04 23:18 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 00:55 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 00:55 UTC
Ziggyroscoe Closed 2014-12-05 13:55 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 18:05 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 18:05 UTC
MianAbdulHaseeb Closed 2014-12-05 13:57 UTC FreeRangeFrog 2014-12-06 20:36 UTC Mike V 2014-12-05 17:12 UTC
MariaJaydHicky Closed 2014-12-06 00:42 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 00:45 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 00:45 UTC
Luis Luyando Closed 2014-12-06 00:50 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 00:58 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 00:58 UTC
Phines0001 Closed 2014-12-06 02:14 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 03:13 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 03:13 UTC
WindyPegg Closed 2014-12-06 10:37 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 15:06 UTC Mike V 2014-12-06 15:06 UTC
Bobrumba Closed 2014-12-06 19:46 UTC Bbb23 2014-12-06 19:52 UTC Bbb23 2014-12-06 19:52 UTC

Quick CheckUser requests

Use this section to request checkuser information relating to a situation that does not involve sock puppetry. You could use this section to request, for example:
  • Underlying IPs of an account, where the autoblock has expired or been ineffective.
  • Collateral damage checks for the informed hardblocking of IPs or ranges.
  • IP block exemption checks before granting IPBE (or to verify it is being used constructively).

For threats of harm (to self or others) you must e-mail emergency@wikimedia.org (see the threats of harm page) and not use this page. Requests to investigate and confirm sockpuppetry should be listed in the sockpuppet section above, and not here (such requests will be summarily removed).

To make a request here, copy the following template and paste it to the end of this section (quick link to edit) – replacing "header" with an informative title, and adding underneath the template any relevant information – then sign using "~~~~", preview, and click "save".

==== HEADER ====
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Archived cases

A record of old SPI cases in 2009 and early 2010, separated by month, had been created and maintained by a bot. This archival system was deprecated in February 2010.

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