Policy Violated: Malicious location edits. Date and times not matching

General Discussion
1

Just got email and warning while opening the game stating that

"the content you contributed on 10/24/24, 4:45:04 AM UTC is violating one or more policies. We have taken action against it.

Here is more information:

Content:
Policy Violated: Malicious location edit"

I did not make any edits or contributions on 24th. I have been on Holiday in different country since 21st and havent even opened Pokemon Go or Wayfarer since that!

My wayfarer history shows last edit done over a month ago and it was accepted. I havent used Wayfarer much since I got the agreement medal to platinum.

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2

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Have you been using certain app to edit wayspots?

Those type of emails usually say which wayspots were the ones affected. Maybe you would like to share the whole email.

3

Nope, I just use my OnePlus phone with Chrome browser to do the editing. This is the complete email.

It doesnt state what waypoint, just date and time and during that I have been in foreign country and as seen in the picture, no edits done in last +30 days

" Hello Explorer,

Following a report and an internal investigation performed by our team, we have confirmed that the content you contributed on 10/24/24, 4:45:04 AM UTC is violating one or more policies. We have taken action against it.

Here is more information:

Content:
Policy Violated: Malicious location edit

We recommend you review our Player Guidelines and the Wayfarer Criteria before resuming your contributions to the Niantic Map.

If you think this decision was made in error and would like to submit an appeal, please contact us.

The Wayfarer Team"

4

Yes, the date mentioned in the email seems to be wrong. I’ll be sharing the details through DM.

5

Send multiple messages in PM on chain where this topic was discussed with proof that edits were correct. Waiting for @NianticAaron to reply to them

6

Please create an appeal and the team would review it. Read this article for more information: Wayfarer Abuse Enforcement Ladder Policy — Wayfarer Help Center