Survey Fraud Detection Checklist
Use this checklist to systematically evaluate surveys for potential fraudulent activity and ensure data integrity.
Survey Title
*
Survey Source (Platform or Provider)
*
Date of Survey Review
*
 -
Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Are there duplicate responses detected?
*
No duplicates detected
Some duplicates detected
Many duplicates detected
Are there unusual response patterns (e.g., identical answers, rapid completion)?
*
No unusual patterns
Some unusual patterns
Widespread unusual patterns
Respondent Validation Methods Used
IP address tracking
Email verification
Attention-check questions
Open-ended response review
Other
Fraud Detection Checks
Rows
Check Performed
Result (Pass/Fail)
IP duplication check
1
Pass
Fail
Speeding (fast completion) check
2
Pass
Fail
Straight-lining detection
3
Pass
Fail
Geolocation consistency
4
Pass
Fail
Inconsistent demographic answers
5
Pass
Fail
Rate the overall risk of fraud for this survey
*
1
2
3
4
5
Describe any suspicious findings or anomalies
Has the survey data been flagged for further review?
*
Yes, flagged for review
No, no flag required
Reviewer Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Additional Comments
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