SOS: Suspicious downloads are threatening my contributor account

Forum|Forum|6 months ago
August 24, 2025
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Hello,

Last night I noticed that more than 120 files were downloaded in a short time. I know that my account is in danger since that moment. I read many posts about Suspicious/illegal/fraud downloads and saw many contributor accounts was blocked after that.

Of course, I don't have single a clue about who made the download. This is the first time my account was bombed with suspiciuos downloads.

If you have experienced the case like this, I am going to send a message to Adobe Stock through Contact Us. Please recommend me what to write!

RALPH_L

Community Expert

It is suspicious but, I would not wake a sleeping lion unless it happens more times. The trigger for "suspicious activity" seems to be automatic when you request a pay out. I do not think it is based on a one-time event. But, maybe I am wrong.

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Van36074897flacAuthor

Participant

Thanks for sharing. The downloads came after a day I request the latest payout. Will it trigger "suspicious activity" and "account deactivation"?

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

If a burglar was breaking into your home or business, would you call the police?

Of course, you would! You'd be foolish not to.

Will they cordon off your building while they investigate a possible crime scene?

Yes, it's for your protection.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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