Unusual spike of 49 video downloads in one day — should I be concerned?

Hello everyone,

I'm an Adobe Stock contributor, and I would appreciate some advice from experienced contributors and Adobe Community Experts.

On October 15, 2026, my portfolio received 49 downloads in a single day, whereas my normal sales are approximately 2–3 downloads per day.

Almost all of these downloads were video files, and 43 of them generated exactly $9.04 in royalties per file.

The downloaded videos cover several subjects and were originally uploaded between 2019 and 2025. Many of them appear in a sequence corresponding to their upload dates.

I have never participated in artificial download activity, sales manipulation, or any arrangements intended to increase my earnings.

I understand that bulk purchases can be legitimate. However, I've seen reports from contributors whose accounts were suspended following unusual download activity, even when they claimed to have no involvement in suspicious transactions.

I have already contacted Adobe Stock Contributor Support and received confirmation that my case was successfully submitted.

I would particularly appreciate clarification on the following questions:

1. Have other contributors experienced similar spikes in video downloads, especially with identical royalty amounts?

2. Can legitimate bulk purchases trigger an automatic account suspension?

3. If suspicious purchases are made by an unrelated third party, how can an innocent contributor protect their account?

4. Is there anything else I should do while waiting for Contributor Support to review my case?

My main concern is protecting my contributor account and ensuring that I am not held responsible for transactions beyond my control.

Thank you in advance for any advice or experiences you can share.