---
title: "What should I do when I detect a VPN or proxy?"
type: "faq"
url: "https://docs.spur.us/knowledgebase/faqs/what-should-i-do-when-i-detect-a-vpn-or-proxy"
category: "Anonymizing Infrastructure"
product: "general"
publishedAt: "2026-08-07T15:02:00.000Z"
updatedAt: "2026-08-12T19:30:30Z"
---

# What should I do when I detect a VPN or proxy?

Detection alone should not automatically trigger a block. VPNs and proxies are used by both legitimate users and attackers. Most organizations incorporate VPN and proxy signals into broader risk-scoring or adaptive decisioning workflows that consider account history, geography, transaction context, and behavioral indicators.

## Extended answer

Detection alone should not automatically trigger a block. VPNs and proxies are used by both legitimate users and attackers. Most organizations incorporate VPN and proxy signals into broader risk-scoring or adaptive decisioning workflows that consider account history, geography, transaction context, and behavioral indicators.