Identity fraud and proxy interviews
Verify that the person completing an assessment is the candidate your recruiter intends to submit, not an impersonator or stand-in.
Ropes 2026 Fraud Report
Candidate fraud isn’t 6%. It’s 39%.
Findings from live Ropes assessments across 62 countries and 1,000+ reqs, Jan 1–May 20, 2026. The fraud rate we observed is roughly 6× what the industry self-reports.
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Aggregated, de-identified telemetry. No individual is identifiable.ropes · 2026 Fraud Report
Candidate Fraud Report2026
Current estimates say candidate fraud is around 6%.
Our data says it’s closer to 39%.
Candidate fraud detection
Catch fraud before it reaches your client.
Ropes combines candidate fraud signals with proof of real skills, giving staffing teams the context to review a candidate with confidence before submission.
Masked locations and risky access
Surface VPNs, proxies, hosting providers, and location inconsistencies before they become a client-side problem.
Remote desktops and invisible overlays
Detect signals associated with remote control, hidden tools, and other setups that undermine an authentic assessment.
AI-assisted cheating and skills inflation
Pair fraud signals with role-specific skills verification, so a polished resume or generated answer is not mistaken for real capability.
Start at the top of the funnel with Scout's applicant fraud signals and verify candidates during the process with Ropes Assessments.
Candidate fraud detection FAQs
What is candidate fraud detection?
Candidate fraud detection helps staffing teams identify signals that a candidate may not be who they claim to be, may be masking their location, or may be receiving unauthorized help during an assessment or interview.
What types of candidate fraud can Ropes detect?
Ropes helps surface identity fraud, proxy interview behavior, masked locations, remote desktops, invisible overlays, AI-assisted cheating, and skills inflation.
When does Ropes detect candidate fraud?
Ropes gives staffing teams signals throughout the candidate experience: at intake through Scout, during role-specific assessments, and before a candidate is submitted to a client.
Does Ropes automatically reject candidates?
No. Ropes provides evidence and fraud signals for recruiters to review alongside skills proof and the rest of the candidate record.
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