Google arbitrage using Tiktok ads/ TikTok Cloaking / Tiktok Human-as-a-Proxy Project Overview I am investigating a sophisticated advertising fraud pattern that appears to be draining my advertising budget on Google Ads. Initial evidence suggests that real users arriving from ads on TikTok may be unknowingly manipulated through the TikTok in‑app browser to perform unintended Google searches, which ultimately trigger clicks on my paid Google Ads campaigns. In some cases, this traffic also results in form submissions on my landing pages, which makes the activity appear legitimate. The suspected mechanism resembles a “Human‑as‑a‑Proxy” traffic manipulation funnel, where real users unknowingly execute actions that benefit a third‑party arbitrage or fraud system. The observed traffic flow appears to follow this pattern: TikTok Ad ↓ Intermediate Page ↓ Prefilled / Triggered Google Search ↓ User clicks Google Ad ↓ Landing Page Visit ↓ Form Submission Objective of the Project The goal of this project is to build a controlled sandbox environment capable of replicating and analyzing this entire traffic chain. The sandbox should allow us to: • observe the technical behavior of the traffic flow • analyze redirects, headers, and tracking parameters • understand how the manipulation mechanism works • collect forensic‑quality logs and data • design effective technical defenses This project is strictly defensive security research. I will be running my own paid TikTok advertising campaigns and my own Google Ads campaigns during testing, so all observed traffic will be legitimate and under my control. Core Objective Build a fully automated sandbox environment (hosted on a VPS) that replicates and logs the following flow: TikTok Ad ↓ Sandbox Landing Page ↓ Redirect / Navigation ↓ Google Search ↓ Google Ads Click ↓ Target Website ↓ Form Submission The environment must allow controlled experiments and precise monitoring of each step. Technical Requirements The sandbox must include: 1️⃣ Test Landing Page (Sandbox Entry Point) A landing page designed to receive traffic from TikTok ads and record detailed information. Required logging: • IP address • User‑Agent • Referrer • Timestamp • Query parameters (gclid, utm_*) • Full HTTP headers • Indicators of TikTok in‑app browser traffic The system should also detect characteristics of WebView environments. 2️⃣ Redirect / Navigation Monitoring The sandbox should allow testing and logging of: • redirect chains • search navigation behavior • referrer propagation • timing between actions All redirect events should be logged with: • timestamp • request headers • referrer changes 3️⃣ Target Site Interaction Logging When users reach the final site, the system must log: • session identifier • IP • user‑agent • referrer • gclid and tracking parameters • timestamps Additionally track: • page visits • form submissions • form data submitted • time between page load and submission This will allow correlation of the entire funnel. 4️⃣ Automation & Experiment Engine The sandbox should support repeatable experiments to analyze traffic behavior. Examples: • simulate navigation steps • test redirect mechanisms • observe referrer behavior • monitor parameter propagation The system should allow controlled testing without generating artificial ad traffic. 5️⃣ Traffic Analysis Dashboard A simple internal dashboard to visualize: • TikTok traffic sessions • Google Ads click sessions • suspicious referrer patterns • geographic distribution (via IP) • sessions that resulted in form submissions Basic filtering and correlation between events is required. Infrastructure Preferred environment: • VPS‑based deployment • Linux server • Nginx or Apache • Python / Node.js / PHP backend (developer’s choice) Logs should ideally be stored in: • structured database (PostgreSQL / MySQL) or • structured log system (JSON logs) Expected Outcome The final system should allow us to: • replicate the full traffic funnel in a controlled environment • capture precise forensic data • analyze redirect chains and browser behavior • identify potential traffic manipulation techniques • design and implement technical defenses Payment Terms Payment will be 100% escrowed and released once: • the sandbox environment is fully functional • all logging features work correctly • the dashboard displays the collected data • basic documentation is provided Application Instructions Please start your application with the phrase: “I am a Web‑Automation & TikTok‑Ads Expert.” Applications missing this phrase will be archived automatically. In your proposal, please include: 1️⃣ Relevant experience with • web automation • traffic analysis • browser behavior analysis • ad fraud research 2️⃣ A short technical plan (5‑10 sentences) describing how you would build the sandbox. 3️⃣ Estimated timeline and budget. Proposals that include a brief technical plan will be prioritized. Additional documentation is available on request, including: • Technical brief • Detailed specifications • Reference material related to the suspected traffic pattern Please request and review these materials before submitting your proposal.