As a result players caught cheating will be receiving permanent bans on the game. “Our goal is to provide a fair, fun and legitimate game experience for everyone,” states Niantic on its website. “We will continue to work with all of you to improve the quality of the gameplay, including ongoing optimization and fine tuning of our anti-cheat system.” Niantic also states that if you feel unjustly accused of cheating, you can make your case here.
