Pretty Money

Description

This document provides an in-depth look at residential proxies, focusing on their use, history, and operational methods. It explains how major residential proxy providers often use ‘free’ VPN services and botnets to source IP addresses, sometimes without users’ knowledge. The document highlights the benefits of having access to a large pool of IPs for activities like online purchases and scraping, while also discussing the importance of choosing the right proxy provider based on pool size, cleanliness, and specific needs. It also touches on the differences between residential and mobile proxies, noting that mobile proxies are often more trusted by websites due to their dynamic IP nature. Additionally, it offers practical advice on bypassing proxy blocks on financial websites and emphasizes the importance of using HTTPS proxies for security.