Each finding lists the exact lines involved. These are mechanical checks of public files, not fraud verdicts.
warning
DIRECT lines pointing to intermediaries
2−15 pts
The line says DIRECT, but the ad system lists that account as an INTERMEDIARY. Buyers doing supply path optimization may treat this as misrepresentation.
How to fixUse DIRECT only for accounts your company controls; change the rest to RESELLER.
Evidence (2)
line 5 rubiconproject.com, 19318, DIRECT, 0bfd66d529a55807
→ seller_type=INTERMEDIARY seller_name=Google
line 6 pubmatic.com, 166802, DIRECT, 5d62403b186f2ace
→ seller_type=INTERMEDIARY seller_name=Roblox (via EB)
warning
Seller IDs not listed in the ad system's sellers.json
1−14 pts
The ad system's current sellers.json doesn't list these accounts, so buyers that validate the chain can't match them. Usually leftovers from closed accounts or old partners.
How to fixAsk each partner whether the account is still active and request their current lines; remove lines for closed accounts.
Evidence (1)
line 3 google.com, pub-1067768462113947, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
→ sellers_json=https://realtimebidding.google.com/sellers.json
info
No OWNERDOMAIN declared
1−2 pts
app-ads.txt 1.1 recommends OWNERDOMAIN so buyers can match DIRECT accounts to the owner.
How to fixAdd OWNERDOMAIN=<your company domain> to the file.
info
DIRECT accounts marked confidential
1
Buyers can't see who owns these accounts.
How to fixAsk the ad system to publish your seller entry with name and domain.
Evidence (1)
line 2 google.com, pub-3263320582416791, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
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