Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/SPI/Guide to filing cases

If you believe there is good evidence from Wikipedia edits that an individual is using multiple accounts or IPs to violate our policy on sock-puppetry, sockpuppet investigations (SPI) is the right place to file an investigation. Editors with experience in dealing with sock-puppetry will determine from the evidence what actions should be taken.

When filing cases, you may optionally request for CheckUser. A request for CheckUser may be helpful when abuse is likely but the visible public evidence alone is insufficient to show the underlying situation clearly. Checkuser has strict usage and privacy policies. The CheckUser tool will be used only if a CheckUser believes there is evidence of likely sock abuse and also good reason why Checkuser is needed to resolve the matter. Requests for CheckUser attention without both of these will be declined.