Anti-ban advice

**Update: 3/132014 - Since I started using the steps outlined here I've redeemed 20 times (8 accounts) with zero bans or delays**

While the BingR is the most human of any of the bots (realistic logging in, realistic searching) you can still get banned because of several things. I'll try to address what I know of those things here so, no matter what Bing bot you're using you'll have the best chance to get your awards. I'll try to keep this post updated.

How I think they pass out bans

• Bing can easily know your IP.
• This means they'll know if you're coming in from behind the same router. They know your outside 'routable' IP, not an internal one. To see what your IP is google 'what is my IP' and google will show you. If you want to get a new IP to either run a new batch of 5 accounts OR to redeem (see below) your options are to either turn off your internet MODEM (not router although they may be the same device) and wait to see if you get a new IP (DSL=good chance, Cable=bad chance) or logon to another wifi network.
• Bing can do a simple check for any accounts that are named similarly. If you have similarly named accounts accessing Bing from the same address you're on the short list to get banned. Also if your accounts have dissimilar names BUT all your passwords are similar/the same that's the same type of simple search to bust you. 
• Bing bans happen when you redeem, NOT when you search (usually).
• Bing doesn't mind you searching on their network. This just increases their 'we're as good as Google' stuff. The more searches the better. However, paying out gift cards is another matter.
• Do NOT use Microsoft Outlook (hotmail, live, outlook) emails. These get "blocked' (not banned) like crazy sauce. 
• If you're already using one you can keep using it but start making backups (see below) as time and situation permits. 
• DO be sure to record all the info you use for your account info. Street name, phone number, etc. 
• Be prepared - slowly create new accounts and leave them dormant. Do this from a fresh IP, then just let the account lie. Bing seems to ban new accounts more frequently than established accounts. 
• When creating new accounts:
• Verify the account (from the blue Microsoft login.live page. It's a white link at the top). If you don't do this, your chances of getting a block go WAY up. It'll only take a second - do it!
• Fill in all the Account Info! Address, phone, etc. Do it when you crate the account b/c it's a PITA to do it when you want to redeem. 
• Even though you CAN use more than 5 accounts in my bot I'm not recommending that you do that right now. If you do have more than 5 you should have some way to switch IP addresses between each set of 5 (private VPN, proxies, etc.).

If you're going to redeem a card, here is what you want to do.

• DO NOT search with the account for at least 24 hours Bing Time (that's Pacific time, US).
• This means if you live in Iowa and you stop searching at 7 pm and wait till 7pm the next day you've NOT gone a full Bing day. Start your 24hr timer at 9pm Pacific time.
• Redeem from a 'fresh' IP
• Do the redemption from an IP you've not searched Bing from. This may be difficult - you may need to go to a coffee shop or something. 
• Hell, if you're at a fresh IP you might as well create a new account and let it sit dormant so you can use it when one of your accounts gets banned. 

If you do get banned:

• You better know all the info you gave for the account. Every stitch. If you don't know this info, do not contact them. The account is a total loss
• If you know the info, you have to make a choice. If you call them and they believe you, you get the $5. If you call them and it doesn't work expect increased scrutiny on the IP (and the other accounts) you've been searching from. 
• Personally I don't contact them, if they don't send the card I just toss it and roll in another one.