The company didn't specify what the "clear signs of cheating" are, but it will most likely target accounts using bots to level up at inhuman speeds, those with skewed location data and other hacks that violate its user guidelines. Anyone who believes their account has been unfairly banned can submit an appeal right here.

Trainers, we're working hard to provide a fair, fun and legitimate game experience for all: https://t.co/aaYfjvECq0 — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) August 19, 2016

Niantic recently shut down many third-party Pokémon Go tools like PokéVision, which displayed all of the creatures available for capture in a live map. Closing these services allowed the company to expand into new territories, the company explained.

Niantic isn't alone in the fight against cheaters -- Twitch is also on the hunt for players that violate Pokémon Go's guidelines. Anyone caught cheating in a live stream will receive a strike against his or her Twitch account.