IMO if you are suspicious about anything (and God knows I get a little paranoid now and then), send the sponsor an email explaining the problem you are having. Usually there is a perfectly rational explaination.
If they don't respond, or you feel you are being taken for a ride, just don't send them any traffic again.
Don't get angry, get the next sponsor in place of them and get some software that checks for redirects.
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