Wrongfully Banned

loveroo·4/10/2017, 9:25:45 PM·30 votes·8,297 views

My name is Stephanie, and I am a support main who has been playing League since about season 1. IGN: loveroo I am involved in Facebook groups about League, and we often have in-house games together. This weekend, I was playing in one of these in-houses. During the last game I played, my client was acting really buggy. My ping was fine, but my friend suggested trying to lower the graphics of the game to see if it helped. No matter what I did, nothing seemed to fix the client. It was very laggy, and sound was stuttering. I had no programs open besides League. Not even a voice comm. I never have problems playing. I decided to restart my pc. Once I tried to log back onto League, I was met with a perma-ban for scripting. Mind you, I barely can use Skype. I am probably the most technology impaired gamer you will ever meet. I play champions like Nami, Janna, and Zyra. I am in Gold 4, and pride myself on being one of the least toxic people I know of in the community. I emailed Riot, assuring them that this was a mistake. The email I got back was a very generic response saying:

Hey there,

I'm ****** and I'm part of the Riot Support team. Our system has accurate evidence that your account was in violation of our Terms of Use due to the usage of scripts, hacks, exploits or unauthorized third-party programs in the game. After I double checked your account, it doesn't look like this was a mistake.

For security purposes on our investigative methods, I will not be sharing more detailed evidence or specific details. We will not be lifting the ban on this account under any circumstances.

I then messaged him back. Told him that this is clearly a mistake, and automated. That I have never done anything, let alone have the know-how to perform any violations as such. This was my next reply:

Hello,

In situations like this, we only take action against accounts when we are absolutely sure of our evidence. We also personally review every case like this to make sure that we haven't made any sort of error and I personally looked into this situation.

I understand that this isn't the answer you're looking for but given the evidence we have, we can't justify lifting the suspension on this account.

I absolutely, 100%, have NEVER EVER violated any terms of service. When I am running League, the only thing I ever have up is Facebook. Sometimes. I don't usually use voice comms. I dont know code or html. I dont evne fully understand what scripting is. I know it has to do with cheating/skill shots/dodging. I do not understand how there can be any evidence against me when I have never had an affiliation with this type of thing.

Please help.

73 Comments

Deep Terror Nami4/10/2017, 9:31:09 PM15 votes

Do you know or believe someone else has had access to your League account, whether you authorized it or not?

Do you play on a shared computer at any point?

Did you get your client files transferred from someone else rather than downloading it from the website?

Do you have any cheat programs used for other games, or have any program that modified League in any way at any point (including resolution adjustments)?

Has your email account registered to this account been compromised before?

Do you use the same or similar login information for League as you do elsewhere?

Just a few reasons that could explain an account compromised which resulted in flagging a hack/mod/exploit you were unaware of.

AeroWaffle4/10/2017, 9:30:11 PM13 votes

Right now, the best you can do is keep bugging support. It's not unheard of for Riot to get a scripting ban wave wrong.

But the community itself has no information to judge your statements one way or another. Only you and Riot have information on this. And Riot is not going to release which program they thought you were using as that would sabotage their own efforts to keep scripters out of the game.

Zelorxon4/10/2017, 9:59:04 PM4 votes

For a program that slides its tentacles in your pc searching for stuff i'd say they have a pretty shitty recognition system, oh well, it's riot after all.

Primaquarius4/11/2017, 8:13:41 PM2 votes

Keep trying, they always use automated responses for every ban they hand out until they eventually get around to actually logging in and checking their system to find the errors.

Nextazo4/12/2017, 2:49:13 AM2 votes

I also got banned for the same reasons as you, I've also found 3 other people who have had this happen to their accounts

kadett174/11/2017, 11:30:22 AM2 votes

The Riot support does not care about their players. They never did. When their system banned you they let you banned. There were even a famous youtuber who just had to create new account because of theses flase accusations. I guess there is nothing you can do about it. Just create a new account. Best of luck

loveroo4/21/2017, 10:36:58 PM2 votes

I received an email from Riot apologizing for incorrectly banning my account and for any inconvenience it has caused. It can happen, guys!

SpikeyMikey5/26/2018, 5:25:30 AM2 votes

you are not the only one to be wrongfully banned. I've been accused of botting. I don't even have a clue how to use a bot. I have never violated the terms of service....and yet they say they won't reverse the ban. What the Hell???? How are we meant to fight false accusations? I don't know what to do. Can anyone help?????

ModEvangele8/12/2019, 2:38:56 AM1 votes

Nami Locking a necro.

o Eon O4/11/2017, 1:28:36 PM1 votes

You are probably screwed, just make a new account and move on. Nothing else you can do, take it from someone who's dealt with riot support many times.

loveroo4/11/2017, 5:49:31 PM1 votes

They didn't even acknowledge the fact that I have evidence of my harassment/emails being hacked. He said:

Google+ Calendar Web more Primary [Riot Games Player Support] loveroo22 L League of Legends Player Support to me 3 days agoDetails ##- Please type your reply above this line -## Thanks for contacting our Player Support Team! We received your request (#29800843) .

Looks like a response will take a little longer than normal due to a high volume of requests, sit tight and one of our specialists will answer you as soon as they can. Try not to bump your ticket unless you have additional information that we could use to help you since bumping your ticket repeatedly will increase your wait time.

If you want to review your request or add additional comments, click the link below:

http://support.riotgames.com/hc/requests/29800843

loveroo loveroo Apr 8, 19:13 PDT

The email says i have used third party programs or modifications? I really have no idea how that could even have been a thing? I've been playing league for years, and know next to nothing about computers/modifications. I also pride myself on never being a toxic player. This was completely random, and got the pop up of the ban while i was playing custom games with a group of friends. Please help. In fact, there is an account that was harassing me that I believe to be somebody stalking me in real life. They kept asking to buy me RP and give me money, and I ignore them. They have had my facebook account deleted, and I believe they may be behind the banning of my league account. If i had access to my friends list/messages, I could tell you the username. This person has been harassing me for ten years.

This email is a service from Riot Games Player Support. Sent by Riot Games. [NZQER5-PX8W] L League of Legends Player Support Hey loveroo, Just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated your request (#29800843). Just reply to this e-mail or click the link below to add any a...

This absolutely was a mistake. I've been playing this game for years, and have never done anything to violate terms of service. I don't even have t... L League of Legends Player Support to me 23 hours agoDetails ##- Please type your reply above this line -## Hey loveroo,

Just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated your request (#29800843). Just reply to this e-mail or click the link below to add any additional comments.

http://support.riotgames.com/hc/requests/29800843

Best of luck on the Fields of Justice!

Econetics Econetics (Riot Games Player Support) Apr 10, 11:27 PDT

Hello,

In situations like this, we only take action against accounts when we are absolutely sure of our evidence. We also personally review every case like this to make sure that we haven't made any sort of error and I personally looked into this situation.

I understand that this isn't the answer you're looking for but given the evidence we have, we can't justify lifting the suspension on this account.

Econetics Player Support Shuriman Acolyte Shurima?

loveroo loveroo Apr 10, 11:06 PDT

I was playing some custom games with friends in a League Facebook group, and my game started acting funny. I tried turning down my graphics as suggested by another player, and I had no other programs open. Not even my internet browser. I decided to restart my pc and see if that fixed the issue. When I got back, my account was locked and I had the email about scripting. This was absolutely, 100% a mistake.

loveroo loveroo Apr 10, 09:15 PDT

This absolutely was a mistake. I've been playing this game for years, and have never done anything to violate terms of service. I don't even have the know how to run programs or script. I can barely use my new smart tv. You mention there is proof, but refuse to share it. I'm convinced this is an automated response. When discussing with friends what the third party stuff even means, I was told it is cheating. Scripting. Using fake skins. Doing things to alter the client. I have NEVER done anything at all line this. The ban came randomly. And upping research, I found riot has been giving out false bands for this sane thing. And these false bans are also followed up with the same radome email you gave me. I am a 27 year old support main who is just trying to play the game. Riot had absolutely made a mistake, and I implore you to actually take a look at my account. You'll find nothing. 9 times out of ten I don't even use voice comms. While in game. Please, reevaluate and take a look. I've never done anything.

Econetics Econetics (Riot Games Player Support) Apr 9, 16:40 PDT

Hey there,

I'm Econetics and I'm part of the Riot Support team. Our system has accurate evidence that your account was in violation of our Terms of Use due to the usage of scripts, hacks, exploits or unauthorized third-party programs in the game. After I double checked your account, it doesn't look like this was a mistake.

For security purposes on our investigative methods, I will not be sharing more detailed evidence or specific details. We will not be lifting the ban on this account under any circumstances.

Econetics Player Support Shuriman Acolyte Shurima?

loveroo loveroo Apr 8, 19:13 PDT

The email says i have used third party programs or modifications? I really have no idea how that could even have been a thing? I've been playing league for years, and know next to nothing about computers/modifications. I also pride myself on never being a toxic player. This was completely random, and got the pop up of the ban while i was playing custom games with a group of friends. Please help. In fact, there is an account that was harassing me that I believe to be somebody stalking me in real life. They kept asking to buy me RP and give me money, and I ignore them. They have had my facebook account deleted, and I believe they may be behind the banning of my league account. If i had access to my friends list/messages, I could tell you the username. This person has been harassing me for ten years.

This email is a service from Riot Games Player Support. Sent by Riot Games.

I refuse to give up on this. I am innocent, and have done nothing wrong. Would you expect an innocent man on death row to give up? As mentioned pre...

On the boards, somebody had the idea that it might be from the guy who has been harassing me. The one I mentioned in the first email. He has hacked... L League of Legends Player Support to me 10 minutes agoDetails ##- Please type your reply above this line -## Hey loveroo,

Just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated your request (#29800843). Just reply to this e-mail or click the link below to add any additional comments.

http://support.riotgames.com/hc/requests/29800843

Best of luck on the Fields of Justice!

Econetics Econetics (Riot Games Player Support) Apr 11, 10:36 PDT

Hello,

We don't want any player to be unfairly banned and it is exactly for that reason that we are very thorough when we do have to permanently suspend any account. After personally reviewing and investigating all aspects of your account, I am very confident in the results of our investigation.

We will not be lifting or modifying your ban under any circumstances. Unless you have any other questions I'll be closing this out.

Econetics Player Support Shuriman Acolyte Shurima?

Again, I am a socially awkward, technology impaired gamer girl who had never used a cheat/mod in her life. I don't even know how to pirate a freaking movie. This is absolutely absurd.

STARS ishyishy4/11/2017, 10:14:08 PM1 votes

You cannot be wrongfully banned for scripting. It's 100% accurate below pro level. Sorry, but you are busted.

Ziobard158/14/2018, 10:28:59 PM1 votes

i believe i have been wrongfully banned i know some of my comments are a little harsh but i dont believe they are toxic plz help. P.S. trynd was way more toxic i reported him and the league system didnt do anything

Game 1 In-Game Ziobard15: wtf is going on Ziobard15: i give up on this gam Ziobard15: another game thrown Ziobard15: yes it is ill bet u a skin that we lose Ziobard15: nope u give me a skin Ziobard15: but if we win ill give u a skin Ziobard15: his ult came up at the last second Ziobard15: thats such bull Ziobard15: i hate swain he is sooo broken Ziobard15: busted asss champ Ziobard15: yes Ziobard15: i give up Ziobard15: that champ u just cant beat him Ziobard15: love this team Ziobard15: u guys are great Ziobard15: im not gonna try to make any plays for now on Ziobard15: u guys can engadge fight Ziobard15: cause when i do no one follows up Ziobard15: i was ping annie to help for ages and she never went in Ziobard15: so im done have fun Ziobard15: thats what she did to me soo y wouldnt i do it too her Ziobard15: huh ' Ziobard15: it was a 1v2 Ziobard15: thats y i dont do shit Ziobard15: for u guys Ziobard15: i hooked him and e'd him Ziobard15: all u have to do is ult w q done Ziobard15: noope im not doing anything for anyone Ziobard15: annie is a dick thats y Ziobard15: welp tell annie that Ziobard15: nope Ziobard15: not trolling not helping with hooks is not trolling XD Ziobard15: dont rely on someone XD Ziobard15: yup im trolling Ziobard15: annie refuses to go in when i hook soo i said im done helping Ziobard15: soo now there reporteing Ziobard15: not a smurf def suppose to be in s4 Ziobard15: XD Ziobard15: u cant rely on me then say im trolling Ziobard15: calling me a troll was not a mistake Ziobard15: sir Ziobard15: thats on them Ziobard15: they even said to report me Ziobard15: thats not mistake Ziobard15: thats on them Ziobard15: i do Ziobard15: not if u guys dont deserve it Ziobard15: ran to trynd so he could help and he just kept auto attacking turret Ziobard15: typical league playser Ziobard15: players Ziobard15: wow reported Ziobard15: do u guys see what trynd is saying to me Ziobard15: now u guys arent gonna do anything about it right Ziobard15: its my fault right Ziobard15: as a team Ziobard15: wow ok see Ziobard15: he salts on me now if i troll then u guys blame me either way he goes away with nothing Ziobard15: ggwp Post-Game Ziobard15: irelia was the only one not toxic to me all game Ziobard15: i thank u for that Ziobard15: i lost u the game XD

Telephone Booth4/6/2019, 4:38:47 AM1 votes

Shiiiiit!!!! God dammit. Like the third necro I've posted on in the past week ugh. JoOo is gonna be so disappointed in me.

FlyingDogBeer8/11/2019, 8:31:55 PM1 votes

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