Falsely banned account

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Falsely banned account

R34P3R 5

Microsoft has consistently demonstrated poor business practices. I have been an Xbox user for the past eight to nine years, spending over hundreds of dollars on the account and creating numerous cherished memories with friends. However, I recently received an unexpected and unjustified permanent ban without any explanation. Furthermore, I am unable to contact their support team.

Upon being banned, Microsoft has effectively blocked all avenues for reaching their support team (as illustrated in the image below). Additionally, they have implemented a strike system that penalizes users, yet I have accumulated zero strikes and still received a permanent ban. Consequently, all the money I spent and contributed to Microsoft has been lost, effectively resulting in a form of theft.

Microsoft’s actions are deeply disappointing and contradict the image of a reputable company.

♛☢️☣️MØB xPeLuChE☣️☢️ ♛ 0 Reputation points

2025-08-05T14:32:11.2366667+00:00
@R34P3R

I understand your frustration — permanent bans without detailed explanation can feel unfair and even personal, especially after years of loyalty and purchases. But just so you know, Xbox Support and Xbox Enforcement are two completely separate teams at Microsoft.

Xbox Support (the team you chat or call):

They handle billing, account access, and basic account help.

They can’t reverse enforcement decisions directly, but they can escalate your case internally or flag suspicious issues for review.

Some support reps might also advise you to watch your email (Outlook/Gmail), which can mean your case was referred higher up.

Xbox Enforcement (the hidden team):

They handle all bans and suspensions based on Xbox Community Standards.

They don’t talk to users directly and only respond via the Enforcement site (enforcement.xbox.com).

If the Appeal button is unavailable or says “Appeal denied,” you can still submit feedback through their form. Many people have received silent reviews or unbans through this route.

Important: The “strike system” is mainly for minor violations — not all bans go through strikes. Some violations result in immediate permanent bans if they break critical terms (e.g., impersonation, threats, adult content).

Your best option right now is to:

Submit a detailed but respectful feedback form on the enforcement site.

Contact Xbox Support and ask if they can escalate the enforcement issue, especially if it seems like a mistake.

Watch both your Outlook and Gmail for any communication from Xbox.

I know it feels like you’re talking into a void, but some users have had their bans quietly lifted or reviewed after this process. Stay calm, persistent, and professional — it makes a difference.I understand your frustration — permanent bans without detailed explanation can feel unfair and even personal, especially after years of loyalty and purchases. But just so you know, Xbox Support and Xbox Enforcement are two completely separate teams at Microsoft.

Xbox Support (the team you chat or call):

They handle billing, account access, and basic account help.

They can’t reverse enforcement decisions directly, but they can escalate your case internally or flag suspicious issues for review.

Some support reps might also advise you to watch your email (Outlook/Gmail), which can mean your case was referred higher up.

Xbox Enforcement (the hidden team):

They handle all bans and suspensions based on Xbox Community Standards.

They don’t talk to users directly and only respond via the Enforcement site (enforcement.xbox.com).

If the Appeal button is unavailable or says “Appeal denied,” you can still submit feedback through their form. Many people have received silent reviews or unbans through this route.

Important: The “strike system” is mainly for minor violations — not all bans go through strikes. Some violations result in immediate permanent bans if they break critical terms (e.g., impersonation, threats, adult content).

Your best option right now is to:

Submit a detailed but respectful feedback form on the enforcement site.

Contact Xbox Support and ask if they can escalate the enforcement issue, especially if it seems like a mistake.

Watch both your Outlook and Gmail for any communication from Xbox.

I know it feels like you’re talking into a void, but some users have had their bans quietly lifted or reviewed after this process. Stay calm, persistent, and professional — it makes a difference.
Wasted my money! 0 Reputation points

2025-08-12T18:15:49.55+00:00

The same thing just happened to my son. He's 17, autistic, and selectively mute. He will not actively engage in "the real world" with people, but will talk his head off when he's gaming. He's 17, but since he doesn't fit in with other kids, he turns to gaming and will mimic those he plays with. Unfortunately, he was playing GTA with randoms online one night. He says that the next day, when he tried to log in, he received a message stating that he was permanently banned. He doesn't know what he did to warrant this. All the games I wasted hundreds of dollars on over the past 10 years are gone. He just got the new, upgraded Xbox for Christmas... can't do much with it now. Like the OP, I feel like I've been robbed. I game too, but I can't even do that now since the games are all gone. If you get arrested, at least they tell you WHY!, If they are going to ban someone, they should at least show a clip, post a video, play some audio, something to prove why the ban was necessary and if it was justified. We might as well sell off all our Xboxes now since we can't do anything with them.
Daniel- Shank 0 Reputation points

2025-08-12T18:57:21.2233333+00:00

I am yet to go home and check, but I just got notification from xbox live that they have reviewed my six strikes from one offense and removed them as they were unwarranted. I understand where you are coming from. I am considered "high functioning" autistic, mostly because of how good I am at talking with people. Truthfully, I learned all of those skills through xbox live, and have spoken with thousands and thousands of people so I can imagine how frustrating this is for you. Try submitting an appeal to microsoft for that each of the strikes he was given. I wish I can tell you that I was able to get in contact with a human. But I never was able to. Keep your heads up if my in case got reviewed. I'm sure his will as well if you make an appeal.
Wasted my money! 0 Reputation points

2025-08-12T19:20:42.97+00:00

Did they remove your ban? If so, did you get all your purchases back?

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Wasted my money! 0 Reputation points

2025-08-12T18:15:49.55+00:00

The same thing just happened to my son. He's 17, autistic, and selectively mute. He will not actively engage in "the real world" with people, but will talk his head off when he's gaming. He's 17, but since he doesn't fit in with other kids, he turns to gaming and will mimic those he plays with. Unfortunately, he was playing GTA with randoms online one night. He says that the next day, when he tried to log in, he received a message stating that he was permanently banned. He doesn't know what he did to warrant this. All the games I wasted hundreds of dollars on over the past 10 years are gone. He just got the new, upgraded Xbox for Christmas... can't do much with it now. Like the OP, I feel like I've been robbed. I game too, but I can't even do that now since the games are all gone. If you get arrested, at least they tell you WHY!, If they are going to ban someone, they should at least show a clip, post a video, play some audio, something to prove why the ban was necessary and if it was justified. We might as well sell off all our Xboxes now since we can't do anything with them.
Daniel- Shank 0 Reputation points

2025-08-12T18:57:21.2233333+00:00

I am yet to go home and check, but I just got notification from xbox live that they have reviewed my six strikes from one offense and removed them as they were unwarranted. I understand where you are coming from. I am considered "high functioning" autistic, mostly because of how good I am at talking with people. Truthfully, I learned all of those skills through xbox live, and have spoken with thousands and thousands of people so I can imagine how frustrating this is for you. Try submitting an appeal to microsoft for that each of the strikes he was given. I wish I can tell you that I was able to get in contact with a human. But I never was able to. Keep your heads up if my in case got reviewed. I'm sure his will as well if you make an appeal.
Wasted my money! 0 Reputation points

2025-08-12T19:20:42.97+00:00

Did they remove your ban? If so, did you get all your purchases back?

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Teddie-D 3,290 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @R34P3R

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

I'm truly sorry to hear that your Xbox account has been banned. I understand this must be incredibly frustrating, especially considering the time, financial investment, and meaningful connections you've built through the platform.

Due to privacy and security restrictions, we unfortunately don’t have access to the detailed systems required to investigate or troubleshoot this issue directly.

For further assistance, we recommend reaching out to the Xbox Support team, who are equipped with the tools and authority to review enforcement actions and provide appropriate guidance.

Apologies for redirecting you to the related development team support as the moderators in this community have limited resources to check the backend information, and to get the fast and better assistance we requested for it.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding, and we hope you’re able to find a resolution soon. Wishing you all the best moving forward!

R34P3R 5 Reputation points

2025-08-01T04:32:30.7833333+00:00

I unfortunately tried doing this many times. But the support team refuses to help me, and continues telling me they cannot transfer me over the enforcement team nor can they provide me with any kind of email to get ahold of them… this beyond ridiculous at this point. There are so many Xbox users being permanently banned for things like a profile picture of a pet or themselves….
Teddie-D 3,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-01T06:01:54.4366667+00:00

Hi @R34P3R

Thank you for your update.
We sincerely apologize for what you've just shared. While we truly wish we could provide a solution, this issue falls outside our scope of expertise. That's the reason why we're redirecting you to the appropriate community, where we hope you'll receive the timely and effective support you deserve.

Our support is focused on assisting with specific symptoms encountered while using Microsoft Teams. If you have any concerns related to Teams in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’ll be happy to assist you.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
R34P3R 5 Reputation points

2025-08-01T06:10:50.4933333+00:00

How would I go about getting a support number? Or email for this issue? There has to be a way to talk to them…. Every company has a way.

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Daniel- Shank 0

I have had this same problem. I used the word "mod" in a group post to talk about trading "mod boxes" in Fallout 76 which are just in game items and thats what they are called. They aren't actually mods to the game just weapon modification such as the 4 star polished mod or 3 star explosive. I have had this account for almost 20 years now. I have contacted both xbox, support and the enforcement team and have not been able to get past the AI to speak to a human on either.

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