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technology1 month ago

Apple Locks Out Users Over Gift Card Scams and Account Security

Long-time Apple developer Dr. Paris Buttfield-Addison was blocked from his Apple ID after attempting to redeem a potentially compromised $500 gift card, resulting in loss of access to his personal files, software, and digital identity. Despite efforts to resolve the issue, Apple has offered little assistance, raising concerns about account bans, digital ownership, and automated support systems. Buttfield-Addison considers switching to alternative platforms due to the unresolved situation.

via theregister.com|
#account-suspension#apple#customer-support
technology5 months ago

Instagram Account Suspensions and Bans Spark User Outcry

Many Instagram users worldwide are experiencing wrongful account bans due to Meta's AI moderation, leading to emotional distress, loss of personal and business content, and concerns over police involvement. Meta has acknowledged some issues but denies broader problems, often reinstating accounts after user complaints, though frustrations remain over the process and accuracy of automated enforcement.

via BBC|
#account-suspension#ai-moderation#instagram-bans
world-news1 year ago

"Social Media Platform Apologizes for Suspending Yulia Navalnaya's Account"

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, had her X account briefly suspended after posting a video vowing to continue her late husband's campaigning for a "free Russia". X stated that the suspension was due to a system error and has since unsuspended the account. In the video, Navalnaya accused Russian authorities of waiting for traces of the nerve agent Novichok to disappear from her husband's body before releasing it to his family, a claim the Kremlin denied.

via BBC.com|
#account-suspension#alexei-navalny#russia
gamingtech2 years ago

PlayStation Users Left in Limbo as Accounts Permanently Suspended Without Explanation

Numerous PlayStation users have reported that their accounts have been permanently suspended by Sony without any clear reason or explanation. Players claim they have not violated any terms of service or engaged in inappropriate behavior, and some have had their accounts reinstated overnight. Sony has yet to provide an official response or address the issue, leaving affected users frustrated with the lack of customer service. This comes after the PlayStation Store removed over 1,300 seasons of Discovery TV content from users' accounts without offering refunds.

via Gizmodo|
#account-suspension#customer-service#gamingtech
gaming2 years ago

PlayStation Network Users Left in Limbo as Accounts Permanently Suspended

A wave of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users have reported that their PlayStation Network accounts have been permanently suspended without any apparent reason. Users have been unable to appeal the decision and customer service has provided no assistance or explanation. While some speculate it may be a bug, PlayStation has yet to comment on the issue. The suspension is concerning as users would lose access to their purchased games, DLC, and digital credit. IGN has reached out to PlayStation for comment.

via IGN|
#account-suspension#customer-service#gaming
technology2 years ago

Mysterious 'permanent suspensions' plague PlayStation accounts

Numerous PlayStation Network users have reported that their accounts have been permanently suspended without any explanation from Sony. Users have received messages stating that their accounts violated the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and User Agreement. Sony has not publicly acknowledged the issue, and there is no information about it on their support page or social media accounts. The extent of the problem is unclear, as some users have not experienced any issues accessing their accounts.

via The Verge|
#account-suspension#gaming#playstation
social-media2 years ago

Elon Musk Reactivates Kanye West's Twitter Account on X

Twitter, now known as X, has reinstated Kanye West's account after it was suspended in December for violating the platform's rules on inciting violence. The suspension followed West's antisemitic comments, which led to the termination of multiple business deals. Twitter's CEO, Elon Musk, who describes himself as a "free speech absolutist," had previously expressed reluctance to delete content or issue permanent bans. However, Musk acknowledged that West violated the platform's rules against incitement to violence. It remains unclear whether West appealed the suspension or what prompted the account's reactivation.

via CNN|
#account-suspension#content-moderation#elon-musk
gaming2 years ago

Ubisoft Cracks Down on Inactive Accounts, Wiping Out Game Libraries

Ubisoft is suspending and potentially permanently closing "inactive" accounts, including those with attached games. The company claims it is to comply with data protection regulations, but the specific criteria for account closure and the duration of inactivity are unclear. Users are advised to log in and cancel the account closure to retain access to their games.

via VG247|
#account-suspension#game-access#gaming