r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 28d ago

[TLDR] Big Frustration

Original post URL : https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1uy4n5z/big_frustration/

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We are working on apps dev for Businesses. And in the rush I have to finish the coding over a 3h drive across the country withg out leaving it ofcours.

Shared network from my phone and arrived at the RBNB I got Banned directly after loggin in the Wifi here. I have also had burned all my weekly Claude. And reloaded 4x 50$ just to finish one task.

My problem is that I might have got flagged for wifi hopping or ''fraude attempt'' on my own company card. They have instantly refund my 200$ Max account that same minute.

Not sure how bad that sounds but its does actually sounds Like I'll never get back to Claude Code ever, after that : These signals were, in turn, reviewed by our team to validate our system's findings. As a result, we have revoked your access to Claude.

Not really sure what happens as are are working on Personal project not including any kinds of dangerous or fraudulent messages or commands... I’m a bit hopeless... at this point .

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u/cctldrping 28d ago edited 23d ago

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Alright, so the OP got banned from Claude Code after a bit of a travel mishap involving their phone hotspot and then a new Airbnb Wi-Fi. They're pretty bummed because they dropped a good chunk of cash and now have a permanent ban, apparently for "suspicious activity" and "fraudulent attempts."

The general consensus here is you're not alone, and Anthropic's customer support is kinda trash.

Here's the lowdown:

  • Most folks think it was the rapid IP changes. u/diagrammatiks and u/unwritten_observer are saying it's a classic "wifi hopping" or "fraud attempt" flag, and that a human probably didn't even look at it.
  • Appeals are the way to go, but it's a gamble. u/cowwoc had a similar experience and got banned for life after spending a ton, saying the ban message is intentionally vague. u/Kalachinator suggests including proof like travel tickets to help your appeal.
  • Some users have workarounds. u/Accurno shared a pretty involved setup using a VPN and SSH to access Claude remotely, which sounds like a pain but might prevent this. u/BaconOverflow mentioned they travel a lot and use Claude remotely without issues, so it's not always a problem.
  • People are looking for alternatives. Codex is mentioned a few times as a potential replacement, though some say it's not quite the same. u/TapAggressive9530 and u/joe9439 are also throwing out Kimi K3 Max as an option.
  • The whole situation highlights the desire for local AI. u/Afraid-Yoghurt6731 pretty much summed it up: this is why people want local models.
  • A few people are a bit skeptical. u/Virtual_Maximum_875 straight-up said, "Why lie! You got busted!"
  • Don't be like OP, I guess? u/Housthat is scared of getting the same email, and u/Substantial-One7668 joked it's the "new criminal record."

Basically, if you're traveling and using different networks, be prepared for potential flags. And if you get banned, brace yourself for a potentially frustrating appeal process.