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What happens if you report someone on Xbox?

Xbox will review all reports and take any necessary action. Even if we determine that a reported activity doesn't require action, you'll never be penalized for submitting a report in good faith. Every report is important—even a single report will be enough to alert Xbox of potentially harmful behavior.
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How do you know if someone reported you on Xbox?

Email message. An email message is automatically sent to the Microsoft account that's associated with your Xbox profile. In this email, you'll get a general notification that an enforcement action was issued with links to more info.
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Can you get banned for reporting someone on Xbox?

Can you get banned for reporting someone on Xbox? Yes, violation of the terms of service can result in permanent console bans (which will prevent downloads for updating too).
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Should I report someone on Xbox?

If the player isn't a friend, but they are someone whom you recently played in an online game with, we recommend filing the report from an Xbox console or Windows device. If you know the player's gamertag, you can select the Search tab to find them and submit your report that way.
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How many reports does it take to get banned from Xbox Live?

There is no exact number to have your account permanently banned. However if you just want to close your account and remove your games. Xbox customer support can help you there.
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What is the longest Xbox ban ever?

He played the game with his console connected to Xbox Live, and quickly came to the attention of Microsoft. On September 2007, his gamertag and console account were banned until December 31, 9999, resulting in the longest ban from Xbox Live ever.
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Can you get banned for abusing refunds on Xbox?

Abuse of the refund policy or Xbox Support to gain unauthorized refunds is fraud. It's for this reason that attempting to circumvent the refund policy is strictly prohibited and can lead to enforcement action.
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Can police track an Xbox account?

On the other hand, police need a warrant to obtain data located on an Xbox or gaming console. This is because law enforcement generally needs a warrant to confiscate property. Once police have that property, it can be "searched."
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Can you go to jail for threatening someone on Xbox?

The short answer is yes, you can go to jail for threatening someone. If the threat is serious enough, and it is believed that you could actually carry out the threat, then you may be charged with a crime. Depending on the severity of the threat, you could be facing misdemeanor or felony charges.
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Can you get in trouble for false reporting on Xbox?

Can you get banned for false reporting on Xbox? Yes, violation of the terms of service can result in permanent console bans (which will prevent downloads for updating too).
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How long does a Xbox report last?

http://enforcement.xbox.com should show you the length of your suspension. Generally suspensions go from 24 hours, to 7 days, to 14 days, and then permanent. Since it is a communication ban, then yes, you won't be able to communicate through your mic.
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How long do you get banned for swearing on Xbox one?

Users who swear in videos they upload using the Xbox One's Upload Studio are being handed 24-hour bans from the application. "We take code of conduct moderation via Upload Studio very seriously," a Microsoft spokesperson told CVG.
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What can get your Xbox account permanently banned?

Reasons we may issue a device suspension
  • Xbox console tampering, such as physically opening an Xbox console and modifying the hardware to play illegitimate or unauthorized software.
  • Online fraud, such as phishing, account theft, or other attempts to defraud Microsoft or other players.
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How do I find out how many times I've been reported on Xbox?

To check your reputation status, you can go to the Friends App to view your own profile, https://account.xbox.com/en-US/Profile, or the Reputation page on the Xbox Enforcement website: https://enforcement.xbox.com/ At the enforcement site, you can see how many negative feedback reports were made against you and what ...
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How long do Xbox suspensions last?

Suspensions are normally temporary and bans are permanent. Suspensions usually last from one to seven days; but staff can make them longer at their discretion (depending on the offense).
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How illegal is a threat?

Making a threat with a weapon can result in felony criminal charges. Threats become more authentic and severe when you use a weapon to scare the other person, which is why it can turn into a felony. Finally, if you threaten serious bodily harm instead of superficial injury, you can be charged with a felony.
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How did I get banned on Xbox?

If you did something that violates the Microsoft Services Agreement, your account may have been suspended, or under extreme circumstances, your device may have been banned by the Xbox Live Policy & Enforcement Team. For more info, see Microsoft's Code of Conduct Explained for Xbox Live Customers.
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What is not allowed as an Xbox profile picture?

Make provocative religious comments in your profile. Name a club after a highly controversial figure. Send someone a picture that's meant to shock or disgust. Use Xbox as a platform for discussing politics.
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Can police see through a VPN?

Police can't track live, encrypted VPN traffic, but if they have a court order, they can go to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and request connection or usage logs. Since your ISP knows you're using a VPN, they can direct the police to them.
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Can someone track my IP address Xbox?

It's possible that your IP address can be revealed through some online games, especially while using voice chat. Your party members can get your IP address through Xbox Live and PSN if they know-how.
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Can the cops trace a VPN?

With a VPN on, the user's online activities and data are encrypted. But, if the VPN software has security flaws and vulnerabilities, the police (or any other third party, for that matter) can use them to “break into” the VPN and see what data is being sent and received. So technically, the policy could track a VPN.
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How many times can you get banned on Xbox before its permanent?

There's no set number of suspensions that will lead to a permanent ban. You can get a permanent ban without having any prior suspensions. Or you can get 5 suspensions and then get a permanent ban.
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Is it easy to get banned on Xbox?

Repeated violations of the Xbox network Community Standards can result in your account getting permanently banned. Modding your Xbox system or attempting online fraud can lead to a device ban, which prevents all accounts on your console from connecting to the service.
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Does Xbox ban stolen consoles?

Microsoft refuses to ban a stolen console unless the police call "The Special Hotline" that Microsoft has.
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Do Xbox bans expire?

Xbox 360 console suspensions are always permanent bans that affect the console's ability to access any online features and services. Other Xbox device suspensions (including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, or Windows devices) can be temporary or permanent, depending on the severity of the violation.
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