I was "False Banned" and I need this sorted out.

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I was "False Banned" and I need this sorted out.

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Okay, so before I go into this, I'd like to say hello.
My name is, Mila and I recently have attempted to connect to your servers (74.91.119.154:27015), but for some reason, it states that I'm "banned".
So, I investigated the situation by creating an account, logging into the website (here), and examining the information given; as my apparent ban.
I'd like to state that I've never played on these servers, let alone cheated.
When I'm taking to the page with my name on it, I'm given a time of connection (which was today), but for some reason, after examining the evidence for source 1, that account which is banned isn't mine. It, in fact, has 1 VAC-ban on record. How could I connect, play, and have interaction with VALVE official servers (like this one) if I have a VAC ban on TeamFortress:2?
Proof sources: 1.http://prntscr.com/f5qnv9
Now, to dig deeper into *why*, this ban for some reason is affecting me, I've checked the profile: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198338814006 My profile ID is NOTHING remotely close to theirs, the only thing we apparently share is a name.
Proof source 2: (My profile link) http://steamcommunity.com/id/ThatFoxOfficial/
When I go to check the "bans" tab, I'm prompted with this guy's account (which isn't mine)http://prntscr.com/f5qp5t, but yet is still the only fox with my date of trying to connect (which was today), and name.
Plus, this person ONLY has not even 1 hour in the game, as toward my profile has over 600+ hours.
I don't understand why I'm banned under someone else. This profile has had NOTHING to do with me, but for some reason, when I check the ban tab on my profile ID, there's nothing that comes up: (Source:3) http://prntscr.com/f5qqer

I'd like to ask for a small amount of time out of your day to please appeal this wrong ban. I've provided enough proof as evidence to state that this isn't me. I don't know why I'm receiving this interference from this person profile, but it's a tad annoying.

My ID: 76561198208314381
Guys' ID who's banned: 76561198338814006

Please, fix this. :wave:

- Mila Fox
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http://disc-ff.com/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=4286
EDIT: Updated the link to the more correct format.
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Re: I was "False Banned" and I need this sorted out.

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That doesn't genuinely help, though. I provided his account (which has his name on it) including screenshots of the person's account as well (including my own).
1.Your in-game name: Fox
Your in-game Steam Community Link: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ThatFoxOfficial/
2.Rulebreaker's Steam Community Link: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198338814006
(In the case, that you cannot retrieve the link and/or name, do not make the report.
Instead, inform the admins of the server and they will look out for the rule breaker.)

(How am I going to contact the admins (inside the server if I'm banned?)
This is my own source of communication with anyone.

The "Rule Breaker" got VAC-banned, and now "I" can't connect because their name or something is the same as mine..

The server on which the rule breaking occurred: I Have no Idea, I've never even gotten into a server before.

Witnesses:0
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Re: I was "False Banned" and I need this sorted out.

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http://prntscr.com/f5rbha
Still, isn't allowing me to connect. Also, this is the profile that the server thinks is me.
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Re: I was "False Banned" and I need this sorted out.

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Can I ask one favor please?
Just for this appeal, could you open your profile to public until this gets settled?
I'm looking into this right now but the only thing that comes to my mind is that this "other Fox" was IP banned and it's affecting you.

I'd also like to mention that you haven't really brought up any evidence proving that this Fox isn't you.
You just show screenshots of obvious things and are saying this account isn't you over and over again.
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Re: I was "False Banned" and I need this sorted out.

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I have reviewed the information pertaining to your ban.

The bans that pertain to you are in the image below.
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Both you and this user share an IP, and was banned for both hacking and punishment evasion.

As it stands right now, I have reason to believe that you were the previously banned users, and see no reason to remove your ban.
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Re: I was "False Banned" and I need this sorted out.

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MoneyKidKing wrote: Both you and this user share an IP, and was banned for both hacking and punishment evasion.

As it stands right now, I have reason to believe that you were the previously banned users, and see no reason to remove your ban.
I really have nothing to add to this. For anyone who may not know, sharing an IP with someone who isn't on your LAN doesn't just happen. Until I see substantial proof that you are not the guy I banned, the ban will stay.
After some thinking, I'd like to point out that because this ban happened a while ago, and apparently you just know are trying to connect, it is possible to have the same IP. However it is very unlikely and the fact that your profile is private, and both are named wolf and fox, it is hard to determine if you are the same person or not.
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Re: I was "False Banned" and I need this sorted out.

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One of the other accounts associated with your IP.

https://rep.tf/76561198341193692

^This person has multiple SMAC bans on other communities. As well if you check his screen shots he literally has pictures of hacking.

Image (http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/f ... =793839385)

And the kicker, you have the exact same profile picture on your profile on my forums as this account does on his steam profile:

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Nice try idiot.
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Re: I was "False Banned" and I need this sorted out.

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With the overwhelming evidence, I think it is safe to say that the ban will be staying.
Appeal denied.
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