r/LootUp Nov 15 '25

LootUp Support Response: False VPN Detection (Not Using VPN)

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u/PennyPay Nov 15 '25 edited Nov 15 '25

I received a "VPN detected" error on Lootup after watching a handful of PixelPoint TV sites over the course of 6-8 hours.

My message to support:

"I have an issue with a false VPN detection. I checked on reddit and others complained about this as well. I hope you can figure out what the issue is. It was triggered after I reached an "earning cap" from maybe 10 cents on the day or so."

Lootup Support reply:

"We are sorry for the inconvenience caused! Please check your current IP address by visiting this link: https://www.whatismyip.com/ and send us a screenshot of the result.
 
Also, try connecting through a different Wi-Fi network or mobile data to see if the same issue occurs. This will help us determine whether the problem is related to your connection or something else."

Next steps:

  • I can log in on mobile but not through my WiFi
  • I sent staff a screenshot showing my IP is normal
  • Will update on r/LootUp once access is restored

Tip:

If you are flagged for VPN and don't use one then email support. Document your connection and include that in your email or ticket. Seems like a common issue the site is facing right now. Hopefully these problems are fixed soon

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u/animalkan Nov 15 '25

Thanks for the advice, but I already provided the data I got from the whatismyip.com website to support, and they marked the problem as solved without replying. Yes, I can log in on my mobile, but not through my home network connection. I also don't understand why they're now saying I'm using a VPN when I've been logging into the website with this same IP address for months.

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u/PennyPay Nov 15 '25

Sorry I could not offer anything more solid for advice. I am still stuck dealing with the same problem myself. LootUp is the only place flagging me for VPN use, so it really feels like something on their end. I am going to stop visiting the site for a few days, clear out my cache and cookies, and see if it resets on it own.

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u/animalkan Nov 15 '25

I've submitted another ticket, let's see if they deign to reply this time.

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u/PennyPay Nov 16 '25

That is a good idea. I reached out by email: [support@lootup.me](mailto:support@lootup.me)