[Help Needed] Falsely HWID banned on Fortnite — Looking for anti-cheat experts who understand hardware bans

Hey everyone,

I’m dealing with a seriously frustrating situation and hoping to get some advice or help from anyone experienced in anti-cheat systems, especially HWID bans.

Long story short:

• I got banned on Fortnite.
• Support insists it’s a temporary ban due to “community rule violations,” but I never cheated or did anything against the rules.
• The ban seems tied to my PC hardware ID (motherboard, SSD, etc.) because I’ve tested playing on other devices and platforms (console, GeForce NOW) with the same account and network — no problem.
• I’ve tried everything from clean OS installs, changing MAC addresses, uninstalling third-party software (MSI Afterburner, Logitech G Hub), and even creating new accounts — still banned on my PC.
• Support is unhelpful and just sends canned responses, refusing to explain the actual reason or provide any proof.

So here’s where I’m stuck:
I want to understand how these hardware bans really work under the hood and if there’s any way to fix or bypass a false positive without buying new hardware. If anyone has experience building, breaking, or bypassing anti-cheat systems—or knows the tech behind HWID bans—I’d really appreciate your insight.

Also, if you know of any smart moves I could try (technical or legal), or the right channels to escalate this, please let me know.

Thanks for reading! I’m happy to provide more details if it helps.

— Semo