Anthropic: Viral Claude “Banned and reported to authorities” message isn’t real

Anthropic denies a viral claim that Claude banned a user and notified authorities, explaining the circulated screenshot is fake and not consistent with its real user messaging. The company clarifies that while the image is a hoax, accounts can be limited for repeated policy violations, including illegal-use attempts. The page also features a promotional blurb for a CISO budgeting and planning report.