: This tag is an in-game indicator and is separate from a Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) ban; it will not lead to a ban from Steam.

The good news: The tag is . It does not permanently ban you or mark your Steam profile.

Have a friend host a lobby. Join them. Ask them: "Do I have a Cheater Tag?" If yes, repeat steps 2-4. If no, you are clean. You can now re-enable your cosmetic mods (like BeardLib or Weapon Customizer) one by one to find the culprit.

Once tagged, other players can see it immediately. Many hosts will instantly kick you, even if it was an accident.