My account was permanently banned on 20th December for online gameplay for alleged “coin distribution.” Prior to the sanction, my activity consisted solely of normal gameplay and routine transfer market buying and selling. During the Winter Wildcards promo, I packed Winter Wildcards items, including RB Federico Valverde, Julie Foudy, Claudio Pizarro and others which I listed and sold on the transfer market at prices consistent with the prevailing market value at that time. The coins earned were then used to purchase other player items, again in line with standard gameplay behaviour.
I did not buy or sell coins, use third-party services, or engage in any activity outside EA’s Terms and Conditions. Given the significant market volatility during this promotion and the number of similar reports from other users, it appears possible that legitimate transfer market activity may have been incorrectly flagged by automated systems.
Despite the appeal being rejected, I have not been provided with specific transaction details explaining the sanction. I have appealed again and hopefully EA sort this out and unban those affected. What a great Christmas gift to us.