Getting kicked out and banned wrongfully with the error message - VPN usage (without using VPN)

Summary

I keep getting this error even though I do not use any vpn and experience minimal lag. No red arrows, sometimes yellow but nothing major. I got banned for 1 year on my main account after this error showed up for the first time. I have appealed the sanction about 10 days ago but nothing has come of it yet. So, now when I try to play on my alt account, I still keep getting this error. If I play on my mobile on the same wi-fi, I am able to play normally, but not when I play on PC.

Error message - You were removed from the match due to internet lag, your IP or your machine, VPN usage, or for cheating. We recommend not utilizing VPN or proxy services while attempting to play Fortnite.

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Unreal Editor for Fortnite

What Type of Bug are you experiencing?

Stability

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Log on to Fortnite.
  2. Start a match
  3. Wait for match to start
  4. Observe the screen, as you are sent back to lobby with the error message popping up.

Expected Result

The match should continue properly without any unexpected removal or stoppage.

Observed Result

The user is being kicked out of the match.

Platform(s)

PC

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