Another data point, my account was suspended in late September, no warning email or suspension email. My partners account is still going strong, same check-in frequency as me except that she doesn't chase Virgin America points. My suspicion is that tightened up significantly after their Elevate status promotion topguest ran in August. Perhaps if you are still going pull back on the Elevate checkins and keep up the IHG ones.

i was suspended after pure IHG check ins for 2 years. Never once checked in with elevate at all.

Got the axe also today. 1st email was warning, then 3 min later got the suspension letter. I'm too lazy to fight with them.

I have been checking into airport, doubletree around the same area, and the intercontinental couple blocks across work everyday for the past 3 months.

I actually check in when I around the hotel andairport, not sure what the problem. Maybe checking in everyday is not allowed?

They have definately figured out how to parse out the non-app check-ins, though check-ins using the app are still working for me the few times I've done them. The river has indeed run dry.

Have not had any HHonors points post to my HHonors account in over 2 weeks. Go to the Topguest site and all check-ins are listed as well as the points. Have also received email confirmations for each check-in so obviously I have not been suspended.

Is anyone else having problems with HHonors points posting?

How about using a location spoofer app and then check-in from the app? I cannot test this myself because I am suspended (without any warnings).

Some times HHonors points credit in a bunch after two weeks or so, this happened to me frequently before I was suspended. If you have the email confirmations they post eventually.

Topguest - additional points for checkins
 

Thanks

i can also confirm that apps from mobile phones for priority club and virgin are still working well.

My account was suspended about a year ago and was reinstated a few months later after a few emails. But it got suspended again in September.

I got warned early in the year for violating the T&Cs but wasn't suspended. I quit doing Holiday Inn checkins; was doing those plus Doubletree daily. Focused on Doubletree plus Virgin America (and UA while it lasted). All manual checkins; Doubletree is close to my house while I work on IAD property. Emails and points quit coming on 9/7. No email telling me that I was suspended/shut down. Can't log in to them. Whatever. 14K HHonors points, plus almost 4K (worthless) VX points.

+1

You can transfer the VX points to useful points via points.com -- the transfer rate sucks, but free points are free points.

Potentially Stupid Question:

I use TopGuest to get priority club rewards through Foursquare on every separate check-in. A local Crown Plaza has a FS special that entitles me to 1000 PC points on every 3rd check in. Anyone know if and how to get them? I cannot figure out how to link FS and my PC directly. Or does TopGuest simply take care of this? Again, forgive the idiocy if this question if it is stupid.

It does sound like something direct with PC rather than through topguest; I doubt it would be so generous given its current fondness for suspending people. Does the hotel have a flyer or anyone who can explain the deal?

Hi heatheresq
 

This type of promotion in an actual true check in at the Crown Plaza in question. FS is just showing the promotion. This does not mean that you need to just do 3 check ins via FS and get the points. Sorry.

Ah interesting. It's very confusing because once I have checked in via FS 3 times, the app tells me I have unlocked the 1000 point bonus. Very odd.

That's because FS assumes that each time you 'checkin' at their location you are also an overnight guest. This is indeed confusing because other hotels run FS promotions which do not require you to be a guest, for example bar specials.

Sorry about the noobie question, just curious what is FS promotion you are referring to? I mean what is FS?

Apologies for the jargon, FS simply means FourSquare, the social media site.

Thank you! Now that I understand it, I will search for Crown Plaza for the 1000 points check in ;)

Most people use 4SQ, not FS. FS means full service OR Four Seasons.

It's Crowne Plaza, not Crown Plaza. Use the correct spelling when you search if you expect to get results.

I can't remember when I first did this 1x but just now received an email saying I had 500 pts deposited but when in checking my activity on my HH page it says only 50 have been added but it actually was 500!

I got the same email. On my HH the extra 500 is added into the final points total but not broken down in the points history.

I see mine under all points activity ( left column) after clicking my account.
Says DoubleTree TopGuest Check in Bonus ( all caps)

I and my other half just got this message as well...and I'd check my TopGuest history except both of our Hilton TG accounts are banned (but we still got the points). Funny stuff.

I just got 500 as well. I thought it was just making up for some of the points that have missed me.

500 points were from this promo: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19432203-post4.html

Ooooohhhhh, that makes sense now. I was also baffled at the sudden reappearance of TopGuest points. Thanks!

Got the same today, but point do not add up. In topguest I only have 50 points of Hilton.

Strange and happy for the unexpexted bonus ;-)

This makes sense, and I'm glad they finally showed up because I was pissed for not getting the points after sharing that stupid video lol.

I have been checking in the last few days via 4square and is posting on my Topguest accounts. Still can get into Topguest.

How do you signup for tg without facebook or instagram? I would be using 4sq to check in.

I was finally suspended it was a fun ride. As a note for all the android users.. use the fake gps app and enjoy yourselves!

I got the dreaded email from Celeste today. I guess I will not check in for a while. Am I doomed?

yes
 

I believe it is their letter sending day. I to got one "Account closed". I only checked in to one place. :p

There are still people doing daily check-ins, and yet others who checked in a couple of times manually are getting shut down. Whoever develops code for TopGuest needs to get their DeVry CompSci degree revoked.

Still going strong 5-7 days a week with both chains (knock on wood)

Got my walking papers the other day from Celeste. Oh well - it was nice while it lasted...