: Other players may see a red "CHEATER" label above your name and might tell you in text chat. Some tags even specify why, such as "Invalid Weapon Skin" or "Too many deployables". Hosting Indicator
Join any public lobby (or host your own and ask a friend to join). Look at your character model. If you see floating above your mask that says "CHEATER," you have the tag. It is impossible to miss.
The Cheater tag in Payday 2 is usually temporary and session-based. It is not a permanent scarlet letter on your Steam account. Here is how to get rid of it:
If you see the yellow tag, don't panic. If you are a clean player, a quick game restart or verification of files usually solves the issue. If you are cheating, understand that the Payday 2 community is famously toxic toward cheaters. Most lobbies with "Cheater Tag" detection enabled will auto-kick you within 10 seconds.