Consumer Reports tests VPNs... but won't allow you to log in while using one.

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I'm guessing you're not logged in. The landing page works, but the members area, where the full ratings are, will show the above screen when I'm on VPN.

Interesting. I know sometimes certain VPNs work with Netflix while others get flagged as VPNs. I wonder if your provider just has some fresh IPs that haven't been added to whatever block lists these companies use.

You might be using an endpoint that people have used for attacks recently. I think all of the website protection tools have some sort of temporary IP blocking mechanism.