diff --git a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebeacon_vr.dm b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebeacon_vr.dm
index 2a7b2df56bd..668b36dcb70 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebeacon_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebeacon_vr.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 			updateUsrDialog()
 			return
 		var/mob/M = locate(href_list["traitormob"])
-		if(M.mind.tcrystals || jobban_isbanned(M, "Syndicate"))
+		if(M.mind.tcrystals > 0 || jobban_isbanned(M, "Syndicate"))
 			temptext = "<i>We have no need for you at this time. Have a pleasant day.</i><br>"
 			updateUsrDialog()
 			return