Be Aware of Trade Scams

**Thade** · 01-25-2011, 04:54 PM

We regularly receive reports from players about Trade Scams.

Trade scams typically occur when a player asks for an item before returning payment. After receiving the item or currency, the scammer will leave or ignore the user their victim.

Examples:

My trade doesn’t work due to lag, give me your item and I’ll give you yours at the same time. (or shortly after)
I’ll pay you on my alt, give me the item and I’ll be right back on the alt.
Etc…

This is a direct violation of our Terms of Service.

Note: We do not arbitrate in-game trade disputes. Items lost due to scams will not be returned to their owners. Violations of the ToS can result in a permanent ban.

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/show...rms-of-Service

If you believe you have been scammed, please use the in-game report button to notify our Customer Service Team who can investigate. Additionally, please visit the Spacetime Studios Support page at http://support.spacetimestudios.com.

**Cabero** · 01-25-2011, 05:34 PM

Actually the biggest scam happening right now is this.
http://www.spacetimestudios.com/show...py-Cat-Scammer

**KaotiicxDream** · 01-31-2011, 11:10 AM

One of my friend lost his item by a real scammer/hacker... he got my friend's item without my friend pressed the "accept" button... LOL..

**Thade** · 01-31-2011, 12:35 PM

This can't happen. The submission is sent from your client. No one else can force an accept.

User error sounds like the cause.

**KaotiicxDream** · 01-31-2011, 02:17 PM

I dont know what happened he just told me ... and he is very afraid of being scammed again... i were like : OMG LOL... xD

**Thasaint** · 01-31-2011, 03:20 PM

a few weeks back this random person came up to me and said they want my vyxnaar helm, and he said he only had 90k on him, and he said he was not a scammer and he would pay me back. OK so the first time i actually decide to accpet an offer like that he says brb and removes me......

**StompArtist** · 01-31-2011, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Thasaint

a few weeks back this random person came up to me and said they want my vyxnaar helm, and he said he only had 90k on him, and he said he was not a scammer and he would pay me back. OK so the first time i actually decide to accpet an offer like that he says brb and removes me......

Same thing with real life. Do not loan money or things you are not prepared to loose.

**Ballsssssss** · 01-31-2011, 03:27 PM

Your own fault bro gotta be smart

**apocketlegend** · 02-01-2011, 08:57 AM

I've been hacked before thade -.- all I did was get onto my acc one day to find everything gone including my 2 lvl 45s (it was before ao3 was realeasee)

**Thade** · 02-01-2011, 10:01 AM

A player get into your account if they know your email and password is totally possible. One player forcing another to accept a trade is not.

**Kujen** · 02-01-2011, 10:12 AM

Ive seen where, they dont force you into clicking accept, but they trick you into doing it. They try to distract you by quickly changing, adding and removing stuff from the trade window...til at some point you've put up your gold, and the scammer hits accept with nothing, or a switched item, in their offer. Ive seen someone try this with me before, i called them out and didnt fall for it. But someone who had been distracted might accidentally hit accept at some point where the scammer has either nothing or a low value, bait and switched item up in the window. I think a second confirmation box could help prevent this particular scam, even if its a little annoying to click "yes" again.

**Kindread** · 02-01-2011, 11:16 AM

That's a great idea. And during this second confirmation, items cannot be added or removed from deal.

**Thade** · 02-01-2011, 11:20 AM

Agreed. This is already in the works.

**Riccits** · 02-01-2011, 11:33 AM

problem is while u lag some seconds... u think u c the right items but in background they was changed... and often seems my check box dont work, but i would recommand u: DONT PRESS YES OFTENER THEN ONCE!! just wait some sec and look what happens. and when i buy very expensive items i let the other set the check box first and wait some seconds... so he has lesser possibility to scam.

Martyntje (alias Thearcherone) was scammed by someone how Kujen explained. He showed me how it works and its a veryvery clue trick and u must pay very much attention while trading... :-/

**giayuan** · 02-01-2011, 06:49 PM

Is it just me, or is it that sometimes even after clicking yes in the trade screen, the box isnt ticked off? i have to spam accept accept accept like 3 times before the yellow tick really comes up -_-"

**Apollo** · 02-01-2011, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by giayuan

Is it just me, or is it that sometimes even after clicking yes in the trade screen, the box isnt ticked off? i have to spam accept accept accept like 3 times before the yellow tick really comes up -_-"

It happens to me too. Check my Pl guide video if you don't believe me

**Thelonearcher** · 02-01-2011, 06:57 PM

Hmmm i'd blame peoples lack of common sence. Its called secure trade for a reason.

**Riccits** · 02-02-2011, 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by giayuan

Is it just me, or is it that sometimes even after clicking yes in the trade screen, the box isnt ticked off? i have to spam accept accept accept like 3 times before the yellow tick really comes up -_-"

nope, happens me too but could be caused of offer changes too!! so pay attention.. look always twice and press once!

**Kalielle** · 02-02-2011, 08:41 AM

For me too the first time I check the box it often doesn't work even if the offer didn't change. If this could be fixed it might prevent some scams, because right now people are used to having to check the box repeatedly and it sounds like scammers are using that to their advantage.

**CowboyJim** · 02-02-2011, 12:00 PM

Yes, me too. On my iPad it isn't as much of a problem as on my iPod because with the larger screen it's easier to see what I'm doing. But having to hit the check box more than once to get it to work happens to me all the time....