Do NOT give ANYONE your phone number in game!
Hello, STS Community,
I want to inform you not to give anyone your phone number in game. Why? There is a recent scam going around.
It goes like this (EXAMPLE SCENARIO):
Scammer says: No email or password needed for a free promo code for platinum! PM me for more info!
Victim: What's this about?
Scammer: Just give me your number and I will text you from my generator. My generator will tell you a code # which you will need to tell me so I can give you a promo code for 500 platinum.
Victim: Okay!
Many children may think this: "What can go wrong!?"
Dear naive, the scammer can BILL your phone through text message. Here is some evidence. I was playing the part of the victim in this scenario but did not fall for it because I was trying to predict how he would execute the scam. Unfortunately, people have already fell for it and have lost $50 or more.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...psfa947c11.jpg
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/...pse5f6be04.jpg
P.S: When I mean ANYONE, it is ANYONE.
Friends can bill other people's phones with this method. So please, be wary of who you trust online.
Safe gaming players!
~Apollo