Exposing Scammers

**Ebalere** · 10-09-2011, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by javier995:442281

whom me? i needed that set and i apologized after and i even gave one of your members a full sandstorm set in return for my apology(when i only received 3 items) i know what i did was stupid and i let my ex gm fool me into doing it with the threat of being booted from the guild so in my eyes i had no choice which is what caused my actions. and as i said i apologized to one of your officiers and gave them the full set and if thats not enough of an apology I'll even give you the 6k no make it 12k. and if you where that op i wouldn't be so quick to say anything cause thay op cussed me out when i tried telling him i returned the stuff kk ty

Sorry if I trolled a bit. But the truth is, you never told me you apologized, and when confronted you denied ever joining KoC, or I wouldn't have felt the need to say anything. I don't want any money, an apology was good enough for me. I'm glad you realized the error of your ways, and it seems like you're becoming a better person already by admitting it. I appreciate the honesty, I really do. If you hadn't noticed in game, I've unblocked you since a few days ago, so I'm over it. Just found this thread ironic at first. I'm glad whatever GM told you to do that is no longer controlling your actions thru fear. Hope we can get along from here on out, Jav.

**MimeRifle** · 10-09-2011, 08:03 PM

That one is pretty darned bad. The torch thing. Makes me wonder about some folks...

**Ebalere** · 10-09-2011, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by MimeRifle:442311

That one is pretty darned bad. The torch thing. Makes me wonder about some folks...

I love the ones that sell money glitches, it's like the president of Sony asking for your playstation.

**javier995** · 10-09-2011, 08:11 PM

its cool but yea i tried apologizing on game after i gave the other officer the gear but no reply(guessing you had me on ignore). Any who i just found another scammer today.
Him: will you sell you mechanical man helmet?
Me: yea sure for 200k
Him: kk
*trade window*
Me: puts in mechanical man helmet*
Him: puts in 200k*
Me: clicks confirm*
Him quickly changes it to 2k and confirms*
Me: lmao naughty naughty little scammer u almost had me lol
Him: lol
*trade has been canceled*
lol i knew he was a scammer he tried doing the same to my friend smh

**Cahaun** · 10-09-2011, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Ebalere:442321

Originally Posted by MimeRifle:442311

That one is pretty darned bad. The torch thing. Makes me wonder about some folks...

I love the ones that sell money glitches, it's like the president of Sony asking for your playstation.

Really!?! *rushes back to the mail box*
Jk sometimes they are easy to spot. If they are getting something, usually its a scam.

**javier995** · 10-09-2011, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Ebalere:442321

Originally Posted by MimeRifle:442311

That one is pretty darned bad. The torch thing. Makes me wonder about some folks...

I love the ones that sell money glitches, it's like the president of Sony asking for your playstation.

sometimes they work in teams (like the one me and lowly saw)

Edit: yay i finally learned how to put others comment into mine lol hooray for my curiosity on quote option! lol

**blahggart** · 10-09-2011, 08:39 PM

someguy tried to sell an alien blaster in pl for 200k. i shouted out to everkybody that it cost less in cs... then he reported me. it was a sad day.

**javier995** · 10-09-2011, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by blahggart:442403

someguy tried to sell an alien blaster in pl for 200k. i shouted out to everkybody that it cost less in cs... then he reported me. it was a sad day.

Overpricing isn't a scam (so I've heard),but it's still isn't cool D:<

**blahggart** · 10-09-2011, 08:49 PM

oh. overpricing isnt a scam?

**javier995** · 10-09-2011, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by blahggart:442432

oh. overpricing isnt a scam?

nope don't think its.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong plz

**thequickone** · 10-10-2011, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by javier995:442437

Originally Posted by blahggart:442432

oh. overpricing isnt a scam?

nope don't think its.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong plz

Nope, overpricing is not a scam. Just kinda stupid and rude. Then again, shouting to everyone in general that someone is trying to rip them off is not exactly reportable, either!

**javier995** · 10-10-2011, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by thequickone:442675

Originally Posted by javier995:442437

Originally Posted by blahggart:442432

oh. overpricing isnt a scam?

nope don't think its.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong plz

Nope, overpricing is not a scam. Just kinda stupid and rude. Then again, shouting to everyone in general that someone is trying to rip them off is not exactly reportable, either!

well said my friend

**Serbian** · 10-10-2011, 05:35 AM

The most dangerous scam would be someone trading you one item for 6 or 7 lesser valued items and telling you because they cannot all fit in the trade screen you should give him a few first before the actual trade. He will not give you the item...lol it happens a lot.

**CanonicalKoi** · 10-10-2011, 08:45 AM

"Rules" of safe-trading (in quotes because they're really recommendations, but "rules" sounds more authoritative

):
1. Never trade anything that won't fit in the trade window. So...not only more items then will fit but things you *can't* put in a trade window like a name. Or "Give me credits here and I'll give you stuff in PL." or vice versa. Just no.
2. Double-check before hitting the first confirm button.
3. Qunituple-check before hitting the last confirm button. Count the zeros in the number of credits. Check the level of the gear you're purchasing. Re-check everything. Now do it twice more.
4. Phrases to beware of:
A. "Hurry! I have to get offline!"--usually said during the checking and rechecking process. If he's in that much of a rush, maybe you should cancel the transaction and do it when he has more time. Or maybe he needs to go try and scam someone else.
B. "Secret method/way/whatever...."--there *are* no secrets. Anything someone's selling as a "secret" can be found on the forum in about 5 seconds with a search. The only "secrets" involve glitches and exploiting them is against the TOS.
C. Anything involving plat--against TOS. It's not tradable so it's going to involve giving up account info. Not happening.
D. Any time someone claims something along the lines of "There's only one in the auction and it's X credits"--check the auction; oddly, people have fibbed before. If it's in the auction at a ridiculously high price, be aware that that item might also be your "friendly" seller's.
5. If you're wanting a particular item, check the auction for a couple days and the Traders section here. Get a feel for what it's selling for. Most people want it *now* and will buy the first one they see. Sellers love that.

**Kahlua** · 10-10-2011, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Ebalere

I love the ones that sell money glitches, it's like the president of Sony asking for your playstation.

lol I like that analogy.

**javier995** · 10-10-2011, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by CanonicalKoi:442987

"Rules" of safe-trading (in quotes because they're really recommendations, but "rules" sounds more authoritative

):
1. Never trade anything that won't fit in the trade window. So...not only more items then will fit but things you *can't* put in a trade window like a name. Or "Give me credits here and I'll give you stuff in PL." or vice versa. Just no.
2. Double-check before hitting the first confirm button.
3. Qunituple-check before hitting the last confirm button. Count the zeros in the number of credits. Check the level of the gear you're purchasing. Re-check everything. Now do it twice more.
4. Phrases to beware of:
A. "Hurry! I have to get offline!"--usually said during the checking and rechecking process. If he's in that much of a rush, maybe you should cancel the transaction and do it when he has more time. Or maybe he needs to go try and scam someone else.
B. "Secret method/way/whatever...."--there *are* no secrets. Anything someone's selling as a "secret" can be found on the forum in about 5 seconds with a search. The only "secrets" involve glitches and exploiting them is against the TOS.
C. Anything involving plat--against TOS. It's not tradable so it's going to involve giving up account info. Not happening.
D. Any time someone claims something along the lines of "There's only one in the auction and it's X credits"--check the auction; oddly, people have fibbed before. If it's in the auction at a ridiculously high price, be aware that that item might also be your "friendly" seller's.
E. If you're wanting a particular item, check the auction for a couple days and the Traders section here. Get a feel for what it's selling for. Most people want it *now* and will buy the first one they see. Sellers love that.

what he said

**Kahlua** · 10-10-2011, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by javier995

what he said

she! ,.,., ';...;' ,.,., !!!

**thequickone** · 10-10-2011, 10:03 AM

@ CanonicalKoi: Excellent advice, and spot-on, as usual!

But wait, people fib...?

Regarding the Texor Bodysuit; definitely not a "Plate Vanity", but not everyone has one, either. This item is currently given to ALL new UCS Blackstar privateers. However, this was not always the case. If I am correct, this item did not debut until the second or third revision to the new character tutorial. My characters that started in beta did not get one, and I picked up one I found in auction for about 200 Credits. At that time, it was bugged and not displaying properly as nothing. Still way more than it is worth, but I did not feel "scammed"...