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Is PSC for Steam Item's a Common Scam Tactic?

Discussion in 'SteamRep General Discussion' started by Dodge_Ballin, Apr 14, 2015.

  1. Dodge_Ballin

    Dodge_Ballin New User

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    This guy would like to trade me two PSC's worth $200 & $100 for a couple of knives. He's screenshotted these and marked over the tail end of the codes to "prove" that they are real and in fact full value.

    http://i.imgur.com/wF4G08B.png
    http://i.imgur.com/o0vPE4I.png

    http://i.imgur.com/dG7okc6.pn
    http://i.imgur.com/iURoGUG.png

    Am I setting myself up for a scam? I realize not being able to see the full code means he could switch it with one that starts with the same three digits that are already used.

    What should I do? Steam rep is here: http://steamrep.com/profiles/76561198098238778

    Seems like a nice genuine trader, but we all know how convincing some scammers are.
    Dodge_Ballin, Apr 14, 2015
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  2. Dodge_Ballin

    Dodge_Ballin New User

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    Dodge_Ballin, Apr 14, 2015
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  3. You Are The One

    You Are The One SteamRep Admin

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    If you get scammed by the user, SR will be unabler process a scam report for you as such activation codes cannot be verified.
    You Are The One, Apr 14, 2015
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  4. Dodge_Ballin

    Dodge_Ballin New User

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    Dodge_Ballin, Apr 14, 2015
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  5. Dodge_Ballin

    Dodge_Ballin New User

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    So, would you advise that I stay away from PSC's? I honestly have almost no experience with them.
    Dodge_Ballin, Apr 14, 2015
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  6. Dodge_Ballin

    Dodge_Ballin New User

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    or is there a way he can verify them further to ensure that I would get the correct/full value cards?
    Dodge_Ballin, Apr 14, 2015
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  7. Lava

    Lava Public Relations SteamRep Admin

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    Giving a "partial" code provides absolutely no assurance they will deliver, or even that they have a legitimate code to begin with. It's also a common thing scammers use to make victims feel more at ease before the scam.

    Steamrep recommends you avoid codes altogether, for a plethora of reasons, but if you're still going to trade for codes I recommend reading some guides. This Reddit one is a good start: http://www.reddit.com/r/SteamGameSwap/wiki/hownottogetscammed
    Lava, Apr 14, 2015
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  8. Oridiian

    Oridiian New User

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    STAY AWAY - IT'S A SCAM! Unfortunately, it looks like someone else already fell victim to this guy - he now has an unconfirmed report on his Steamrep page.

    That being said, for anyone else coming to this page for some info - the first clue that this is a scam is that Paysafecard only comes in Euro (as far as I know). If you even search for Paysafecard in Google and go to their website you can see as much.

    This is what an actual PSC purchased from the website looks like (you receive it as a gif after purchase) -

    Hope this helps =)

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    Oridiian, Apr 15, 2015
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  9. SilentReaper(SR)

    SilentReaper(SR) Retired Staff

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    Also, I believe its practice that the one with the "codes" (esp when those can be faked/used before already etc) goes first anyways.
    SilentReaper(SR), Apr 15, 2015
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