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I think i took an item from a scammer... I didn't know. How do I make it right?

Discussion in 'SteamRep General Discussion' started by |Fever| Frosty, Jul 5, 2013.

  1. |Fever| Frosty

    |Fever| Frosty New User

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    I was in a server and a guy traded me and said he would give me a hat for free. I thought he was being nice so I took it... I was told he was a scammer.

    I have it in my bag. it's still there. I'd like to get rid of it because I feel guilty. What do I do to make this right with the community?
  2. Hitman Sparky

    Hitman Sparky User

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    If you honestly didn't know he was a scammer before hand, I don't think that will result in a punishment. If you did previously know that might get you into a bit of trouble. But be careful who you trade/receive items from.
  3. |Fever| Frosty

    |Fever| Frosty New User

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    So I can sell it freely on the market? I don't feel like that's right. Why would he give it for free?
  4. Hitman Sparky

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    One thing first: Can you confirm via SteamRep check that he is indeed a scammer?
  5. DemoPan[PPM]

    DemoPan[PPM] New User

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    ) Is he marked a scammer on steamrep? people could just be saying because they are being "silly" saying someone is a "scammer" for selling more then spreadsheet or whatever. if not which he proabbly isn't you're fine
    edit:hitman pushed his out a couple of seconds before mine =P
  6. |Fever| Frosty

    |Fever| Frosty New User

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    His name doesn't come up when I search it. The people on the server said so.
  7. |Fever| Frosty

    |Fever| Frosty New User

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    I checked his steam profile. he actually has a +rep from someone saying good trader.
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    |Fever| Frosty New User

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    How do I do that? His url is IPhoneRock.
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  12. Hitman Sparky

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    He has neutral reputation. Since he has this, you have nothing to worry about. But in the future, be sure to do lookups before you trade/receive items from people.
  13. |Fever| Frosty

    |Fever| Frosty New User

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    Okay, thanks a lot man!
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  14. DataStorm

    DataStorm Retired Staff

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    and find servers that use the SR plugin to keep out scammers.
  15. gukingofheart

    gukingofheart New User

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    +rep on steam profiles can be obtained easily. Even marked scammers have these.
  16. Nathan Cash

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    I would like to further note that even if he was marked as a scammer, you can not get in trouble for trading with him if the hat was worth less than 8 keys. Despite this, I suggest not taking/buying ANYTHING from someone who is a marked scammer. But in this case he is not marked so you're fine :)