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Declined Report: 76561198092056821 - ([TF2] Team Fortress 2 Items)

Discussion in 'Archived Reports' started by Squidtaco, Oct 2, 2019.

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  1. Squidtaco

    Squidtaco New User

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    Scam Report

    Report Type: [Other] Any other fraudulent behavior
    Virtual item type involved: [TF2] Team Fortress 2 Items

    Accused profile: 76561198092056821

    Victim profile: 76561198137672259

    What happened? Description:
    This account contacted me pretending to be another account of a privated trader "Darkahy Mastah" (https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198122827285). They linked me to the real deal's backpack.tf page, which hasn't been updated in 3 years. I played along until they requested me to make a Discord account, and follow instructions through screenshare to register at a site called "Bitskins". They eventually blocked me when they realized I was messing with them.​

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  2. Horse

    Horse Administrator SteamRep Admin

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    I need to see where this user linked you to a URL of someone else. I do not see this in the screenshots provided...therefore I see no intent to defraud with impersonation which is required to prove to make a report here.
    @Squidtaco
    Please update/provide what is needed.
  3. Squidtaco

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    Ah, I mistook the backpack link for another account when it is actually the same. Nevertheless, it's pretty obvious that this account was privated 3 years ago and is now owned by someone attempting to scam people and directing them to "Bitskins".
  4. Horse

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    You didn't read what I said.. I need to see a URL given to you by the accused that clearly directs you to another account which would be impersonation with INTENT to defraud... I do not see this in what you provided.
    Do you have this yes or no?
  5. Squidtaco

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    Yes, actually, I did read your message. I thought the backpack.tf link led to another account, and I was mistaken. Therefore, this report is not for impersonation.

    Rather, I'd like to direct your attention to them requesting me to use "Bitskins" to "get the full details" of my unusual, wanting me to make a Discord account to follow their steps in a browser before the trade.

    That's a pretty typical kind of "verification" scam, from what I gather. If you disagree and see nothing wrong with that, or will continue to ignore what I say in favor of pursuing the impersonation point, feel free to mark it as invalid.
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  7. Horse

    Horse Administrator SteamRep Admin

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    What link went to that account? I do not see this in the chat logs anywhere.
    Can you show me that - I don't want you to tell me it goes to that YOU must SHOW it... you must show it in the evidence.

    Asking you to use bitskins isn't a scam or anything related to it that I know of.
    Wanting you to use discord isn't either.

    I will give you one more reply and 24hours to provide it which includes that evidence to support this claim.
  8. Squidtaco

    Squidtaco New User

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    See this backpack link directly from the chatlog? The one that says their value is 13,806.81 keys? T h a t i s t h e l i n k

    The second image is the account the link leads to. The third is the impersonator's account.

    They're impersonating someone with a much larger backpack. The Steam IDs do NOT match up.

    Steam doesn't show the whole link itself because of the new UI update. Blame Gabe.

    If you really, genuinely do not believe me, bother checking their backpack yourself if you're capable of that.

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  9. Horse

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    See this image - where is the link?
    https://forums.steamrep.com/attachments/ugh-png.731826/

    I see no link anywhere. Therefore I can not review this - we MUST see the link where it shows proof of what you say.
    It doesn't matter what I believe - it is what you can prove plain and simple.
    Sorry I'm forced to decline this report.
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