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Accepted 76561198057873886

Discussion in 'Archived Reports' started by wickedplayer494, Jun 22, 2012.

  1. wickedplayer494

    wickedplayer494 Partner Community

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    Steam:
    STEAM_0:0:39891323
    Victim:
    steamID: wickedplayer494
    steamID32: STEAM_0:0:39891323
    steamID64: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198040048374
    customURL: http://steamcommunity.com/id/wickedplayer494
    steamrepURL: http://steamrep.com/profiles/76561198040048374

    Scammer:
    steamID: wickedplayer494
    steamID32: STEAM_0:0:48804079
    steamID64: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198057873886
    customURL:
    steamrepURL: http://steamrep.com/profiles/76561198057873886

    Screenshots:
    Chat: N/A (impersonator did not say anything within a minute of adding out of curiosity)
    Profile page: http://imgur.com/NGrHO
    Search page: http://imgur.com/1pcHb

    Description: I ran into this person wildly after he added me to my friends list. Having seen this scam attempt before, I added the impersonator out of curiosity. However, he did not budge after adding me.

    What's especially concerning is that the impersonator is listed first before the real me, which may lead to serious confusion if people are searching for me.

    The impersonator seems to have gone by other aliases before as well.

    Please keep me informed of any developments.
  2. CanadianInvasion

    CanadianInvasion Retired Staff

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    I'm not sure if this is an impersonation attempt or not to be honest. It could just be random coincidence as the internet can have multiple instances of the same name. Looking at the name and avatar history It doesn't look like he's out there to steal you identity (at least as of yet).

    Bit off topic but I will say that I met another CanadianInvasion while playing Counter-Strike. I checked him and in no way was he trying to impersonate me. It was simple random chance. With a generic name like yours (I am certainly not trying to bash on name choice), its bound to happen because there's always the xX694201337H4XoRXx generic names that kids think are so cool.

    Back on topic, I'll keep this thread open and monitor it from time to time. Another opinion from an admin would be very nice here.
  3. wickedplayer494

    wickedplayer494 Partner Community

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    Possibly. However, the other person added me to my friends list for some reason. I don't know what because of the fact that he didn't budge upon me accepting out of curiosity. I guess I'll see what another admin has to say.
  4. wickedplayer494

    wickedplayer494 Partner Community

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    His alias changed from my name to Прикол!, so I guess a bit more investigation is going to be needed.
  5. Ðiego™

    Ðiego™ Retired Staff

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    Marking now, thanks for the report.