Accepted Report: 76561198378180174 - ([TF2] Team Fortress 2 Items)

Scam Report

Report Type: [Item Fraud] Quick-switch trade scam or attempt
Virtual item type involved: [TF2] Team Fortress 2 Items

Accused profile: 76561198378180174

Victim profile: 76561198078135947

What happened? Description:

Not sure if this is enough evidence, I've just been dealing with constant scammers. I even offered to just give him the hat. But he tried to scam me which really annoyed me. I'm going to start reporting all the people who try and scam me from here on out, just so sick of seeing them.

Basically he tried to get me to trade with middle man https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198344885426/
| steamname: [FP] Dr. McKay
| steam3ID: [U:1:384619698]
| steamID32: STEAM_0:0:192309849
| steamID64: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198344885426
| customURL: https://steamcommunity.com/id/-SteamOfficialSoftware-
| steamrep: https://steamrep.com/profiles/76561198344885426

who tried to get me to trade to a level 1 bot called item database to make sure the item was not glitched (c'mon seriously, the oldest virtual scam ever) . I did not go through with the trade for obvious reasons.

It may be possible he is just oblivious, but I seriously doubt it.​

Provide Evidence:

See attached screenshots​

hi?
are you busy?

[22:37]
Optometrist Prime:
kinda y

[22:37]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
just wondering if your tf2 items up for trade?
i have a good offer

[22:37]
Optometrist Prime:
what were you thinking

[22:37]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
do you have unusual that up for trade?

Steam Community :: [T9k] MoleManMike :: Item Inventory
https://steamcommunity.com/id/Molemanmike/inventory/

tell me what do you want okay?
i'm interested your Strange Torcher's Tabard , Strange Specialized Killstreak Degreaser , Strange Big Topper and Strange Sole Mate
can i offer 1 unusual for it
is that ok with you?

[22:39]
Optometrist Prime:
Let me review it, currently in a game

[22:39]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
yes i know but response me a bit
i can make an offer okay?

[22:49]
Optometrist Prime:
What unusual were you thinking of trading for those?
I'd like to keep the unusual sole mate, its my faourite hat and favourite effect

[22:49]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
do you accept unusual taunt?
its ok mate
do you accept unusual taunt?

[22:50]
Optometrist Prime:
The zoomin broom?

[22:50]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
do you want that?
i trade my zoomin broom if you want

[22:51]
Optometrist Prime:
You know what, I'm going to hve to say no, I got all these as a gift
well except the big topper
I can give you the big topper

[22:52]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
big topper only?

[22:52]
Optometrist Prime:
Yeah, but for free

[22:52]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
no
i dont accept free mate

[22:53]
Optometrist Prime:
Okay, what would you trade for it?

[22:53]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
can i offer it 2 keys
is that ok?

[22:53]
Optometrist Prime:
Yup

[22:53]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
ok
iII send you my 2 keys now
do you have mobile authenticator?

[22:53]
Optometrist Prime:
yup

[22:53]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
ok sending it now
btw , can i ask something before we trade?

[22:54]
Optometrist Prime:
yeah

[22:54]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
how and where did you get your Strange Big Topper?

[22:54]
Optometrist Prime:
I unboxed it

[22:54]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
i just want to make it sure , because my last trading i got some bugged items i lost my 200 keys after i recieve a bugged items
i hope you understand my concern

[22:54]
Optometrist Prime:
I sure do

[22:55]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
im just being careful now here but i want you too also

[22:55]
Optometrist Prime:
You cancheck the item history on backpack.tf

[22:55]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
do you have assurance for your Strange Big Topper?
isee
if you dont mind can we both undergo item checking by helping some steam official to help to check both our items , so that both of us we assure our items isn't affected those bugged items
help me to cooperate okay?
steam official checking 2-3mins only

[22:56]
Optometrist Prime:
....

[22:56]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
after he check it he we will going to distribute both our offer's
ive seen this process before
lets help me to cooperate okay?

[22:57]
Optometrist Prime:
Okay give me like 5 minutes

[22:57]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
ok
but
iII contact steam official now
okay?

[22:58]
Optometrist Prime:
Why is it you think the item is bugged
Also why go through the effort when I offered to just give you the item?

[22:58]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
im just being careful now here
because so many affected bugged items nowadays
i hope you understand me

[22:58]
Optometrist Prime:
An old friend of mine used to scam kids using the same story

[22:58]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
there's nothing to worry our items not leave or taken both in our inventory
you dont need to worry mate
ive seen this process before
our items not gone or taken both in our inventory
i swear
okay?

[22:59]
Optometrist Prime:
Okay Im interested

[22:59]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
i hit you up when i already added steam official
you never heard item checking since you have steam account?
i think soooo
i added one steam official but he didn't accept me yet

Steam Community :: [FP] Dr. McKay
Steam Official™ ːmacfaceː Moderator of /r/GlobalOffensiveTrade (/u/Dr. McKay) ːmacfaceː Reddit | CashREP
https://steamcommunity.com/id/-SteamOfficialSoftware-/

if he accept you ask him about items checking
also please respect and response him always
okay?
he accept me now
how about you mate?

[23:05]
Optometrist Prime:
need a three way group chat

[23:05]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
ok
im ready

[23:13]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
done sent my 2 keys to his program
how about you mate?

[23:21]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
mate?
still with me?
are you there?

[23:54]
Optometrist Prime:
Dude, that seemed way to scammy
gotta work on it a bit

The three way group chat with middlescammer

[Yesterday, 23:05]
Optometrist Prime:
how this go down fam

[Yesterday, 23:05]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Greetings trader's.

[Yesterday, 23:05]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
hello sir
thanks for accepting us

[Yesterday, 23:05]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Alright Trader's, Kindly tell me what are the items that are involve in this trade? So that i can note it down.

[Yesterday, 23:05]
Optometrist Prime:
2 keys on Mole man side, 1 strange big topper on my side

[Yesterday, 23:06]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
it's about my 2keys sir

[Yesterday, 23:06]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Alright, Just follow my instructions carefully cause i don't want to waste my time in here. I have many transactions to handle and to be assisted. Understood?

[Yesterday, 23:07]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
yes understood

[Yesterday, 23:07]
Optometrist Prime:
Understood

[Yesterday, 23:08]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
I am going to check both of your items & offers using the "Item Database" - The tool which has the privelege and access to Steam Database for getting your items verified also to gather informations about it.

[Yesterday, 23:08]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
okay

[Yesterday, 23:08]
Optometrist Prime:
Fascinating

[Yesterday, 23:09]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Let me remind you traders that this conversation is been recorded to serve as an evidence for both of your safety. We are always minding your safety here and give a secured trade and both of you here can reply on me. Okay?

[Yesterday, 23:09]
Optometrist Prime:
Good

[Yesterday, 23:09]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
okay

[Yesterday, 23:09]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Okay so both traders are ready? If yes, Kindly turn on your Steam Mobile Authenticators to connect on Steam.

[Yesterday, 23:10]
Optometrist Prime:
done

[Yesterday, 23:10]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
wait im log in my steam account on my phone now

[Yesterday, 23:10]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Traders status, both traders are ready?

[Yesterday, 23:10]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
it's done

[Yesterday, 23:10]
Optometrist Prime:
yup

[Yesterday, 23:10]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
im ready

[Yesterday, 23:11]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Okay both traders, send me your offers and the items that needs to get verified here: https://steamcommunity.com/tradeoffer/new/?partner=893165237&token=-6TA7on3
So that the Steam Database can check it. I will be checking both offers the same time.

[Yesterday, 23:11]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
okay
give me a sec to send my offer

[Yesterday, 23:12]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Both traders, keep me update if all done send the item offers, don't forget to confirm it into your Mobile Authenticator. Understood?

[Yesterday, 23:12]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
understood
confirming it now
done sent

[Yesterday, 23:13]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Hold on, Mr. [T9k] MoleManMike, Im waiting to your partner, Okay?

[Yesterday, 23:13]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
okay

[Yesterday, 23:13]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
How about you, Mr.Optometrist Prime?

[Yesterday, 23:14]
Optometrist Prime:
gimme a sec

[Yesterday, 23:14]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Keep me update if you done.

[Yesterday, 23:14]
Optometrist Prime:
once I die in game
done

[Yesterday, 23:16]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Don't forget to confirm it into your Mobile Authenticator. Understood?

[Yesterday, 23:16]
Optometrist Prime:
yeah not doin that

[Yesterday, 23:17]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
You need to confirm it so that SteamDatabase will check it at the same time, Okay?

[Yesterday, 23:17]
Optometrist Prime:
okay
done

[Yesterday, 23:18]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Make it sure.
Sent it again here : https://steamcommunity.com/tradeoffer/new/?partner=893165237&token=-6TA7on3
Don't forget to confirm it into your Mobile Authenticator.
Remember that our SteamDatabase cannot accept or decline any offers from both trader's! Understand me here?

[Yesterday, 23:21]
Optometrist Prime:
Haha, alright we are done here
dude I offered it for free
best of luck in your future endeavers

[Yesterday, 23:21]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Trader's, can i have your Trader Url.

[Yesterday, 23:22]
[T9k] MoleManMike:
https://steamcommunity.com/tradeoffer/new/?partner=417914446&token=4PryStsT

[Yesterday, 23:23]
Optometrist Prime:
im out

[Yesterday, 23:23]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Mr. Optometrist Prime, do you know how to find your Trade Url?
I want to finish this our process, Mr. Optometrist Prime.
Mr. Optometrist Prime.

[Yesterday, 23:26]
Optometrist Prime:
no longer interested have a nice day

[Yesterday, 23:26]
[FP] Dr. McKay:
Do you want "Permanent Trade Banned" here?

[Yesterday, 23:26]
Optometrist Prime:
sure

[FP] Dr. McKay and [T9k] MoleManMike have left the Chat

Whoops, overlap on 3 of the screenshots was pretty awful, updated #3 and some of the group chat ones so it overlaps enough to prove it is the entire conversation.

Oh and I forgot, account is likely the same guy. Same grammatical mistakes and writing style