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Invalid 76561198053193608 (Trader 4 LIFE)

Discussion in 'Archived Reports' started by Zomby, Aug 13, 2012.

  1. Zomby

    Zomby New User

    Messages:
    7
    Steam:
    STEAM_0:1:26754737
    Victim:
    steamID: Zomby
    steamID32: STEAM_0:1:26754737
    steamID64: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198013775203
    customURL: http://steamcommunity.com/id/zomby2d
    steamrepURL: http://steamrep.com/profiles/76561198013775203

    Scammer:
    steamID: Trader 4 LIFE
    steamID32: STEAM_0:0:46463940
    steamID64: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198053193608
    customURL:
    steamrepURL: http://steamrep.com/profiles/76561198053193608

    Screenshots:
    http://imgur.com/gBtYf

    Description: The guy seemed like a genuine newbie that didn't know much about trading. He offered Fable 3 Collection for some of my keys, added the game in the rade window (so that I could see he had it) then acted as if he didn't understand how to use keys. Got me to send one first before sending the game. Asked me how to use it and the just went offline. Fortunately I sent him a bundle key that wasn't worth much so my loss was minimal but I want to make sure he doesn't scam others. I can confirm that he activated the key (had a friend test it) but not on the acount he used to scam me.

    Code:
    Never tell your password to anyone.
    Trader 4 LIFE: hi
    Zomby: hi
    Trader 4 LIFE: i have fable 3 collection and wanted a couple of your keys
    Zomby: ok, what were you interested in?
    Trader 4 LIFE: beat hazard, rig n roll, zombie shooter 2 ?
    Trader 4 LIFE: is that to much?
    Zomby: is your fable tradable or key?
    Trader 4 LIFE: tradeable
    Zomby: that's good, I can do that trade
    Trader 4 LIFE: ok cool
    You have accepted the trade request from Trader 4 LIFE.
    Trader 4 LIFE: oh i dont know about that though you could send them
    Zomby: keys are just text (letters and numbers) and you add them to your steam account
    Trader 4 LIFE: oh i want to play them but i dont want to send my game first
    Zomby: well, I have no idea who you are but my rep speaks for itself
    Trader 4 LIFE: i have to much to lose
    Zomby: well if you're not confortable with this, I'll let you finc someone who has tradable items then
    Trader 4 LIFE: ok what if you send something then i send game then i get the rest?
    Zomby: I could probably do that, do you have a steamtrades profile yet?
    Trader 4 LIFE: i dont have 100$ on here lol only like 30 or something
    Zomby: yeah, I just saw that.... it'S laways a question of trust is it :s
    Trader 4 LIFE: what is?
    Zomby: trading with keys, and figuring out who goes first
    Trader 4 LIFE: oh
    Zomby: allright, I'll send you the Rig n roll key, then you send the game, then I'll send you the other 2
    Zomby: would that be ok with you?
    Zomby: I got a great rep, I'M not gonna do anything to mess it up
    Trader 4 LIFE: i guess witch ever key
    Trader 4 LIFE: how do i know it works?
    Zomby: I'll walk you through it, seeing as you apparently never activated a game that way before
    Trader 4 LIFE: i havent lol
    Zomby: Allright, here it is:
    Zomby: Rig 'N Roll
    7M055-PM4BM-V5NCC
    Trader 4 LIFE: ok what do i do with that?
    Zomby: On the lower left corner of your Steam client, you have a little + sing and the text "ADD A GAME..."
    Trader 4 LIFE: yea
    Zomby: (or wahtever it is if you'Re not in english)
    Zomby: if you click there, and choose "Activate a product on Steam", you get a product activation window
    Zomby: By clicking "next" then "I AGREE", you get a box where you can enter the key
    Trader 4 LIFE: sorry lol
    Trader 4 LIFE: my internet gets me
    Trader 4 LIFE: sometimes
    Trader 4 LIFE: i click next?
    Zomby: yes
    Zomby: then you click on "I agree" to the Steam terms
    Trader 4 LIFE: ok then put in code?
    Trader 4 LIFE is now Offline.
    
  2. XE_ManUp

    XE_ManUp Retired Staff

    Messages:
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    Steam:
    STEAM_0:1:5021657
    The problem is that you stated the key was for Rig n' Roll. If it was redeemed, it was not on the reported account: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198053193608/games?tab=all.

    Per the SteamRep Investigative Policy, I am not 100% sure that there is anything we can do about this particular situation. This is listed as part of the section "Reports we do not investigate: #1 - Game key or Activation code scams (It's usually impossible to verify the key or activation code in question, trades of this nature are outside of SteamRep investigative policy.)"

    I will have someone else look at this thread as well. I agree that what happened was shady. But proving it is another story.
  3. XE_ManUp

    XE_ManUp Retired Staff

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    Steam:
    STEAM_0:1:5021657
    Confirmed with an admin for the reasons mentioned above. I certainly apologize, but I have to mark this report as invalid.