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Invalid Report: 76561198389170978 - ([TF2] Team Fortress 2 Items)

Discussion in 'Archived Reports' started by BennyDo, Mar 1, 2024.

  1. BennyDo

    BennyDo New User

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    Scam Report

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

    Accused profile: 76561198389170978

    Victim profile: 76561198086854526

    What happened? Description:
    I encountered the trader on Backpack.tf, initally identified by the username ´itrem95´, who subsequently changed their username twice in rapid succesion. It is probale that they also contacted me using an alternative account, although I was unable to access those messages. Notably, the first link provided was clickable, while the second was not.

    I recogonized the scam and did not engage with it. I refrained from clicking on the link.​

    Provide Evidence:
    screenshot 1 chat screenshot 2 profile with (alot names)​

    [11:32]
    Benny44:
    hi itrem, i sold already the kit. sry.

    [11:32]
    Blond:
    oh
    i see
    how about your ausie?

    [11:32]
    Benny44:
    i wanna keep
    scattergun KS
    kit

    [11:33]
    Blond:
    how much?

    [11:34]
    Benny44:
    call me ur price

    [11:34]
    Blond:
    can you check first the current price at http://skindeal.net and marketplace.tf?
    so i can compare
    is that okay?

    [11:35]
    Benny44:
    i dont click any site :D
    SCAMMER
    idiot

    [11:45]
    Benny44:
    skinsdeals.net What is this ? Safe? :: Counter-Strike 2 General Discussions
    What is this ??
    https://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/0/3128289322278319145/

    why u gonna scam ppl?

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  2. Edward.

    Edward. SteamRep Admin Donator - Tier V

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    Due to changes in our investigative policy, we do not accept phishing/hijacking reports anymore. As such, I am archiving this report.

    http://forums.steamrep.com/threads/notice-changes-to-investigation-policy.47952/

    Please keep in mind that users posting phishing links are often phished/hijacked themselves (if not a brand new throwaway account) and their account is being used to try and hijack even more accounts. For that reason, it's best to leave these cases to Valve/Steam as we do not have the resources to handle such cases. Additionally, the victim would have to appeal their tag once they regained access to their account.

    We recommend you report the accused to Valve. In order to do that, you have to:

    1. Visit the accused's profile
    2. Click the MORE drop-down located at the top right of the page
    3. Choose REPORT VIOLATION.
    4. Select the violation, then describe it and provide the evidence
    5. Click SUBMIT REPORT.

    Click here to view an animated gif that shows how to report a violation.

    In addition, we have a (work in progress) guide on recovering from account hijackings, including what happened in your case. I recommend looking it over, contacting Steam Support about your items, and updating/running your anti-virus.

    http://forums.steamrep.com/threads/how-to-recover-from-a-hijack.86363