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What's the deal behind this?

Discussion in 'SteamRep General Discussion' started by Roudydogg1, Mar 7, 2014.

  1. Roudydogg1

    Roudydogg1 ‎ SteamRep Admin Friend Community

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    Roudydogg1, Mar 7, 2014
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  2. [G²] Scatman

    [G²] Scatman New User

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    Most likely so it's very easy to see/track for admins, but then again...
    ...not sure why it's not hidden for everyone BUT admins
    [G²] Scatman, Mar 7, 2014
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  3. Roudydogg1

    Roudydogg1 ‎ SteamRep Admin Friend Community

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    I just assumed that naturally it was a large infraction, however seeing as all the websites to offenses have now been closed (UTC no longer existing, ect) I really couldn't see the reasoning for the public display of information.
    Roudydogg1, Mar 7, 2014
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  4. SilentReaper(SR)

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    we in some rare cases give more information for a scammer was really doing bad stuff. as for the "closed" websites...
    Rawr is indeed taken down
    UTC/UHC is also, but those bans can be found on MCT, for they moved over to there.
    SOP still exist afaik.

    so if you do a little effort on searching, you could prolly turn up the ban on MCT and/or the topic/posts on SOP.
    SilentReaper(SR), Mar 8, 2014
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  5. Roudydogg1

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    Reason was "cfg_import" which I see a lot on our own sourcebans from when it was newly ued.

    Thanks though!
    Roudydogg1, Mar 8, 2014
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    Most of the time those profiles with emails and other personal information displayed appear because the scammer either massively f✿✿✿ed with someones paypal (Large chargeback for example) or something else very serious. The information is there as an identifier for you to check. If someone gives you an email address you can google search it and it'll come up. Honestly I've managed to avoid so many issues by asking for someones email before they send the money. These checks take a few seconds but can save you hundreds/thousands.

    If someone adds you and something like this comes up when you search SR, run the hell away.
    Chaos, Mar 8, 2014
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  7. Ninja Otter With A Taco

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    Why exactly would a link to someone's Facebook account help with any of what you just said. Also the thing is, people can just make new email accounts, so it wouldn't necessarily help much.
    Ninja Otter With A Taco, Mar 9, 2014
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  8. SilentReaper(SR)

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    SilentReaper(SR), Mar 9, 2014
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  9. Roudydogg1

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    Awesome, thanks for the great answer - just what I was wondering :)
    Roudydogg1, Mar 11, 2014
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