Security compromised um yeah this was dumb anyways...

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CorollaGaming 22 Sep @ 3:51pm

The security of Steam feels more like now something to question. I have gotten multiple random people friending me, advertising me a potentially dangerous website and getting away with it. ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS; QUESTION EVERYTHING! edit: this was dumb but make fun of me yay

Last edited by CorollaGaming; 22 Sep @ 11:10pm

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TennyBlue 22 Sep @ 4:20pm

Every platform has these. Some scammers use a bunch of computers and smartphones with special software to spam people with scam links or messages that funnel users into the scam.

They spam on mass and make money because a small number of receivers are inexperienced and fall for the scams.

It's part of life, unfortunately. Be careful who you're messaging with. Try to watch some documentaries on how these scammers operate. Stay safe.

pckirk 22 Sep @ 4:22pm

steam security is 100% working. It is the userbase that is the problem

report, block, move on.

CorollaGaming 22 Sep @ 4:40pm

Hmm but its very prominent. And there are supposed scam games on Steam.

rawWwRrr 22 Sep @ 5:44pm

Google will link you to malicious websites. You'll find crypto scams on YouTube. Twitter. Facebook. Instgram. TikTok. You'll find people trying to scam others on these daily.

It behooves the user to be vigilant. It's the only way you can protect yourself. These websites won't do it for you. They'll try to limit it the best they can, but you are the final line in the sand.

󠀡󠀡 22 Sep @ 5:57pm

Originally posted by CorollaGaming:
ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS; QUESTION EVERYTHING!

Oh, thank you for this important tip! I would have, in fact, just handed over my login details to some random user and, for good measure, tossed in my credit card information too ...

76561198407601200 22 Sep @ 5:57pm

Originally posted by CorollaGaming:
The security of Steam feels more like now something to question. I have gotten multiple random people friending me, advertising me a potentially dangerous website and getting away with it. ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS; QUESTION EVERYTHING!

What is to be questioned about security? A friend request is a feature of Steam, if you receive one and the person is attempting to scam you report and block, the only way security would be compromised is if you voluntarily click malicious links ergo the security itself is fine however the account holder's actions can be questionable.

Dendrobates Tinctorius 22 Sep @ 6:06pm

Originally posted by CorollaGaming:
The security of Steam feels more like now something to question. I have gotten multiple random people friending me, advertising me a potentially dangerous website and getting away with it. ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS; QUESTION EVERYTHING!

im suspicious of your story... if thats even your real name!

Myrth the Plague 22 Sep @ 6:55pm

Originally posted by CorollaGaming:
The security of Steam feels more like now something to question. I have gotten multiple random people friending me, advertising me a potentially dangerous website and getting away with it. ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS; QUESTION EVERYTHING!

So what fps do you play with a large scammer base?

Shady Knights 22 Sep @ 7:24pm

Originally posted by pckirk:
steam security is 100% working. It is the userbase that is the problem

report, block, move on.

Hmm......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB8825V7DP4

CorollaGaming 22 Sep @ 9:15pm

Originally posted by Shady Knights:
Originally posted by pckirk:
steam security is 100% working. It is the userbase that is the problem

report, block, move on.

Hmm......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB8825V7DP4

Yeah Ik

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Nx Machina 22 Sep @ 9:41pm

Zero to do with security.

Your inventory is public showing what CS2 items you have.

You are in a group with 34,874 members. Anyone in that group could be sending you a friend request.

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The End. 22 Sep @ 10:00pm

Originally posted by pckirk:
steam security is 100% working. It is the userbase that is the problem

report, block, move on.

Exactly. Common sense is the best tool.

Originally posted by CorollaGaming:
Hmm but its very prominent.

You could start by making your inventory private, that would help a lot.

Last edited by The End.; 22 Sep @ 10:02pm

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eram 22 Sep @ 10:11pm

Originally posted by 󠀡󠀡:
Originally posted by CorollaGaming:
ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS; QUESTION EVERYTHING!
Oh, thank you for this important tip! I would have, in fact, just handed over my login details to some random user and, for good measure, tossed in my credit card information too ...

People do that here on steam every day

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Eagle_of_Fire 22 Sep @ 10:11pm

Originally posted by CorollaGaming:
The security of Steam feels more like now something to question. I have gotten multiple random people friending me, advertising me a potentially dangerous website and getting away with it. ALWAYS BE CAUTIOUS; QUESTION EVERYTHING!

How is this different to what it was already years ago?

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