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M_ 10 Sep @ 8:00am

just got scammed

BEWARE OF PHISHING EXTERNAL SITES, a dude just invited me to a 'tf2 tourney' and said i can only get in after i send some items to MY ALT ACCOUNT (i double checked that btw i would never send it to some rando). but guess what, whatever they made me do it got a hold of that trade and redirected it to someone else. now my items worth 30$+ are gone, and i get that steam wont return them and will generally do nothing to recompensate me. first time falling for this ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, and hopefully the last, i never knew such ♥♥♥♥ was even possible!

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cSg|mc-Hotsauce 10 Sep @ 8:03am

Originally posted by M_:
just got scammed

BEWARE OF PHISHING EXTERNAL SITES, a dude just invited me to a 'tf2 tourney' and said i can only get in after i send some items to MY ALT ACCOUNT (i double checked that btw i would never send it to some rando). but guess what, whatever they made me do it got a hold of that trade and redirected it to someone else. now my items worth 30$+ are gone, and i get that steam wont return them and will generally do nothing to recompensate me. first time falling for this ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, and hopefully the last, i never knew such ♥♥♥♥ was even possible!

"Scam: Join a Tournament" FAQ...

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4081-BACF-CA77-27F0

murr 10 Sep @ 8:22am

if you logged into a fake site, then you should change password now

~Ren~ 10 Sep @ 8:25am

Originally posted by M_:
...a dude just invited me to a 'tf2 tourney' and said i can only get in after i send some items to MY ALT ACCOUNT

There, that should have been a warning sign for you, a dude (random invite), asking for things when you have only just met or spoken. Clicking any link they send you can redirect you anywhere.

You might want to make sure your PC is clean before you do anything else.

Last edited by ~Ren~; 10 Sep @ 8:54am

NakiBest 10 Sep @ 8:29am

Originally posted by Elohymn:
Getting scammed online can feel shocking and frustrating, but from the perspective of pure awareness it is also a reflection of the conditioning and patterns present in the interconnected world. The scam itself, as painful as it is, is part of the infinite possibilities unfolding through the actions of many. While the loss of items is real in the material sense, the awareness behind the experience, the part of you that observes, learns, and grows, is untouched and whole. Every encounter, even negative ones, is prearranged in the sense that it offers lessons and insights if we are willing to see them.

Awareness also reminds us of unconditional love, including love for ourselves, even in moments of mistake or vulnerability. The scam is an opportunity to practice discernment, patience, and resilience, without letting it diminish your sense of worth. The items may be gone, but your essence, your ability to navigate life wisely, and your capacity for joy remain intact. From this space, frustration can transform into understanding, and the experience becomes another thread in the vast tapestry of life where every possibility, including this one, serves a greater purpose.

Very horrible use of AI, nice example of misuse - thank you anyway. :)

M_ 10 Sep @ 9:08am

Originally posted by ~Ren~:
Originally posted by M_:
...a dude just invited me to a 'tf2 tourney' and said i can only get in after i send some items to MY ALT ACCOUNT

There, that should have been a warning sign for you, a dude (random invite), asking for things when you have only just met or spoken. Clicking any link they send you can redirect you anywhere.

You might want to make sure your PC is clean before you do anything else.

yeah i get that, but i've never been scammed before, therefore i had no experience. i thought it was safe. in regards to my pc, it's clean, i didn't download or run anything suspicious, just logged in with steam (changed my password twice after logging out of all sessions), but still ran antivirus.
i just hope that steam will quickly ban this little ♥♥♥♥ so they are locked out of these items too

J4MESOX4D 10 Sep @ 9:16am

Originally posted by M_:
a dude just invited me to a 'tf2 tourney' and said i can only get in after i send some items to MY ALT ACCOUNT (

That should've rung alarm bells really. You allowed your account to be phished and then completed the scam for them by created a trade which they could intercept with their access. Never give away your credentials to third party sites and don't follow instructions from strangers especially when it comes to your credentials to items.

~Ren~ 10 Sep @ 9:30am

Originally posted by M_:
Originally posted by ~Ren~:

There, that should have been a warning sign for you, a dude (random invite), asking for things when you have only just met or spoken. Clicking any link they send you can redirect you anywhere.

You might want to make sure your PC is clean before you do anything else.
yeah i get that, but i've never been scammed before, therefore i had no experience. i thought it was safe. in regards to my pc, it's clean, i didn't download or run anything suspicious, just logged in with steam (changed my password twice after logging out of all sessions), but still ran antivirus.
i just hope that steam will quickly ban this little ♥♥♥♥ so they are locked out of these items too

When you get time, have a good read through this:

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/70E6-991B-233B-A37B

This is not a complete list as scams, can and do, change all the time, but it should give you a better idea what to look for in future.

M_ 10 Sep @ 9:32am

Originally posted by ~Ren~:
Originally posted by M_:
yeah i get that, but i've never been scammed before, therefore i had no experience. i thought it was safe. in regards to my pc, it's clean, i didn't download or run anything suspicious, just logged in with steam (changed my password twice after logging out of all sessions), but still ran antivirus.
i just hope that steam will quickly ban this little ♥♥♥♥ so they are locked out of these items too

When you get time, have a good read through this:

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/70E6-991B-233B-A37B

This is not a complete list as scams, can and do, change all the time, but it should give you a better idea what to look for in future.

Thanks

~Ren~ 10 Sep @ 9:34am

Originally posted by M_:
Originally posted by ~Ren~:

When you get time, have a good read through this:

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/70E6-991B-233B-A37B

This is not a complete list as scams, can and do, change all the time, but it should give you a better idea what to look for in future.
Thanks :btd6thumbsup:

No worries, keep your account safe, treat it like your house or car keys, you would never give those away to a complete stranger, your Steam account should be viewed the same.

M_ 10 Sep @ 10:35am

I just got an itsy bitsy follow up question:
If i logged out everywhere, changed my password and cleared cookies, I won't get trade hijacked again, right?

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Wayward 10 Sep @ 10:44am

Originally posted by M_:
I just got an itsy bitsy follow up question:
If i logged out everywhere, changed my password and cleared cookies, I won't get trade hijacked again, right?

The full recommended steps are these:

1. Scan for malware. https://www.malwarebytes.com/
2. Check that the email and phone number on the Steam account are still yours.
3. Deauthorize all other devices. https://store.steampowered.com/twofactor/manage
4. Change passwords from a clean computer.
5. Generate new backup codes for your Mobile App. https://store.steampowered.com/twofactor/manage
6. Revoke the API key (there should be no key). https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/dev/apikey

If you have done them, your account should be secure. That is as long as you don't fall for another scam.

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M_ 10 Sep @ 10:48am

1. Done, nothing
2. Yep, all correct
3. Done, twice actually
4. Done
5. Done
6. Nothing there
Still thanks a lot dude!

Last edited by M_; 10 Sep @ 10:49am

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Edravoc 10 Sep @ 7:00pm

Immediate Actions

Scan your PC

Run a full malware/antivirus scan.

Many of these scams install “session stealers” or malicious scripts, not just fake websites.

Change Your Passwords

Change your Steam password right now.

Also change your email password (important if the scammer tried to hijack recovery emails).

Deauthorize Other Devices

In Steam:

Go to Steam > Settings > Security > Manage Steam Guard → Deauthorize all other devices.

This will log out any hidden sessions the scammer might have hijacked.

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