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I just got conned D:

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DigitalMilk

I just got conned on Steam trades.

And I know I'm stupid for getting conned, but the guy I "traded" with had really good rep.

I created a support ticket, but is there any chance I'll actually get compensation or the guy will be served a hot plate of justice?

1 decade ago*

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tr4656

Nope you won't get compensation. Are you sure that guy wasn't a fake?

I guess be more careful in trading in the future.

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AJdandy

sucked that you got conned, was you trading keys? also that this was appropriate

1 decade ago
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BloodEmblem

Sadly, no for the most part. What did you lose?

1 decade ago
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sardanapal

Sorry for your troubles. Also, this is steamgifts.com, not steamtrades.com.

1 decade ago
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DigitalMilk

I know, but my thread would get buried by all the trading threads over there.

1 decade ago
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Jams

I doubt you'll get compensation. :/

1 decade ago
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simonli2575

I only see 1 positive comment, and no negative comments

1 decade ago
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kalekip1

Darn you!

1 decade ago
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zell963

Out of curiosity, how much rep was good rep? and they might get trade banned and possibly suspended (unless they have done this multiple times which they may get banned, idk though). You unfortunately will not get refunded.

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DigitalMilk

Enough rep to make the guy look legit. I bought Portal 2 for a couple dollars, so its not that big of a deal.

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Soulchief

So enough fake rep to make people think he's legit? lol

1 decade ago
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Soulchief

Also if you paid via paypal and not as a gift, file a claim for products not received.

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PointOMan

Of course, support will be happy to pay for all your future fuck ups as well.

1 decade ago
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Markers

Go to www.steamrep.com.Everyone checks there.

1 decade ago
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TheInsaneDump

You've been bamboozled!

You won't get compensated.

1 decade ago
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Sev501

Next time try checking them out on steamrep.com it might be one of the impostors and uhm post on steamtrades forum :D

1 decade ago
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Nintendan

Off topic, Checked steam rep and I got none. Da fu, I've done atleast 5 trades all good. :(.

1 decade ago
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twiz

SteamRep really only tracks bad people, those they consider bad people and the few they consider good people.

1 decade ago
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Jeyko

Compensation? Well you were stupid enough to get conned
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1 decade ago
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wojtek858

You even don't know how the things are working there? Most trades are for keys. The only way to be sure you won't get scammed is to use tradeables, which is only important with expensive games.

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Jeyko

I do not know? You have no idea how much I have traded in the past (especially during sales). Also, why would anyone agree to trade for a key. The trade is fully insecure.

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wojtek858

Yes it is. And people still trade for them, scam is rare. If you do only things in life that you are 100% sure, how can you have money in the bank (it can go bankrupt), drive a car (sb can hit you or jump before your wheels), etc. etc. etc. It's all about trust, you can't avoid risk.

1 decade ago
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steve19137

Put on your Batman suit.

1 decade ago
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BananaNation

More like his James Homes suit amirite?

1 decade ago
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Niern

Lol, I read title as "I just got corned D:"

1 decade ago
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adamofgreyskull

And due to crappy kerning, I just read that as: "I just got comed D:"

1 decade ago
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Incog

thanks to XKCD, I know what you just said.

1 decade ago
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iamcreasy

:(

http://www.steamgifts.com/forum/L08Vw/why-its-important-to-assume-people-are-decent

1 decade ago
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cats

There might be fakes with similar names and icons although it is easier to not trade with anyone with fewer than 100 games and +5 rep also the account should be at least 2 years old

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dlorT

That's why i don't trade for keys unless it's someone i know. Always trade for products that way you both can accept in the trade window. If you're trading for keys you're going to get conned eventually.

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Valzi

Trading keys is not safe. I got bad Dead Island keys that way once.

1 decade ago
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vidmavidma

Huzzah!

1 decade ago
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Closed 1 decade ago by DigitalMilk.