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Flasheriso

I found 2 accounts that did this ''fake giveaway'', I don't know if this is allowed and if it's not, where should I report it?

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AttackSlugD

What makes you think they're fake?

From the FAQ:

I think I spotted a fake giveaway, what should I do?

We typically allow all giveaways to run their course without judgement, and allow the giveaway creator a fair chance to prove themselves and to come through with the gift in the end. An exception is when the giveaway creator enters a description that clearly states the giveaway is fake, or if the description illustrates a lack of understanding of how the giveaway system works. Please refrain from posting any comments accusing the giveaway creator of posting a fake giveaway, and only create a support ticket if the giveaway is fake beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Flasheriso

There was only 1 entry, and they both did it 2 times.

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AttackSlugD

If they were group, whitelist or invite only GAs then they won't get credit for those giveaways anyway, so it doesn't especially matter.

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Flasheriso

Oh, then there is no problem, I though it was like ''cheating'' and they were getting extra ''reputation'' in the site, thank you.

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TempeteJoachim
(Super Moderator)

Check if these games are activated on the winners' account, if they are not you should create user reports with the reason "Misuse of giveaway feedback"

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Flasheriso

I just did that and you re right, only 1 had 1 game from that giveaways, thanks for telling me, I'm going to do a ticket

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dcrockerjr

I thought the same way when I first came here, the water is muddy though because on the one hand you have a few people tossing things back and forth amongst their bots/multis, on the other you have people trying to fight the bots with complex puzzles, hidden GA's, or using SGtools to give very specific entry requirements, so they end up with few entries in a legit way.

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thatsok9

1 entry doesn't mean it's fake...and it won't coun't in their CV anyway (unless it's a public GA of course, but if it's a public GA, it's not their fault that only 1 person entered)

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Tzaar

You only need 1 entry for public giveaways to get CV.

Even in group with just two people passing back and forth, they're increasing their sent/won ratio, which is important for getting into some groups, whitelists, etc, where they do start affecting others ....

Anything suspicious should always be reported. ;)

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thatsok9

You're right, I totally forgot about the ratio thing.... :p

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jatan11t
(Super Moderator)

Please create a support ticket. Thanks

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SleepyCat

Thanks for the report.

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Closed 8 years ago by SleepyCat.