This guide provides practical steps to help users recognize and avoid common scams on Steam and related gaming platforms such as Dota 2 and CS:GO.


Issue:
• Scammers may imitate your friends by copying their usernames and profile pictures, then request to “borrow” items.

Prevention:
• Assign unique nicknames to your real friends on Steam to easily distinguish them.
Right-click your friend’s name → “Add Nickname” → enter a unique name.



Issue:
• Scammers send trade offers claiming that Steam Wallet funds will be added to your account once you accept the trade.

Prevention:
• Such trades are fraudulent. Decline the offer immediately, take a screenshot for documentation, and report the user through their Steam profile.


Issue:
• You may receive messages or links to websites promising free items, bonuses, or money. These sites often steal login credentials.

Prevention:
• Do not log in to any unverified site. If you accidentally did:
⇀ Change your Steam and email passwords immediately.
⇀ Verify that your email recovery options have not been altered.
⇀ Contact Steam Support if you have lost access to your account.

4. Quick-Switch or Fast-Trade Scams

Issue:
• During trades, scammers may swap valuable items for cheaper ones at the last moment, taking advantage of lag or distraction.

Prevention:
• Before clicking “Make Offer,” review both trade windows carefully.
• Monitor the lower trade log box for any item changes.

5. Renamed or Misrepresented Items

Issue:
• Scammers rename inexpensive items to appear rare or expensive (e.g., renaming a normal courier to “Unusual Lil Nova”).

Prevention:
• Check the item’s original name, effects, and market value. Verify through the Steam Market or reputable community sources before purchasing.

6. Swap Trade Manipulation

Issue:
• Scammers may create trades where you unknowingly offer your own item instead of receiving theirs, reversing sender and receiver roles.

Prevention:
• Always confirm who is offering and who is receiving in the trade window.
• Avoid rushing into deals that appear “too good to be true.”

➣ ➣ Submitting a Steam Support Ticket

• If you have been scammed:
⇀ Create a new Steam Support account.
⇀ Submit a Support Ticket detailing the incident.
⇀ Include all relevant evidence such as screenshots, trade URLs, and chat logs.
⇀ The more complete your report, the higher the chance of recovering your items or account.

Here is a GUIDE on how to write a Steam Support Ticket:

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Remember: USE YOUR BRAIN MTFKER.

• Stay cautious, verify every trade, and never share your login details or personal information. Awareness is your best defense against scams.


Tip: If you’ve been scammed, create a new Steam Support account. Use this account to submit a Ticket Report containing all relevant details about the incident. The more evidence you provide, the greater your chances of recovering your account and items.

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