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I got scammed out of an unusual hat
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#1
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http://steamcommunity.com/id/fme20x/

was impersonating

http://steamcommunity.com/id/fme20xx/

and initiated a paypal for unusual hat trade with me. I should have done more research on him to see the painfully obvious warning signs...

I know there isn't much I can do. I reported him on steam but i don't know what good THAT will do. But if there is additional steps i can take to either get my hat back, get paid ofor it, or get a duplicate from valve or something, I need to know.

Anything. Anything at all.

http://steamcommunity.com/id/fme20x/

was impersonating

http://steamcommunity.com/id/fme20xx/

and initiated a paypal for unusual hat trade with me. I should have done more research on him to see the painfully obvious warning signs...

I know there isn't much I can do. I reported him on steam but i don't know what good THAT will do. But if there is additional steps i can take to either get my hat back, get paid ofor it, or get a duplicate from valve or something, I need to know.

Anything. Anything at all.
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#2
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Why are you posting it here, the steam rep forums is a better option. Report here with evidence http://forums.steamrep.com/forums/report/

Why are you posting it here, the steam rep forums is a better option. Report here with evidence http://forums.steamrep.com/forums/report/
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#3
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This is my trading account.
I have been impersonated before.
Please make sure you're dealing with the real me before you agree to a trade. Add my profile from my SourceOP rep page.

This is my trading account.
I have been impersonated before.
Please make sure you're dealing with the real me before you agree to a trade. Add my profile from my SourceOP rep page.
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#4
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claim your account got hijacked via remote desktop, and dont report it as an impersonation...

thats the only way to get it back

claim your account got hijacked via remote desktop, and dont report it as an impersonation...

thats the only way to get it back
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#5
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what unsuual was it

what unsuual was it
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#6
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stonedchinamanwhat unsuual was it

DBD Hive Minder

[quote=stonedchinaman]what unsuual was it[/quote]

DBD Hive Minder
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#7
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your first post here is about getting scammed, alright the tf.tv detectives are on the case

your first post here is about getting scammed, alright the tf.tv detectives are on the case
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#8
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lol he even joined the same steam groups.

lol he even joined the same steam groups.
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#9
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one has less than 500 hours, The other has 2800 hours

The fake has 20 friends, how can u really think this is his real account?

one has less than 500 hours, The other has 2800 hours

The fake has 20 friends, how can u really think this is his real account?
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#10
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On the one hand I want to sympathize, on the other hand you have to be retarded to get scammed, the profile doesn't even look legit lol.

On the one hand I want to sympathize, on the other hand you have to be retarded to get scammed, the profile doesn't even look legit lol.
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#11
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shit doawg

shit doawg
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#12
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Thanks for the snarky "greater than thou" comments guys. That really helps the situation at hand. You guys have been great. really.

I fucking get it ok? Sorry to bother you with my issue. Ill take it elsewhere where someone can actually help me. Thanks for nothing.

Thanks for the snarky "greater than thou" comments guys. That really helps the situation at hand. You guys have been great. really.

I fucking get it ok? Sorry to bother you with my issue. Ill take it elsewhere where someone can actually help me. Thanks for nothing.
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#13
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Don't mention it

Don't mention it
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#14
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ToasterWhy are you posting it here, the steam rep forums is a better option. Report here with evidence http://forums.steamrep.com/forums/report/

thanks for actually being helpful

[quote=Toaster]Why are you posting it here, the steam rep forums is a better option. Report here with evidence http://forums.steamrep.com/forums/report/[/quote]

thanks for actually being helpful
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#15
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my advice was the only one you shouldve followed...

y4 bl0w

my advice was the only one you shouldve followed...

y4 bl0w
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#16
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Unless it was a 3rd party program (like the remote hijacking flame mentioned) or a phishing link, I don't think Valve will restore your items. I was scammed through a phishing link and they returned my items with a letter saying they only returned my items as a courtesy because it was the first time it happened and that any real money traded with third party programs (like paypal) are outside the scope of Valve and what they can help you with.

Unless it was a 3rd party program (like the remote hijacking flame mentioned) or a phishing link, I don't think Valve will restore your items. I was scammed through a phishing link and they returned my items with a letter saying they only returned my items as a courtesy because it was the first time it happened and that any real money traded with third party programs (like paypal) are outside the scope of Valve and what they can help you with.
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#17
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MikisabrobotThanks for the snarky "greater than thou" comments guys. That really helps the situation at hand. You guys have been great. really.

I fucking get it ok? Sorry to bother you with my issue. Ill take it elsewhere where someone can actually help me. Thanks for nothing.

I would probably take more than 3 seconds to make sure someone is legit if im trading a digital item for real currency. I am greater than thou.

[quote=Mikisabrobot]Thanks for the snarky "greater than thou" comments guys. That really helps the situation at hand. You guys have been great. really.

I fucking get it ok? Sorry to bother you with my issue. Ill take it elsewhere where someone can actually help me. Thanks for nothing.[/quote]

I would probably take more than 3 seconds to make sure someone is legit if im trading a digital item for real currency. I am greater than thou.
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#18
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ayy lmao

ayy lmao
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#19
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I still believe there should be something on the homepage explaining we're not here to worry about you making bad decisions and getting scammed.

I still believe there should be something on the homepage explaining we're not here to worry about you making bad decisions and getting scammed.
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