[In-Depth Guide] Tips To Avoid Being Scammed + What to do if you do get scammed

['FX']

How To Avoid Being Scammed + What to do if you do get scammed

WTFisMaName. Don't trust him. Not even with 1 gold.

I've been really annoyed about this issue. There are people in this game, that scam someone, then brag all over shout about what they just did. Maybe 10 minutes later, I hear some guy begging to have his money back, oh yay, another victim. In this post, I will try and keep you protected from scammers.

If you think most of this is common sense, good for you. This post is directed to people who are likely to get scammed, and thus should read through this. If you want me to add scammers to the list of examples, make a post.

Update Dec. 30 Updated end note to discuss selling/buying for real money.

Types of Scammers

First we will talk about ways to identify a possible scammer before trading with them. Before dealing with a person, it is good to think about how likely they are to screw you over.

Here are some ideas.

The Classic Scammer

http://www.kidbuxblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Scammer.jpg

These are people that scam for their personal gain. They are not the easiest to detect sometimes, but there are cues you can look for. Do they act suspicious, or seem to want to rush the trade? Are they willing to answer your questions? Do they open and close the trade window multiple times? (check carefully if the item being offered is the one you want) The good thing is that the victims of these people usually shout about this person, and being the smart person you are, you should know to avoid them. Sadly, there are many cases, such as Lazi, where well known scammers continue to be able to find new victims.

Examples: Lazi, lvvl, 0Saphire0, 2xPWNAGE, Klade, xxONExx, xcrasch, and many more.

The Troll

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/the_weirdo9/Random/Reaction%20face/trollface.png
Oh look, its Fortinet!

There are people in this game that play solely to piss off others. They will be haters, spam on shout, do whatever that annoys other players. This includes scamming. These people scam to make others angry and to perhaps for their personal gain. Be cautious in dealing with people that enjoy ruining the game for others.

Examples: Ladeith, Xestal, others..

The "Friend"

http://www.champagneheadache.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/backstabber.jpg

This one is so common...and happens so many times. It's happened to many people I know, I've fallen victim to it partially, so it deserves a part in this post.

Basically, you meet someone that seems pretty decent, alright to talk to. No problem with that, right? Until they ask to borrow some items, or even to use your account? This is the stupidest thing you could do until you get to know them better. I've seen so many threads about friends stealing items, accounts, whatever. If you've just recently met someone, and they are asking you for your money or your account, that's a red flag. Be cautious in who you trust.

But let me make this clear. I am not trying to say every single person that seems nice to you is out to scam you. There are genuinely nice people in this game that I would easily trust my account to. But again, make sure you know that they are trustworthy. Also, maybe see if they are generous to you as well, maybe reciprocating for your kindness.

So you've decided that the person seems alright, and you are in the trade window. If you've made it to this stage, here are some tips to avoid being scammed.

Scamming Techniques

Bait and Switch

The classic scam technique. The desired item is shown on the trade screen by the scammer, and then switched with a similar looking item that is most likely worth far less. It is also important to check for gold amounts too, the difference between 1,000,000 and 10,000,000 is quite a big one.

Also, make sure to carefully check the enchant level and stats of weapons/armor as well.

Price Inflation

This one is ridiculously simple, but I've seen it happen before... usually with obscure items.

Person A and B are going to work together to scam Person C. Let's use an example.

Person A shouts: Buying Ganoderma lucidum, 500k!

Person C checks the Black Trader, only to find one being sold by Person B, at only 150k! Person C excitedly buys the item, hoping to make a quick buck. Sadly, he later finds out that the item he bought wasn't worth anywhere near 150k, and person A and B have logged off.

Misinformation

This is an extension of the scam technique above. Always make sure you know what the item you are buying does. This happened to a friend of mine. He was told that the item, Phoenix Eye, was used to make the Cloak of Fire. There was no other reference price on the Black Trader, so he quickly paid 2 million for it, only to learn that

A. It could only be made by a Siras.
B. It was used to make Kataru Boots, only worth 500k-700k.

The lesson? Find out what that item does before buying it.

But wait! I got scammed already! What can I do?

http://change-your-ip.com/wp-content/uploads/image/scam.jpg
If you have read this guide, then you shouldn't let yourself fall victim to a scammer. But let's say it does happen. Sadly, there isn't much you can do. First off, asking the admins will not help. Scamming is not a technical related issue, so do not bother PMing them or posting in the Game Support/Feedback section.

However, there are things you can do to prevent others from being scammed. Warn your friends about this person, make a shout, maybe make a thread on the forum. If it's not a big deal, then don't make a big fuss about it. There is nothing more annoying than someone spamming shout complaining about losing 10k. People who see that end up ignoring the message anyways.

Ending Notes
But I will restate, avoiding getting scammed is not hard. If something is too good to be true, it probably is. Just follow what I've said in this guide, and be cautious.

Important Note: This isn't really related to scamming, but many people have gotten scammed through trades involving real money. Any deals that involve an exchange of gold for real money/items are against Com2uS rules. While you may not suffer consequences by engaging in these trades, think about it. Someone who disregards Com2uS rules can just as easily con you, right?

~FX

[fortinet]

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[TigerDawg]

Good guide FX, I've seen too many scammers too :(

[fortinet]

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['FX']

i loeveee u towee brooooo ahhhaaa

I dedicated the trollface picture to you bro.

Good guide FX, I've seen too many scammers too :(

Thanks, I hope this guide helps less experienced players avoid the bad people.

[val24]

]This thread should be a sticky :3

[iiobnuj]

It would be more helpful if EVERYONE who plays IMO would actually access the forums.

[BoredbitZs]

why not list examples too?
eg#1
scammer example: yisungeun
--i'd buy your fungi shield, buy mine first for 50k, okay?
then:
--i only have 52k, i buy ur shield for 20k, ok?
--get me levitation 3p in temple foc.
--since i know he's a scammer, i tried selling the shield for it's worth, but ignored him since then(i need a buyer T_T)

eg#2
scammer example: i forgot >_>
--selling weapB 30k!
--me: omg really?
--trades~
--wait
--swaps with recall scroll
--trade refused - -'

eg#3
scammer example: i forgot as well :3
--selling slam II 300k! (usual price: 1.5 mil)
--guildy: heheheh that noob, i go buy
--guildy lures for free to get slam II
--I show up, demand for the book and the dude logs off.
--guildy apologises profusely. zzzz.

[Exorcist]

[FONT="Palatino Linotype"]

These are people that scam for their personal gain. They are not the easiest to detect sometimes, but there are cues you can look for.

Uh you spelled "clues" wrong BTW xD

Nice guide too.

[iiobnuj]

This thread has made it into Stickies. Congrats

[KhanThe2nd]

Uh you spelled "clues" wrong BTW xD

Nice guide too.

Cues means signal :facepalm:






To many morons on teh interwebz.

[JJJ1011]

Nice guide fx!

I like that inflation thingy it's pretty funny but it would only work if the C person wasn't used to that item. But ya u r pro!!

['FX']

Uh you spelled "clues" wrong BTW xD

Nice guide too.

Was meant to be cues. Thanks for checking for me though.

This thread has made it into Stickies. Congrats

Thanks haha.

[veronica15!]

epic guide :3..

[txr2]

How To Avoid Being Scammed + What to do if you do get scammed

I've been really annoyed about this issue. There are people in this game, that scam someone, then brag all over shout about what they just did. Maybe 10 minutes later, I hear some guy begging to have his money back, oh yay, another victim. In this post, I will try and keep you protected from scammers.

If you think most of this is common sense, good for you. This post is directed to people who are likely to get scammed, and thus should read through this. If you want me to add scammers to the list of examples, make a post.

Types of Scammers

First we will talk about ways to identify a possible scammer before trading with them. Before dealing with a person, it is good to think about how likely they are to screw you over.

Here are some ideas.

The Classic Scammer

http://www.kidbuxblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Scammer.jpg

These are people that scam for their personal gain. They are not the easiest to detect sometimes, but there are cues you can look for. Do they act suspicious, or seem to want to rush the trade? Are they willing to answer your questions? Do they open and close the trade window multiple times? (check carefully if the item being offered is the one you want) The good thing is that the victims of these people usually shout about this person, and being the smart person you are, you should know to avoid them. Sadly, there are many cases, such as Lazi, where well known scammers continue to be able to find new victims.

Examples: Lazi, lvvl, 0Saphire0, many more.

The Troll

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/the_weirdo9/Random/Reaction%20face/trollface.png
Oh look, its Fortinet!

There are people in this game that play solely to piss off others. They will be haters, spam on shout, do whatever that annoys other players. This includes scamming. These people scam to make others angry and to perhaps for their personal gain. Be cautious in dealing with people that enjoy ruining the game for others.

Examples: Ladeith, Xestal, others..

The "Friend"

http://www.champagneheadache.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/backstabber.jpg

This one is so common...and happens so many times. It's happened to many people I know, I've fallen victim to it partially, so it deserves a part in this post.

Basically, you meet someone that seems pretty decent, alright to talk to. No problem with that, right? Until they ask to borrow some items, or even to use your account? This is the stupidest thing you could do until you get to know them better. I've seen so many threads about friends stealing items, accounts, whatever. If you've just recently met someone, and they are asking you for your money or your account, that's a red flag. Be cautious in who you trust.

But let me make this clear. I am not trying to say every single person that seems nice to you is out to scam you. There are genuinely nice people in this game that I would easily trust my account to. But again, make sure you know that they are trustworthy. Also, maybe see if they are generous to you as well, maybe reciprocating for your kindness.

So you've decided that the person seems alright, and you are in the trade window. If you've made it to this stage, here are some tips to avoid being scammed.

Scamming Techniques

Bait and Switch

The classic scam technique. The desired item is shown on the trade screen by the scammer, and then switched with a similar looking item that is most likely worth far less. It is also important to check for gold amounts too, the difference between 1,000,000 and 10,000,000 is quite a big one.

Also, make sure to carefully check the enchant level and stats of weapons/armor as well.

Price Inflation

This one is ridiculously simple, but I've seen it happen before... usually with obscure items.

Person A and B are going to work together to scam Person C. Let's use an example.

Person A shouts: Buying Ganoderma lucidum, 500k!

Person C checks the Black Trader, only to find one being sold by Person B, at only 150k! Person C excitedly buys the item, hoping to make a quick buck. Sadly, he later finds out that the item he bought wasn't worth anywhere near 150k, and person A and B have logged off.

Misinformation

This is an extension of the scam technique above. Always make sure you know what the item you are buying does. This happened to a friend of mine. He was told that the item, Phoenix Eye, was used to make the Cloak of Fire. There was no other reference price on the Black Trader, so he quickly paid 2 million for it, only to learn that

A. It could only be made by a Siras.
B. It was used to make Kataru Boots, only worth 500k-700k.

The lesson? Find out what that item does before buying it.

But wait! I got scammed already! What can I do?

http://images.mylot.com/userImages/images/postphotos/2381763.jpg

If you have read this guide, then you shouldn't let yourself fall victim to a scammer. But let's say it does happen. Sadly, there isn't much you can do. First off, asking the admins will not help. Scamming is not a technical related issue, so do not bother PMing them or posting in the Game Support/Feedback section.

However, there are things you can do to prevent others from being scammed. Warn your friends about this person, make a shout, maybe make a thread on the forum. If it's not a big deal, then don't make a big fuss about it. There is nothing more annoying than someone spamming shout complaining about losing 10k. People who see that end up ignoring the message anyways.

Ending Notes
But I will restate, avoiding getting scammed is not hard. If something is too good to be true, it probably is. Just follow what I've said in this guide, and be cautious.

~FX




hey can you take my name off the list im the new owner of lazi :/ n really hard to get lazi's rep back up :/you can telll alot of people im new owner in BIGMAMA SERVER ill really appreciate it

[txr2]

hey you there i had bought the lazi account an dits kinda hard gettting a rep back up with a really bad one already so ill be happy if u plz take my name off this post :/ tell anyone in bigmama server im a really cool good guy plz qutoe back if ?????????

[Dduck]

hey you there i had bought the lazi account an dits kinda hard gettting a rep back up with a really bad one already so ill be happy if u plz take my name off this post :/ tell anyone in bigmama server im a really cool good guy plz qutoe back if ?????????

Just stop please.You've attempted this "game" or "trick" so many times.

[Maters]

Just stop please.You've attempted this "game" or "trick" so many times.

Actually I don't think it's the same person.. nonetheless I've heard whomever owns Cali is still a scammer.. So I wouldn't trust either.

Sad to see it happen to two very nice people's accounts. (The original Lazi, and Caligrown)

[Dduck]

Actually I don't think it's the same person.. nonetheless I've heard whomever owns Cali is still a scammer.. So I wouldn't trust either.

Sad to see it happen to two very nice people's accounts. (The original Lazi, and Caligrown)

Well sht happens. :/

[Dduck]

Oh and Kovy if your still suffering lag turn your speed to 5 or 6 and it doesent seem much different but delags.Oh and my brI with it is like brIII so if you brIII with that speed I wonder what will happen, lol.

[KhanThe2nd]

Double posting is spamming as well as posting off topic.

[Dontbeadrag]

Nice job FX.

Hope it helps people. ^_^

[Sjisje]

Great guide, hope this will reduce the people complaining they are scammed.

['FX']

Great guide, hope this will reduce the people complaining they are scammed.

That's the general idea.

[txr2]

Actually I don't think it's the same person.. nonetheless I've heard whomever owns Cali is still a scammer.. So I wouldn't trust either.

Sad to see it happen to two very nice people's accounts. (The original Lazi, and Caligrown)

actullly no i am not ok the ill tell you the story of "lazi the scammer everyone knos'
okay we start off like hmmmm lets say 3 monthes ago okay i am originaly iRoCkEti n i was trying to get close to the sccammer lazi but then a month later he buys agabaga from original owner aka llvvll or ran i forgot lol then i think oringainl agbabag sells lazi to handsome10 witch gets scammed from sum one named ThunkMe witch i buy lazi from him on the second month i dont use lazi at alll agabga the orinaglin lazi scammes dymeis idk how u spell his name but he scames him of his wing wings then on the 3 month the oringinal lazi aka agbaga BUYS fkin ramz on siraz side and thats the story of scammer lazo now is ramz lv 35+ i think mag on siraz side

i was put on this case by myself to stop the scamming

so if any more questions PM me and ill gladly answer your ?????????

have a nice day peo[ple of IMO

[Dduck]

actullly no i am not ok the ill tell you the story of "lazi the scammer everyone knos'
okay we start off like hmmmm lets say 3 monthes ago okay i am originaly iRoCkEti n i was trying to get close to the sccammer lazi but then a month later he buys agabaga from original owner aka llvvll or ran i forgot lol then i think oringainl agbabag sells lazi to handsome10 witch gets scammed from sum one named ThunkMe witch i buy lazi from him on the second month i dont use lazi at alll agabga the orinaglin lazi scammes dymeis idk how u spell his name but he scames him of his wing wings then on the 3 month the oringinal lazi aka agbaga BUYS fkin ramz on siraz side and thats the story of scammer lazo now is ramz lv 35+ i think mag on siraz side

i was put on this case by myself to stop the scamming

so if any more questions PM me and ill gladly answer your ?????????

have a nice day peo[ple of IMO

Correction: It wasen't original lazi.

By the way it was really hard to understand that...

[txr2]

Just stop please.You've attempted this "game" or "trick" so many times.

lol what ever okay i am in SOULGUARDS we do not scam at all you can tell anyone in my guild i am IROCKETIthe originkla one

[txr2]

Correction: It wasen't original lazi.

By the way it was really hard to understand that...

and whom may are you ???????

[Dduck]

and whom may are you ???????

English?

I seriously can't understand you.

[txr2]

English?

I seriously can't understand you.

AND WHO ARE YOU?

english- who are you in game -.-

[Dduck]

AND WHO ARE YOU?

english- who are you in game -.-

Dduck-Bigmama, lanos

Julfjr- Devilang, lanos

(freinds account, just training for her)cookiez143-Devilang, lanos

XxDduckxX-Devilang, Siras

IOwnYou-Wadangka, Siras (I wan't IOY to find out about this so he can kick my ass:pI love messing with you IOY <3)

[Dduck]

Oh and I was Dduck from Devilang, Lanos but he got scammed.

[txr2]

Dduck-Bigmama, lanos

Julfjr- Devilang, lanos

(freinds account, just training for her)cookiez143-Devilang, lanos

XxDduckxX-Devilang, Siras

IOwnYou-Wadangka, Siras (I wan't IOY to find out about this so he can kick my ass:pI love messing with you IOY <3)

well kind sir u might not kno this casue you dont kno nothing about the story i was in it trying to get the scammer if you want to kno any thin ask 0oRamio0 in fkin game hahahaha that is proof living proof

[Dduck]

well kind sir u might not kno this casue you dont kno nothing about the story i was in it trying to get the scammer if you want to kno any thin ask 0oRamio0 in fkin game hahahaha that is proof living proof

No thanks, idiot.

[txr2]

No thanks, idiot.

ahahah sir casue you dont want the truth

[Maters]

actullly no i am not ok the ill tell you the story of "lazi the scammer everyone knos'
okay we start off like hmmmm lets say 3 monthes ago okay i am originaly iRoCkEti n i was trying to get close to the sccammer lazi but then a month later he buys agabaga from original owner aka llvvll or ran i forgot lol then i think oringainl agbabag sells lazi to handsome10 witch gets scammed from sum one named ThunkMe witch i buy lazi from him on the second month i dont use lazi at alll agabga the orinaglin lazi scammes dymeis idk how u spell his name but he scames him of his wing wings then on the 3 month the oringinal lazi aka agbaga BUYS fkin ramz on siraz side and thats the story of scammer lazo now is ramz lv 35+ i think mag on siraz side

i was put on this case by myself to stop the scamming

so if any more questions PM me and ill gladly answer your ?????????

have a nice day peo[ple of IMO

Wow I didn't understand that..

lol what ever okay i am in SOULGUARDS we do not scam at all you can tell anyone in my guild i am IROCKETIthe originkla one
I wouldn't count Soulguards as one of those guilds you'd think "oh yeah, those guys are trustworthy, I'd totally let them borrow something..." Not to mention, just because you're in a certain guild doesn't mean you're trustworthy. There's bad seeds in everything.

well kind sir u might not kno this casue you dont kno nothing about the story i was in it trying to get the scammer if you want to kno any thin ask 0oRamio0 in fkin game hahahaha that is proof living proof
Asking one other person (whom I flat out will say I don't like) doesn't really mean anything. Two people can go over a story very easily.

['FX']

Could you two argue somewhere else though?

[txr2]

Wow I didn't understand that..


I wouldn't count Soulguards as one of those guilds you'd think "oh yeah, those guys are trustworthy, I'd totally let them borrow something..." Not to mention, just because you're in a certain guild doesn't mean you're trustworthy. There's bad seeds in everything.


Asking one other person (whom I flat out will say I don't like) doesn't really mean anything. Two people can go over a story very easily.

why u dont like ramio ;-; she never did any thing and soulguards helps out more people then u kno stupid azz -.-

[txr2]

Could you two argue somewhere else though?

Srry FX :)

[yukime]

a thumbs up thread for u FX!:D
Its a great warning for everyone!

[WakingRage]

Txr2, you're a scammer. End of Story. Want to argue about it? Learn how to type in English first then start your argument.

[txr2]

Txr2, you're a scammer. End of Story. Want to argue about it? Learn how to type in English first then start your argument.

fk you. you dont even kno -.-

[fortinet]

fk you. you dont even kno -.-
http://www.auburntron.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/umad.jpg

[KhanThe2nd]

http://www.auburntron.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/umad.jpg

I don't think he's mad.


/Kj

[Dduck]

Txr2, you're a scammer. End of Story. Want to argue about it? Learn how to type in English first then start your argument.

I love this man! Lol.

[txr2]

its wat ever :) make ur little comments idc just letting poeple ko im not a scammer peace n if u quote on this woah no life peace :3 :*

[txr2]

http://www.auburntron.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/umad.jpg

plz get sumthing new i see that on fourms every where cant make a joke haha

[Dduck]

plz get sumthing new i see that on fourms every where cant make a joke haha

It's not supposed to be a joke, dumb ass.

He's giving trolls a taste of their own medicine by annoying the crap out of them, idiot.

['kinetix'(N/A)]

It's not supposed to be a joke, dumb ass.

He's giving trolls a taste of their own medicine by annoying the crap out of them, idiot.

Annnd please watch the language on this thread. Thankies :)

[GOSH]

add "lazyB" to "the friend" example pls - .-

and I never knew about "prince inflation" O.o
cool cool....... I would sooo fall for that.... (but too bad I wasn't premium until 3month later :3 )

[maroon1]

I always love reading things like these to avoid being scammed :)

Nice Guide FX BTW :)

[kimibak]

Of course you of all people would add trolling to the list FX. You do that too. and using ladieth as a example... she is funny and probably is the most loved person in devilang.

[delileh]

zzzzzzzz idk if ur kiwi or not but the most loved person on devilang i will have to say no to. my thought counts as 75% ;D n i say buuuuuuu no.

['FX']

Of course you of all people would add trolling to the list FX. You do that too. and using ladieth as a example... she is funny and probably is the most loved person in devilang.

I put her on the list regardless of personal feelings. You, yourself know that she's scammed a few people, right?

[kimibak]

She's innocent it was a misunderstanding thank you very much.

['FX']

She's innocent it was a misunderstanding thank you very much.

So you are saying she's never scammed anyone else?

[kimibak]

Um yeah I said she was innocent. She doesn't scam she believes in karma.

[Dontbeadrag]

Of course you of all people would add trolling to the list FX. You do that too. and using ladieth as a example... she is funny and probably is the most loved person in devilang.

Is that why she PKs me? -.-

[kimibak]

Not my fault she was playing the game. U probably healed her kills or something take it up with her not me.

['FX']

Of course you of all people would add trolling to the list FX. You do that too. and using ladieth as a example... she is funny and probably is the most loved person in devilang.

Hell no. There's got to be someone else.

[kimibak]

Nope. She isn't as bad as you think FX. You don't know her like I do

['FX']

Nope. She isn't as bad as you think FX. You don't know her like I do

So you are saying everyone else knows her like you do? The way she presents herself to everyone else doesn't seem that great.

Maybe I just don't know.

[kimibak]

Exactly u don't.

['FX']

Exactly u don't.

And everyone else does?

[kimibak]

Just because u think something doesn't mean everyone else does

['FX']

Just because u think something doesn't mean everyone else does

Or maybe because I've heard other complaints about lade. I don't see her that much so I haven't formed that much of an opinion about her?

[kimibak]

Then don't post about people you know nothing about

['FX']

Then don't post about people you know nothing about

Read again. Other people have been complaining about ladeith.

Why are you so defensive of someone else?

[kimibak]

Because she's my friend?

[Dduck]

FX, forget it.It's just how it is when I started out on this forum.

['FX']

FX, forget it.It's just how it is when I started out on this forum.

What do ya mean?

[Dduck]

What do ya mean?

I think you know what I mean. TwT

['FX']

I think you know what I mean. TwT

Oh... now I kind of get it.

@kimi

Defending a friend is reasonable, no need to get offended yourself though?

[kimibak]

I'm not offended?

['FX']

I'm not offended?

If you have a problem with ladieth you have a problem with me. It all started because xestal and Jade falsely accused ladieth of stalking them. I know for a fact that she wasn't and they need to keep their mouths shut unless they want a huger problem. And anyways this is a game with not many maps so deal with it xestal you are gonna see her once in a while. Be mature and act like a human being or just don't associate with her at all.

No you seem offended whenever someone brings up Ladeith in any bad way.

[kimibak]

I stated my opinion I wasn't offended

['FX']

I stated my opinion I wasn't offended

Anyways, never mind about Ladeith then, we have different opinions.

[kimibak]

Okay then...

[Dontbeadrag]

I was scammed by 0Saphire0 .-.

I asked where the Castle was and he told me he would summon me there.

I said "It isn't in the Plains is it?" "No just let me summon you. It'll be 30k though"

=.= I was a nub at the time.

['FX']

I was scammed by 0Saphire0 .-.

I asked where the Castle was and he told me he would summon me there.

I said "It isn't in the Plains is it?" "No just let me summon you. It'll be 30k though"

=.= I was a nub at the time.

Yeah 0Saphire0 used to sell "Castle Tours" for 30k each. All it was was riding the boat and walking -.-

[Stupify]

Nice thread Bro. :3 :p
Though most beginners in the game don't even know about the forums.
I know I didn't for a long while. D:

I know this'll help someone though. :)

[5geoy]

hmm... i should of looked at this before i got scammed :/. oh well...
you should add klade and 2xpwnage. he keeps "selling" his account and scamming people.

['FX']

hmm... i should of looked at this before i got scammed :/. oh well...
you should add klade and 2xpwnage. he keeps "selling" his account and scamming people.

Thanks, I've heard lots of reports of those two. Added.

[vladcherry]

Good guide, but yea this is commen sence, and one thing you posted how to scam people also, which pretty much make even more.

[Dontbeadrag]

You should add Xcrasch to the list.

He acted like he was going to sell his account and scammed iCube out of 1.5mil.

[Maters]

You should add Xcrasch to the list.

He acted like he was going to sell his account and scammed iCube out of 1.5mil.

He's in Bigmama Siras now lol.

[Dontbeadrag]

He's in Bigmama Siras now lol.

Watch out then. -.-

['FX']

Added xcrasch, he's a well known scammer now as well.

[shinymedic]

lol what did xxonexx do? in scamm n lvvl?:confused:

['FX']

lol what did xxonexx do? in scamm n lvvl?:confused:

You can ask some people in Devilang to tell you more about xxonexx. As for lvvl, he's known for scamming a Wing's Wing?

[slashstriker]

Lolz, this is mor like a scamming guide
But thanks
I fell for the bait and switch and got rlllly pissed -.-
Now I kno wat to look out for

[bnam]

You can ask some people in Devilang to tell you more about xxonexx. As for lvvl, he's known for scamming a Wing's Wing?

I was not aware that he was a scammer.

He used to be a kser, but not anymore, which may have spread the scamming rumor zzz...

['FX']

I was not aware that he was a scammer.

He used to be a kser, but not anymore, which may have spread the scamming rumor zzz...

Be cautious around him, whatever the case may be.

[bnam]

Be cautious around him, whatever the case may be.

kk will do thx for the warning.

[Akarui_Ame]

I bump stickies because i r smart.

[UtauHoshina]

I bump stickies because i r smart.

lawl xD
how is that? :)

['FX']

I bump stickies because i r smart.

Lol, okay then.

[UtauHoshina]

Lol, okay then.

okay what :confused:

['kinetix'(N/A)]

Moved thread. Getting too many stickies in the first page :D

[fortinet]

Moved thread. Getting too many stickies in the first page :D

You'd do well to place this on the first page, move the MM service to Buy/Sell/Trade.

Better yet, remove TWOM update Correction(lolenglish) and place both of FX's post on the first page.

A lot more useful. TBH.

['kinetix'(N/A)]

You might think, but would be bad to move an administrators post, considering she is higher than me in postion - for now xD JK:D

[tigerthyusa1]

what if someone is a victim of scammer and then the scammer started saying about being scammed.? i was scammed and they called me scammer TT it was heartbreaking.

[KiraTheKiller]

I just want to clear myself f possible scam status. I play as Tessia on wadangka server and trade if I can afford it too new players premium packs for 500g a piece. I really hope I can continue to do this and maybe posting here will help make people less tense about me :x

[theuncoveredtalent]

I have a question... there is a person who recently started talking to me in game and they asked for my e-mail address to show me a guildsign. I told them one of my e-mail addresses and they sent me a jpeg of the guildsign. Later they mentioned that they were scammed by someone and that they were going to get the person back by stealing their account. I asked how, and they said they had their e-mail address... So that freaked me out, and I am wondering if that's why they wanted my e-mail. Is it possible to put a keylogger in an image like that? Or has anyone been hacked like this that you know of?

[Kovy]

I have a question... there is a person who recently started talking to me in game and they asked for my e-mail address to show me a guildsign. I told them one of my e-mail addresses and they sent me a jpeg of the guildsign. Later they mentioned that they were scammed by someone and that they were going to get the person back by stealing their account. I asked how, and they said they had their e-mail address... So that freaked me out, and I am wondering if that's why they wanted my e-mail. Is it possible to put a keylogger in an image like that? Or has anyone been hacked like this that you know of?

There's a potential to, sure.

Make another e-mail and use that for your account.

[theuncoveredtalent]

There's a potential to, sure.

Make another e-mail and use that for your account.

Thank you for the reply! The e-mail address I gave them is not linked to any accounts, and I don't have any IMO account information in it, but it is an e-mail I use regularly. Agg, I am so stupid!

The only way for them to get my password is a keylogger or phishing, right? If this is the case, hopefully it will keep me safe by not clicking on anything suspicious... Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Also, if anyone has been scammed this way, please let me know.

[Kovy]

If it's not linked to any of your account e-mails in any way (or used for an account) and doesn't have the same password, you're fine.

[theuncoveredtalent]

If it's not linked to any of your account e-mails in any way (or used for an account) and doesn't have the same password, you're fine.

Ok, great! Not used for an account anymore (was for my old bigmama char which I sold), and password is different. I feel better now. :cool:

[Kovy]

Haha good. ^^

[ChibiTaiga]

necro'd. :p

[Elited]

I spy a Kovy-hater ._.

[ChibiTaiga]

look at the date from kovy's post to nskans's post. Necro'd.

[nskans]

I spy a Kovy-hater ._.

lol ;)
too short

[burnthiscity]

The price inflation one was funny

[Flying_Banana]

LOL the price inflation is a gud one...it can be even done by one person O,O

[1ceWand]

you would think that with all the threads, guides, mm threads, ect. there would be a decrease in people getting scammed:confused:

sadly that's not the case, in fact i have noticed an increase in numbers of people getting scammed. Do people just blow off ALL the advice that forums provides:confused::confused::confused: