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There are several types of item scams, most of which arise from the 4-item limit of the trading system. Notable scams include: | There are several types of item scams, most of which arise from the 4-item limit of the trading system. Notable scams include: | ||
| − | Asking for more than four hats and leaving after the first round | + | Asking for more than four hats and leaving after the first round. |
| − | Using a friend to drive up the maximum bid for a hat | + | Using a friend to drive up the maximum bid for a hat. |
| − | Fake scam stories to arouse pity | + | Fake scam stories to arouse pity. |
| − | Offering to modify your hat with a bought item then get it back to you | + | Offering to modify your hat with a bought item then get it back to you. |
To avoid getting scammed, always ask yourself: If I take this trade as it stands, and expect nothing more to come of it, is it a good deal? If the other guy quits immediately after I hit the first "trade" button, will I lose anything? | To avoid getting scammed, always ask yourself: If I take this trade as it stands, and expect nothing more to come of it, is it a good deal? If the other guy quits immediately after I hit the first "trade" button, will I lose anything? | ||
If you are scammed, the only option as of now is to file a steam support ticket, under the "TF2 items" subheader. | If you are scammed, the only option as of now is to file a steam support ticket, under the "TF2 items" subheader. | ||
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There are several types of item scams, most of which arise from the 4-item limit of the trading system. Notable scams include: Asking for more than four hats and leaving after the first round. Using a friend to drive up the maximum bid for a hat. Fake scam stories to arouse pity. Offering to modify your hat with a bought item then get it back to you.
To avoid getting scammed, always ask yourself: If I take this trade as it stands, and expect nothing more to come of it, is it a good deal? If the other guy quits immediately after I hit the first "trade" button, will I lose anything?
If you are scammed, the only option as of now is to file a steam support ticket, under the "TF2 items" subheader.
