Hi Guys
Just in case some of you guys arent aware there are a few scams doing the rounds at the moment on Steam. The was quite a big mention of it in this Months PC gamer as quite a few people have had their accounts stolen recently. Even sites redirecting people to register thier details on external sites with the promise of free left for dead.
Remember you never need to give your steam password out via email, only imput it on the main login.
Various messeges will be delivered such as the one are scammers......
During the past 2 weeks many of you recieved scam emails.
We urge you to verify your account details in order for us to find out who had been scammed.
Failure to do so might result in various account issues.
Please reply to this email with your account username, account password and contact email.
Thank you.
Steam Support.
Quote:
Originally Posted by support@steampowered.com
Dear Steam User.
As you can see, our mainframe servers are down or having problems.
In order for us to ensure that your account will be working without any problems we ask you to supply us with your account information.
The reply must include your username and password for the account.
Otherwise, we are afraid that we can not guarantee that your account will work.
Thank You.
SteamPowered Support.
I know that the majority of our members will not be fooled, however it may be worth passing the messege on to new steam users.
Takes Care
Oglaigh
Steam Scam
- BlacKBlazE
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Re: Steam Scam
This post wouldn't be a good post without this....
br0kenrabbit says:
hi
Greg_ValveOLS says:
good evening
br0kenrabbit says:
What's ip?
br0kenrabbit says:
up?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
my name is greg a member of the valve online Support team
br0kenrabbit says:
On MSN?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes
br0kenrabbit says:
Why?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we logged multiple ips from your account and ned to verifi your information
br0kenrabbit says:
My information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we believe someone may have stolen your account mmmm you havent shared youre account infomation with anyone have you?
br0kenrabbit says:
No. I don't even have it written down.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
hmmm maybe a keylogger on you r PC then maybe you need a format?
br0kenrabbit says:
Well...
Greg_ValveOLS says:
if you can verify your account information to me i can insure that only your ip have access to it Its a new security feature were trying because this happens so muchlogin names and passwords aint safe anymroe You know. L
br0kenrabbit says:
Well
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dont worry this connect it secure
br0kenrabbit says:
Can I be honest with you, Greg?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
Look, I don't know how you go this MSN account name, don't really care, either.
br0kenrabbit says:
Unlike you, I DO work for Valve. Trace my ip and you'll see.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
huh?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
bs
br0kenrabbit says:
Trace it.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
how
br0kenrabbit says:
Start/run/cmd type Tracert and then my IP address and hit enter.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
oh k
br0kenrabbit says:
As an employee, I know that Valve employees will NEVER contact users over MSN. I also know a valve employee will NEVER ask a user for his/her username and password.
br0kenrabbit says:
I'm putting a temporary hold on your Steam account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Have you read the ToS?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
Tod?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
tos
br0kenrabbit says:
terms of service
Greg_ValveOLS says:
were?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg, this is a serious infraction against the Tos. You are at risk of losing your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
I just told you why
Greg_ValveOLS says:
br0kenrabbit says:
I need some information from you if you want me to unlock you account. I'm going to write you up but I will only suspend you account for three days, since this is your first infraction, okay?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
First, what is the name the account is registered to. Not the user name, the persons real name who created the account. This is for verification purposes.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxx xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Is this you?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Are you the only user of this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay, and what is the username
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay.
br0kenrabbit says:
I see you have purchased a few of our games, thank you.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
some. dude
Greg_ValveOLS says:
m
br0kenrabbit says:
Do you always log on from the same IP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
And who is your internet providers, your ISP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Thank you. One moment, please, let me verify this information.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
am i gonna be bale to play 2nite?
br0kenrabbit says:
What is your city of residence?
br0kenrabbit says:
That depends on if you cooperate. You're doing fine so far.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Illinios?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. And what is the password associated with this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Do not try to log into steam. If you are connected now you need to log off.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
So I can update your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
can I play 2 nite
Greg_ValveOLS says:
clan fight
Greg_ValveOLS says:
wont win without me heh
br0kenrabbit says:
Heh. You'll have to wait a few minutes. Are you logged off?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Give me just a moment.
br0kenrabbit says:
Try to log in now.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
Greg_ValveOLS says:
It says login failed wtf wtf!!@?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
did u ban me???????????>WHY
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Valve will never ask for your username and password.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what????
br0kenrabbit says:
I don't work for Valve dude, but you just got pwnt.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
omg dude wtf why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Why were you trying to steal my account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i wanst
br0kenrabbit says:
Then why were you asking for my information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i was just making a joke but not cerious honest dude just give my acount back pllllleeease i'm only 13 and save d up for like a year to buy it
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dude pleas
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Go mow some yards, bitch.
- BlacKBlazE
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Re: Steam Scam
skeletor wrote:This post wouldn't be a good post without this....
br0kenrabbit says:
hi
Greg_ValveOLS says:
good evening
br0kenrabbit says:
What's ip?
br0kenrabbit says:
up?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
my name is greg a member of the valve online Support team
br0kenrabbit says:
On MSN?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes
br0kenrabbit says:
Why?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we logged multiple ips from your account and ned to verifi your information
br0kenrabbit says:
My information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we believe someone may have stolen your account mmmm you havent shared youre account infomation with anyone have you?
br0kenrabbit says:
No. I don't even have it written down.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
hmmm maybe a keylogger on you r PC then maybe you need a format?
br0kenrabbit says:
Well...
Greg_ValveOLS says:
if you can verify your account information to me i can insure that only your ip have access to it Its a new security feature were trying because this happens so muchlogin names and passwords aint safe anymroe You know. L
br0kenrabbit says:
Well
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dont worry this connect it secure
br0kenrabbit says:
Can I be honest with you, Greg?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
Look, I don't know how you go this MSN account name, don't really care, either.
br0kenrabbit says:
Unlike you, I DO work for Valve. Trace my ip and you'll see.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
huh?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
bs
br0kenrabbit says:
Trace it.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
how
br0kenrabbit says:
Start/run/cmd type Tracert and then my IP address and hit enter.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
oh k
br0kenrabbit says:
As an employee, I know that Valve employees will NEVER contact users over MSN. I also know a valve employee will NEVER ask a user for his/her username and password.
br0kenrabbit says:
I'm putting a temporary hold on your Steam account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Have you read the ToS?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
Tod?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
tos
br0kenrabbit says:
terms of service
Greg_ValveOLS says:
were?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg, this is a serious infraction against the Tos. You are at risk of losing your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
I just told you why
Greg_ValveOLS says:
br0kenrabbit says:
I need some information from you if you want me to unlock you account. I'm going to write you up but I will only suspend you account for three days, since this is your first infraction, okay?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
First, what is the name the account is registered to. Not the user name, the persons real name who created the account. This is for verification purposes.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxx xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Is this you?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Are you the only user of this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay, and what is the username
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay.
br0kenrabbit says:
I see you have purchased a few of our games, thank you.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
some. dude
Greg_ValveOLS says:
m
br0kenrabbit says:
Do you always log on from the same IP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
And who is your internet providers, your ISP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Thank you. One moment, please, let me verify this information.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
am i gonna be bale to play 2nite?
br0kenrabbit says:
What is your city of residence?
br0kenrabbit says:
That depends on if you cooperate. You're doing fine so far.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Illinios?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. And what is the password associated with this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Do not try to log into steam. If you are connected now you need to log off.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
So I can update your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
can I play 2 nite
Greg_ValveOLS says:
clan fight
Greg_ValveOLS says:
wont win without me heh
br0kenrabbit says:
Heh. You'll have to wait a few minutes. Are you logged off?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Give me just a moment.
br0kenrabbit says:
Try to log in now.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
Greg_ValveOLS says:
It says login failed wtf wtf!!@?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
did u ban me???????????>WHY
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Valve will never ask for your username and password.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what????
br0kenrabbit says:
I don't work for Valve dude, but you just got pwnt.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
omg dude wtf why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Why were you trying to steal my account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i wanst
br0kenrabbit says:
Then why were you asking for my information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i was just making a joke but not cerious honest dude just give my acount back pllllleeease i'm only 13 and save d up for like a year to buy it
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dude pleas
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Go mow some yards, bitch.
Omg that was awesome i rofl'd
Re: Steam Scam
translated from chav.....Cheers mate better to be safe than a thick cunt
Cheers mate better to be safe than sorry
proper geezer AVE IT init
Re: Steam Scam
skeletor wrote:This post wouldn't be a good post without this....
br0kenrabbit says:
hi
Greg_ValveOLS says:
good evening
br0kenrabbit says:
What's ip?
br0kenrabbit says:
up?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
my name is greg a member of the valve online Support team
br0kenrabbit says:
On MSN?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes
br0kenrabbit says:
Why?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we logged multiple ips from your account and ned to verifi your information
br0kenrabbit says:
My information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we believe someone may have stolen your account mmmm you havent shared youre account infomation with anyone have you?
br0kenrabbit says:
No. I don't even have it written down.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
hmmm maybe a keylogger on you r PC then maybe you need a format?
br0kenrabbit says:
Well...
Greg_ValveOLS says:
if you can verify your account information to me i can insure that only your ip have access to it Its a new security feature were trying because this happens so muchlogin names and passwords aint safe anymroe You know. L
br0kenrabbit says:
Well
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dont worry this connect it secure
br0kenrabbit says:
Can I be honest with you, Greg?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
Look, I don't know how you go this MSN account name, don't really care, either.
br0kenrabbit says:
Unlike you, I DO work for Valve. Trace my ip and you'll see.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
huh?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
bs
br0kenrabbit says:
Trace it.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
how
br0kenrabbit says:
Start/run/cmd type Tracert and then my IP address and hit enter.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
oh k
br0kenrabbit says:
As an employee, I know that Valve employees will NEVER contact users over MSN. I also know a valve employee will NEVER ask a user for his/her username and password.
br0kenrabbit says:
I'm putting a temporary hold on your Steam account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Have you read the ToS?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
Tod?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
tos
br0kenrabbit says:
terms of service
Greg_ValveOLS says:
were?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg, this is a serious infraction against the Tos. You are at risk of losing your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
I just told you why
Greg_ValveOLS says:
br0kenrabbit says:
I need some information from you if you want me to unlock you account. I'm going to write you up but I will only suspend you account for three days, since this is your first infraction, okay?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
First, what is the name the account is registered to. Not the user name, the persons real name who created the account. This is for verification purposes.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxx xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Is this you?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Are you the only user of this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay, and what is the username
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay.
br0kenrabbit says:
I see you have purchased a few of our games, thank you.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
some. dude
Greg_ValveOLS says:
m
br0kenrabbit says:
Do you always log on from the same IP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
And who is your internet providers, your ISP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Thank you. One moment, please, let me verify this information.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
am i gonna be bale to play 2nite?
br0kenrabbit says:
What is your city of residence?
br0kenrabbit says:
That depends on if you cooperate. You're doing fine so far.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Illinios?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. And what is the password associated with this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Do not try to log into steam. If you are connected now you need to log off.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
So I can update your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
can I play 2 nite
Greg_ValveOLS says:
clan fight
Greg_ValveOLS says:
wont win without me heh
br0kenrabbit says:
Heh. You'll have to wait a few minutes. Are you logged off?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Give me just a moment.
br0kenrabbit says:
Try to log in now.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
Greg_ValveOLS says:
It says login failed wtf wtf!!@?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
did u ban me???????????>WHY
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Valve will never ask for your username and password.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what????
br0kenrabbit says:
I don't work for Valve dude, but you just got pwnt.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
omg dude wtf why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Why were you trying to steal my account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i wanst
br0kenrabbit says:
Then why were you asking for my information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i was just making a joke but not cerious honest dude just give my acount back pllllleeease i'm only 13 and save d up for like a year to buy it
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dude pleas
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Go mow some yards, bitch.
Thats is quality. lol
- BlacKBlazE
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Re: Steam Scam
I cba defending myself anymore Chav's are retardssparksy wrote:translated from chav.....Cheers mate better to be safe than a thick cunt
Cheers mate better to be safe than sorry
- Forest
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Re: Steam Scam
@ Skele,
That sounds like something Rev would do.
That sounds like something Rev would do.
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Re: Steam Scam
I'm so going to if it ever happens to me lol. That whole thing was pure genius though! I shouldn't be laughing this much at work.Forest wrote:@ Skele,
That sounds like something Rev would do.
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