Where do I complain about Scammers like [Removed by Support]

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JNF wrote:

I have refrained from posting much lately, as I feel that the forum has been reduced to rampant foolishness in recent times, but I can't help but respond to this post. GGG does not promote scamming. I have personally taken screen shots, provided evidence, and watched a scammer's 2013 account get banned.

I saw someone running the same scam for 50c last night. Are you saying if I took proper documentation of the event, I could get them banned for 50c? Or would 50c not be a "big enough scam" in your estimation?

I missed something.

You wanted to trade.
you went to his hideout,
you or him (doesn't matter) opened the trade window,
you put 100c inside the trade window,
he put nothing,
and you clicked on "Trade" button??

is that accurate?

i'm sorry,
if you clicked on "trade" without the other guy putting anything,
instead of clicking on "cancel",
he's not the one to blame.

I don't want to use bad words,
but it wasn't wise.

I do think that for mistakes you have to pay.

Many times i bought items on trade without checking POE.TRADE and found out that i got ripped off.
Are they scammers? or am I the idiot?

get my point?

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Ofirdr78 wrote:

You wanted to trade.
you went to his hideout,
you or him (doesn't matter) opened the trade window,
you put 100c inside the trade window,
he put nothing,
and you clicked on "Trade" button??

Why on earth would he trade 100c with nothing in return. I fail to see the scam here. He practically donated 100c.

Trades in this game don't work like that, you don't trade the money and then he trades you the item. You do it simultaneously. That person isn't even a scammer, you just presented easy cash. You can trade Mother Teresa 100c and she would instantly disconnect.

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PayneK wrote:

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Ofirdr78 wrote:

You wanted to trade.
you went to his hideout,
you or him (doesn't matter) opened the trade window,
you put 100c inside the trade window,
he put nothing,
and you clicked on "Trade" button??

Why on earth would he trade 100c with nothing in return. I fail to see the scam here. He practically donated 100c.

Trades in this game don't work like that, you don't trade the money and then he trades you the item. You do it simultaneously. That person isn't even a scammer, you just presented easy cash. You can trade Mother Teresa 100c and she would instantly disconnect.

I Totally agree.
I also fail to see the scam here.


Someone on general told few weeks ago that he sold something for 4c,
and the buyer gave him 4ex instead of 4c by mistake.

I don't think it's a scam also.
it's the buyer's fault.

It literally is like taking candy from a baby.

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Ratedetar wrote:

It literally is like taking candy from a baby.

only that the baby gave the candy in this situation.

IMO you got scammed when you agreed to buy an archive for 100c. I bought my archive for 8c.

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Taylor5CC wrote:

At this point, I'm just surprised the majority here thinks it's 'not OK' to sham him for scamming, but think it is 'OK' to sham me for complaining.

Tells me what I need to know about the culture.

As others have said, Reddit! GGG rules state no naming and shaming so that's in game and on the forums. But you can post what you want over there

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Ofirdr78 wrote:

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Ratedetar wrote:

It literally is like taking candy from a baby.

only that the baby gave the candy in this situation.

You're being too literal lol

It's the saying and the meaning behind it. That it's so easy to do/accomplish. These "scammers" don't need to do much since the OP was more than willing to throw away 100c with out any logic or critical thinking then starts crying foul (this thread) when he realizes he screwed him self. Hence, its like taking candy from a baby.

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Taylor5CC wrote:

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Shagsbeard wrote:

You're not "new". No "new" player plays up to 35 challenges. Not buying it.

So, you feel I must be dumb and naive for getting scammed, but also must be wise and experienced? 0.o

...Ah, I get it now. Thank you. Now I know how best to classify you in the context of intellectual honesty.

Well let's look at this from another perspective..
The reason GGG do not allow name is shame is as simple as this. Lets take your situation for example..
What IF!!! This case was really one where you actually were insulted or called some name by this person you say scammed you and in retaliation you decide to go smear his name by telling everyone on the forums that he scammed you in hopes other players will no longer interact with him? Or in hopes that GGG would take an action against his account? Then this player would suffer consequences undeserved. And that's the main problem because in the end its your word against his. Even when providing proof such as pictures and such those could modified or taken out of context for in the end no naming and shaming is actually in place to protect this type of abuse. Imagine if a player just made up a bunch of shit about you and posted it everywhere and GGG took action on your account based on these lies.. You wouldn't be very happy now would you? Wouldn't be very fair would it?

As far as people talking down on you in this thread it is simply because YOU ultimately hit accept on the trade window. No one forced your hand.. no one other than yourself made you do it. You made a choice and sometimes we all make bad choices and when we do so we have to live with those bad choices. The thing is 90% of us do not get scammed because we understand how people are. We understand there are shitty people out there just waiting to prey on a naive or kind trusting person. It sucks but thats the way things are. And the only person who can protect you or me from these situations is ourselves. We all have to take responsibility in our own actions. We also have to take responsibility in protecting ourselves.

Coming to the forums complaining about such accomplishes nothing. However being proactive and learning from your mistake will Accomplish something.. If you learn from this mistake then chances are you will NEVER get scammed in such a fashion again.