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   Are Steam Wallet gift cards a scam?

   • We have seen increasing reports of scammers contacting their victims over the phone and coercing them to purchase Steam Wallet Gift Cards to cover payment for taxes, bail, debts, or delivery of money won in sweepstakes. The scammers often pose as agents of official agencies, such as the I.R.S., to convince their victims to comply.

   Steam Wallet Gift Card Scam

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   Is a $50 Steam gift card scam circulating on Discord?

   • ️ Scam Alert: Fake $50 Steam Gift Card Offer A phishing scam is circulating on Discord, with users receiving DMs containing a link that claims to offer a $50 Steam gift card. The message appears as a legitimate Steam link but directs to a fake website designed to steal your information.

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   How do scammers get money from steam?

   • The criminals insist the only way to pay is through Steam gift cards, which allows them to steal the victims‘ money without ever providing a real prize. A woman in Georgia was conned out of $10,000 when scammers said she had won $1.5 million and a Mercedes Benz in a sweepstakes.

   Why Would a Scammer Ask for a Steam Card? The Complete Guide

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   Does steam ask for gift card codes?

   • Real Steam staff will never ask for gift card codes under any circumstances. Phishing is a social engineering technique used to steal login credentials and other sensitive information. In a typical Steam phishing scam, the victim receives a message with a tempting offer like a free game or discount and a link to claim it.

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   Sep 4, 2024 · A phishing scam is circulating on Discord, with users receiving DMs containing a link that claims to offer a $50 Steam gift card. The message appears as a legitimate Steam link but directs to a fake website designed to steal your information. Please do not click on the link or share it with others.

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   May 26, 2024 · A user shares a message claiming to offer a gift card and links to a real steamcommunity.com page, but with a hidden phishing link. Other users warn about this old scam and provide links to previous posts and filters.

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   Mar 19, 2023 · Users report receiving fake messages from their friends' accounts offering a $50 Steam gift card. Learn how to secure your account, report the scammers and avoid getting hacked.

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   Scammers may ask you to buy Steam Wallet Gift Cards to pay for fake debts or taxes. Learn how to identify and report this scam and how to get a refund if you are a victim.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Learn how scammers use various methods to trick people into buying Steam Gift Cards for different reasons, such as taxes, packages, or rewards. Find out how to avoid these scams and protect your devices with Bitdefender solutions.

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   Nov 3, 2023 · Scam Trends Involving Steam Gift Cards. While intended to fund gaming purchases, Steam gift cards have become an increasingly popular vehicle for fraud. According to a survey by Akamai, 25% of consumers reported being targeted by scams asking for payment using Steam cards specifically.

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Some common scam tactics include: Impersonation Scams. One of the most pervasive Steam scams involves bad actors impersonating Steam admins, moderators, or employees. They may contact you through chat or email claiming there is a problem with your account like a billing issue or violation requiring "verification."