Is this a scam? :: Help and Tips

All Discussions > Steam Forums > Help and Tips > Topic Details

Logan_da_destroyer 16 Jul @ 3:07am

Is this a scam?

So my friend was messaged by this random guy and then sent him screenshots of a purchase my friend didn't make then that same random sent him another screenshot of an email it seems saying my friend was doing "illegal purchases" when he was not because the random messaged him around 12:25 AM posting the screenshot of the 270 dollar purchase my friend never made long story short he started messaging this Jeff developer guy on steam and they were going through the steps and the Jeff guy asked for my friends discord to they could talk more and we think its a scam if you need more info please ask i need an answer soon tho.

Last edited by Logan_da_destroyer; 16 Jul @ 3:11am

< >

Showing 1-14 of 14 comments

K-Driver 16 Jul @ 3:21am

Common scam https://steamhost.cn/help_steampowered_com/en/faqs/view/3195-9FFB-BA06-F25B

Fallujah 16 Jul @ 3:30am

The discord of the supposed "developer"

4kmikasa_95071

Lilim 16 Jul @ 3:30am

Originally posted by Logan_da_destroyer:
So my friend was messaged by this random guy and then sent him screenshots of a purchase my friend didn't make then that same random sent him another screenshot of an email it seems saying my friend was doing "illegal purchases" when he was not because the random messaged him around 12:25 AM posting the screenshot of the 270 dollar purchase my friend never made long story short he started messaging this Jeff developer guy on steam and they were going through the steps and the Jeff guy asked for my friends discord to they could talk more and we think its a scam if you need more info please ask i need an answer soon tho.

It's a scam.

Report and block all people involved in that scam.

Valve employees will never communicate with you about your account using any chat system including Steam Chat and Discord.

Any claim that you've been accidentally or falsely reported for fraud or any other infraction is a scam. Do not follow any instructions provided by the scammer.

Scam: I Have Been Reported and Will Be Banned

Scam FAQ

Last edited by Lilim; 16 Jul @ 3:32am

Fallujah 16 Jul @ 3:32am

My account will be fine?

Lilim 16 Jul @ 3:33am

Originally posted by Fallujah:
My account will be fine?

Did you give any information to the scammer?

Fallujah 16 Jul @ 3:34am

ive changed my password

Fallujah 16 Jul @ 3:34am

twice

Lilim 16 Jul @ 3:36am

Originally posted by Fallujah:
ive changed my password

Take the following steps to secure your account (just to be safe):

1. Scan for malware. If you don't have a malware scanner use https://www.malwarebytes.com/
2. Check that the email and phone number on the Steam account are still yours.
3. Deauthorize all other devices. https://steamhost.cn/twofactor/manage
4. Change passwords from a clean computer.
5. Generate new backup codes for your Mobile App. https://steamhost.cn/twofactor/manage
6. Revoke the API key (there should be no key). https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/dev/apikey

Fallujah 16 Jul @ 3:39am

Your account does not meet the requirements for a developer API key. Your account requires Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. told me this for the api thing

#10

J4MESOX4D 16 Jul @ 3:40am

Originally posted by Fallujah:
Your account does not meet the requirements for a developer API key. Your account requires Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. told me this for the api thing

You aren't supposed to add a key - you revoke one if there is one present. If there isn't then you don't need to worry about this field.

#11

Fallujah 16 Jul @ 3:42am

alright

#12

Lilim 16 Jul @ 3:42am

Originally posted by Fallujah:
Your account does not meet the requirements for a developer API key. Your account requires Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator. told me this for the api thing

Then everything is fine. Don't worry about it.

Last edited by Lilim; 16 Jul @ 3:43am

#13