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TheHolyChild 9 Jul @ 12:21pm

Case: HT-CYNR-9CZR-MJWC
Date: 09.07.2025
Subject: 76561199228409143
Email Address:
Reason: Suspicious Activity

Dear theholychild1,

My name is Amy Patton, and I am an officer in the Anti-Fraud Department at © Valve Corporation.

Your account has been temporarily restricted due to an ongoing investigation involving suspected fraudulent activity associated with your account.
The system has detected the following changes:
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....[PC Client | "TheHolyChilds"]....
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Username: "[theholychild1]"
Suspect ID: "76561199228409143"
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Recent IP addresses used:
"101.128.63.255"
"103.107.35.255"
"103.111.175.255"
"20.209.152.0"
"178.127.189.92"
"2.255.254.92"
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Once you have reviewed this information, please confirm so we can proceed to the next stage of the investigation.

[12:15 PM]
Amy Patton:
I see that you read my messages, so I ask you not to ignore.
If you are unable to conduct the dialogue in English, please select a comfortable language for communication by entering the corresponding number in the chat:

1 - English
2 - Français
3 - Deutsch
4 - Español
5 - Italiano
6 - Polski
7 - Русский
8 - Português
9 - 中文
0 - Other (please specify)

[12:21 PM]
Amy Patton:
I ask you not to delay the investigation procedure.

[12:32 PM]
Amy Patton:
You cannot unfriend or block a Valve employee.

[12:33 PM]
Amy Patton:
If you continue to delay the investigation I will be forced to send a request to block and delete your account as fraudulent.

[12:36 PM]
Amy Patton:
The request to automatically block and delete the account has been submitted. Within 24 hours, your account will be completely cleared and deleted. Transfer all your items to a backup account or write the word "STOP" if you are ready to cooperate.
The package Prime Status Upgrade has been permanently removed from your account theholychild1.
Your friends list has been deleted.

[1:07 PM]
Amy Patton:
.зку The package DayZ has been permanently removed from your account theholychild1.
The package Cyberpunk 2077 has been permanently removed from your account theholychild1.
The package Metro Exodus (Regular Ed. - Post Launch) has been permanently removed from your account theholychild1.
The package HELLDIVERS™ 2 has been permanently removed from your account theholychild1.
The package Forza Horizon 5 - Premium Edition has been permanently removed from your account theholychild1.
The package Wallpaper Engine has been permanently removed from your account theholychild1.

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cSg|mc-Hotsauce 9 Jul @ 12:24pm

"Scam: I Have Been Reported and Will Be Banned" faq...

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

"Steam Scam FAQ"

https://steamhost.cn/help_steampowered_com/en/faqs/view/70E6-991B-233B-A37B

Secure your account. All steps...

Scan for malware. https://www.malwarebytes.com/ or with whatever.

Deauthorize all devices https://steamhost.cn/twofactor/manage

Change your password on a secure device.

Generate new back up codes. https://steamhost.cn/twofactor/manage

Revoke the api key (this should be empty) https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/dev/apikey

Read the Steam Item Restoration Policy.

After you have fully secured your account, you can restore the games whenever.

1. Go here https://steamhost.cn/help_steampowered_com/en/

2. Scroll down and enter the name of the game in the search bar.

3. Click on the game.

4. Select "It's not in my library"

5. Select "Restore the previously removed package to my account."

Do steps 1-5 for each game.