Curse

Rekliss · Dec 12, 2009, 03:19 PM // 15:19

Well, i had an unded kuuna i was working on trying to trade for a VS. So im in spamadan wtt, some guy says ill trade you 73 black dyes for it; well of course thats a nice deal (really wanted the VS, but hey couldnt pass that up) so he throws 73 in there - i told him i rlly wanted a VS but i'd take the trade anyways, he said he'd sweeten the deal and make it 74 so ofc i didnt disagree - and let me tell you something: that little gray haze over the trade menu when something has been changed really makes a gray dye look black.

I hit accept.

Have a nice day, and remember to always look first

Skyy High · Dec 12, 2009, 03:25 PM // 15:25

Ooooouch. That's a tricky one there.

Pinkest One · Dec 12, 2009, 03:34 PM // 15:34

Interesting scam,new to me atleast!
Unded kuuna for 3.7k

Zodiac Meteor · Dec 12, 2009, 03:41 PM // 15:41

What's why you always check before accept.

Dzjudz · Dec 12, 2009, 03:43 PM // 15:43

Not really. Maybe it's your screen.

BenjZee · Dec 12, 2009, 03:45 PM // 15:45

i did lol

That's pretty tricky and just traded with my little brother to check how the dye looks. The thing is with trades and gw community you know some people arn't genuinly being kind. I question why he has that much black dyes lol - i know they can be legit but still.
Also when someone changes something in the trade i would mouse over each individual item to be sure.
My main problem would have been screw the black dye that isn't wat you wanted originally.

sickle of carnage · Dec 12, 2009, 04:08 PM // 16:08

Thats like 550p in black dyes....hopefully they drop randomly so that noob gets ruined :P

Tramp · Dec 12, 2009, 04:48 PM // 16:48

It is not surprising to me that scams will be on the rise again from now until early January since all these 10-16 year old kids are off of school for Christmas holidays. When they invade the servers 12 hours a day for Christmas breaks, summer vacation, and spring break, the scam rate goes way up.

Just take screens and send it into support showing what they offered and what traded. The guys at support will ban these kids. Whenever I get scammers trying to do some of these things I always play along til the end then hit cancel taking screens. Then a few minutes later send them a pm that says something like: "Hey, I have a lucky number for you, '12547-85422'. Do you know what it is?" They always say, "no, what?" Then I say, "It is your support ticket number. I sent in screens of the scam. You will be hearing from them soon. Good luck!"

Then they will do one of three things: 1) yell profanity at you (in which case you take more screens and send in another ticket number for harassment ~ tell them thank you for the opportunity to send in another ticket for even more enjoyment!), 2) Log off quickly, 3) Beg you not to do it (tell them it is too late and to start thinking of an excuse to tell your mommy when she finds out you cant use the game she wasted $50 buying you. Perhaps just tell her the truth that you are a scamming little prepubescent teenager.) <--- Usually after typing this you will need to refer back to 1) because the profanity willl start and you can send in that second ticket for harassment.

upier · Dec 12, 2009, 04:52 PM // 16:52

Just following the advice given in the thread title.

Tzu · Dec 12, 2009, 04:55 PM // 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tramp

It is not surprising to me that scams will be on the rise again from now until early January since all these 10-16 year old kids are off of school for Christmas holidays. When they invade the servers 12 hours a day for Christmas breaks, summer vacation, and spring break, the scam rate goes way up.

Just take screens and send it into support showing what they offered and what traded. The guys at support will ban these kids. Whenever I get scammers trying to do some of these things I always play along til the end then hit cancel taking screens. Then a few minutes later send them a pm that says something like: "Hey, I have a lucky number for you, '12547-85422'. Do you know what it is?" They always say, "no, what?" Then I say, "It is your support ticket number. I sent in screens of the scam. You will be hearing from them soon. Good luck!"

Then they will do one of three things: 1) yell profanity at you (in which case you take more screens and send in another ticket number for harassment ~ tell them thank you for the opportunity to send in another ticket for even more enjoyment!), 2) Log off quickly, 3) Beg you not to do it (tell them it is too late and to start thinking of an excuse to tell your mommy when she finds out you cant use the game she wasted $50 buying you. Perhaps just tell her the truth that you are a scamming little prepubescent teenager.) <--- Usually after typing this you will need to refer back to 1) because the profanity willl start and you can send in that second ticket for harassment.

ahahahahahahahahahaha!!

So funny, thanks for sharing, and yep; good advice too.

Bryant Again · Dec 12, 2009, 05:02 PM // 17:02

Rarely do you see someone take such a light-hearted approach to something like this : )

Eragon Zarroc · Dec 12, 2009, 05:04 PM // 17:04

was it really even 73 black dyes in the 1st place? lol. or did he just usegrey the entire time ;-)

Braxton619 · Dec 12, 2009, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Good to have someone with a good spirit.

Always check the trade before accepting.

In trades that involve a lot of money, always check 2-3 times.

Reflect · Dec 12, 2009, 05:21 PM // 17:21

naah..it not lil kiddies that scam you...and
NO..the scammer are NOT NOOBS!
the guys that get scammed ARE NOOBS!

BlackSephir · Dec 12, 2009, 05:33 PM // 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rekliss

remember to always look first

Old news.
Arglebargle.

mathiastemplar · Dec 12, 2009, 05:39 PM // 17:39

The exact same thing happend to a friend of mine, also when trading a kuuna.
Must have been same guy:P

/l2look ^__^

Rushin Roulette · Dec 12, 2009, 05:42 PM // 17:42

I usually have a few random items in storage to counter scams myself.

Ecto scammers get Mursaat Tokens (as long as Nick doesn't need them), I always have a random gold item for the Drop it so I can see what it looks like scam or one of those pre-Crystaline swords for players trying to pay gold instead of platinum for something. Apart from that, Tramp has the right idea.

Rekliss · Dec 12, 2009, 06:22 PM // 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eragon Zarroc

was it really even 73 black dyes in the 1st place? lol. or did he just usegrey the entire time ;-)

no, it was black at 73, i def. saw that, but then he "added another one" and it looked the same... but u know the rest - more stupidity than anything... i sent a support ticket though, at least they can nail him. took a SS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryant Again

Rarely do you see someone take such a light-hearted approach to something like this : )

well, bitching and whining wont fix it - just gotta move on an learn.

and:

Quote:

Originally Posted by upier

Just following the advice given in the thread title.

nice