Scam Report Feature: applicable to running? - Guild Wars Forums

creelie · Nov 08, 2008, 05:31 PM // 17:31

So say I'm a runner, and one of my customers refuses to pay up at the agreed-upon point. Can I report him for scamming or will I get banned for misusing the report feature?

Or say I've paid for a run, and after getting paid the runner leaves before completing it. Can I report him for scamming or will I get banned for misusing the report feature?

I guess I'm wondering what constitutes a scam. Is it strictly trickery in the trade window or does bucking an honor system also count?

*Darcy* · Nov 08, 2008, 05:43 PM // 17:43

I think in that situation, you would be better off reporting via email w/screenshots.

As the /report system requires presence in same district, I don't think it is meant to be used in instances. It might not even be available.

Scamming is attempting to cheat someone out of something, whether successful or not.

Swaps in trade window, drop for photo shoot, pre-paid run dump, refusal to pay for agreed service - all are scams. Each verified report earns a mark on that account. If a player garners enough marks on their account, they will start receiving bans. If reported occurrences continue, the length of the bans increase.

Limu Tolkki · Nov 08, 2008, 05:58 PM // 17:58

They won't do anything. I've had a same kind of situation. I sent many screenshots of run and our chat discussion via NCsoft website. They answered that "runs" are about trust and they can't do anything.

Twin Blade Warriror · Nov 08, 2008, 06:11 PM // 18:11

where were u running? if u were running and ppl had to pay at certain points then u should of gave back the money to the ppl who paid and then just all leave and meet back up leaving the "scammer" there alone to finish the run

wind fire and ice · Nov 08, 2008, 06:34 PM // 18:34

Anet dosent care about runs,and they dont support it.

You can send them 70 screen shots proving some one scammed you on a run,and they will do-nothing-dont even bother with it.

majikmajikmajik · Nov 08, 2008, 06:42 PM // 18:42

getting ran basicly relise on the honor rule- paying when its done. anet wouldnt support you giving a player an a advantage by running them where there character shouldnt be. a great example of this would be going to the ascalon arena and seeing a lvl 9 warrior with 15k glads(or any max armor).

pamelf · Nov 09, 2008, 01:43 AM // 01:43

I hope no one uses running as scamming - I can see so many people saying 'running for tips' and then reporting a scammer because they didn't think the tip was enough...

Nov 08, 2008, 05:31 PM // 17:31	#1
creelie Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta Guild: Charter Vanguard [CV] Profession: Mo/	Scam Report Feature: applicable to running? So say I'm a runner, and one of my customers refuses to pay up at the agreed-upon point. Can I report him for scamming or will I get banned for misusing the report feature? Or say I've paid for a run, and after getting paid the runner leaves before completing it. Can I report him for scamming or will I get banned for misusing the report feature? I guess I'm wondering what constitutes a scam. Is it strictly trickery in the trade window or does bucking an honor system also count?

Nov 08, 2008, 05:43 PM // 17:43	#2
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	I think in that situation, you would be better off reporting via email w/screenshots. As the /report system requires presence in same district, I don't think it is meant to be used in instances. It might not even be available. Scamming is attempting to cheat someone out of something, whether successful or not. Swaps in trade window, drop for photo shoot, pre-paid run dump, refusal to pay for agreed service - all are scams. Each verified report earns a mark on that account. If a player garners enough marks on their account, they will start receiving bans. If reported occurrences continue, the length of the bans increase. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Nov 08, 2008, 05:58 PM // 17:58	#3
Limu Tolkki Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: Hate The [Cape] Profession: E/	They won't do anything. I've had a same kind of situation. I sent many screenshots of run and our chat discussion via NCsoft website. They answered that "runs" are about trust and they can't do anything.

Nov 08, 2008, 06:11 PM // 18:11	#4
Twin Blade Warriror Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: I was in a guild by myself with 2 of my other accounts..but im banned now Profession: W/	where were u running? if u were running and ppl had to pay at certain points then u should of gave back the money to the ppl who paid and then just all leave and meet back up leaving the "scammer" there alone to finish the run

Nov 08, 2008, 06:34 PM // 18:34	#5
wind fire and ice Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: There Guild: [ToA]	Anet dosent care about runs,and they dont support it. You can send them 70 screen shots proving some one scammed you on a run,and they will do-nothing-dont even bother with it.

Nov 08, 2008, 06:42 PM // 18:42	#6
majikmajikmajik Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SATown~Tx Guild: Guild Hopper! Profession: R/	getting ran basicly relise on the honor rule- paying when its done. anet wouldnt support you giving a player an a advantage by running them where there character shouldnt be. a great example of this would be going to the ascalon arena and seeing a lvl 9 warrior with 15k glads(or any max armor).

Nov 09, 2008, 01:43 AM // 01:43	#7
pamelf Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Lost Templars [LoTe] Profession: Me/Mo	I hope no one uses running as scamming - I can see so many people saying 'running for tips' and then reporting a scammer because they didn't think the tip was enough...