Selling accounts? - Guild Wars Forums

Batius · Apr 13, 2006, 11:14 PM // 23:14

Is it me, or has there been an increase on the amount of people selling accounts for cash?
I see people advertising all the time that they sell accounts for in-game gold. Is this the equivalent to buying in-game cash on e-bay? Players buy GW access key then sell for GW money? Seems rather sad to me, or maybe I'm missing something?
If this is true, then why has it suddenly taken off?
And is this actually allowed by GW? I know people sell their time on e-bay to get around loop holes, is this similar?

Sorry about all the questions crammed into one, just interested.

monty123 · Apr 13, 2006, 11:15 PM // 23:15

I am guessing a scam, because I saw someone selling an account for 52 plat. Which is extremely cheap for a $50 game.

Murder In China · Apr 13, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16

It isn't allowed by Anet because it goes against their Terms and Agreement, that you signed before installing the game, and the EULA.

Batius · Apr 14, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02

I have never even attempted to buy an account, don't get the wrong idea

Just seen it advertised, so they're all scamming? Here its like £29 so yea it sounds cheap, should I take screen shots and report any I see? If it becomes common then people will either fall into the trap or join in the scammers.

chessyang · Apr 14, 2006, 01:08 AM // 01:08

damn it!!! i just screwed over.. i'm half way filling out the fourm at PlayNC... is it even worth it?

TheMosesPHD · Apr 14, 2006, 01:18 AM // 01:18

It's not even a good idea to try buying an account from some complete stranger in-game. You have to trust them to actually give you the account after you pay them...which they most likely won't.

fiery · Apr 14, 2006, 01:43 AM // 01:43

In forge many people are selling accounts, so I PM each one saying " selling accounts is illegal and against the rules, screenshot and sent to a.net", the spamming stops.

Many people are selling the accounts for 20 k, which is a complete scam as you can see. People thinking they will actually get the account, but in the end just lost ammount of gold.

Steps of the scam:

1) Seller-Person spams Wants to sell Account for xxx gold.
2) Buyer-Second person agrees to buy.
3) Seller- Says give half of the ammount he will give the account.
4) Seller- Says give half ammount and he will give password.
5) Buyer- Buyer gets both account and password, and either of this occurs.

A) Account is banned.

B) Account can't be used.

C) Account is a fake.

6) Buyer- If account WORKED, and the buyer was able to login onto the account okay.
7) Seller- Than does a EMAIL-RETRIVAL and gets the new password the buyer changed it to.

8) DON'T BUY ACCOUNTS FROM STRANGERS. JUST DON'T.

chessyang · Apr 14, 2006, 01:45 AM // 01:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery

8) DON'T BUY ACCOUNTS FROM STRANGERS. JUST DON'T.

so reporting this dude is no worth my time....

fiery · Apr 14, 2006, 02:05 AM // 02:05

You lost your gold when you submitted offer. A.net won't refund your loss.

chessyang · Apr 14, 2006, 02:16 AM // 02:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery

You lost your gold when you submitted offer. A.net won't refund your loss.

well that freaking sucks...... oh well.. form competed... i fell happy -)

oh not looking for gold.. looking for a ban on his account -) -)

TheMosesPHD · Apr 14, 2006, 04:12 AM // 04:12

It's a nice personal trait to have around. But whenever you log on to Guild Wars you need to totally throw your ability to trust strangers in the bucket until you log off. Always be a skeptic when buying/selling things.

arcanemacabre · Apr 14, 2006, 05:04 AM // 05:04

There was a time that I saw someone 'selling' their account for in-game gold/plat at least once every time I logged in. I find it completely ridiculous. Even if it is legit, why would someone do this? Makes no sense. They're obviously not giving up playing GW, cause they're asking for gold/plat. If it's an extra account or a friends, just give it to someone else or use it yourself for farming. Logic fails me on this one.

Another thing I tend to see frequently is people 'trading' their GW account for a different game or MMO account, or vice-versa. I guess if it can be done, it will. I'm sure there's a bit of scamming involved in each and every one of these deals, so I would just suggest ignoring or reporting these stupid offers whenever you see them.

Silent Kitty · Apr 14, 2006, 09:05 AM // 09:05

I have all local messages turned off. All this is completely invisible for me. In order to get rid of all the spam, I have to completely shut myself off from a large part of the game. I don't even accept random invitations to open a trade window. I have learned my lessons in my Diablo days.
People will exploit any trade hack possible, and they WILL scam you, if you give them the chance.

chessyang · Apr 14, 2006, 12:28 PM // 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silent Kitty

I have learned my lessons in my Diablo days.

*Smack self* i use to play D2 & LOD 6+ years.....damn i have learned my leasson in GW...

How do you do missions or quest? all henchman or guilds?

Silent Kitty · Apr 14, 2006, 12:38 PM // 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by chessyang

*Smack self* i use to play D2 & LOD 6+ years.....damn i have learned my leasson in GW...

How do you do missions or quest? all henchman or guilds?

I do henchies, or pretend to be a bot in pugs

chessyang · Apr 14, 2006, 02:45 PM // 14:45

AAAHHHH i feel a lot better...... a lot better.... hope the suspend this account for weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!T
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Thank you again for reporting this incident to the Guild Wars Support Team.

We have reviewed the game logs of this incident and taken the appropriate action based on the information from the logs. As previously indicated, due to our Privacy Policy (http://www.guildwars.com/legal/privacy-policy.php), we will not be able to provide any additional information regarding this report. That is to say, we cannot reveal what action, if any, was taken, nor if the actual violation was confirmed. However, please be assured that the Guild Wars team takes User Agreement and Rules of Conduct violations very seriously. We are dedicated to maintaining an enjoyable playing environment. Because the incident that you report has been handled by the Guild Wars team, we are now setting this incident to a "Closed" status.

Thanks again for submitting your report.

Regards,
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AAAHHHH i feel a lot better...... a lot better.... hope the suspend this account for weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fiery · Apr 14, 2006, 05:27 PM // 17:27

That doesn't mean they will suspend him/her, belive it I reported a guy many times for diffrent incidents and yet hes still on. Save the person to your list, but when you still see him still signed on, don't go report crazy.

Batius · Apr 14, 2006, 06:19 PM // 18:19

I don't understand why people seem to go out of their way to spoil games for others, I mean seriously, I can earn 40k farming in a few hours, yet these guys have to scam and cheat other people to do this, they really must have no life.

Spiteful Soul · Apr 14, 2006, 06:26 PM // 18:26

off topic but, If i was to buy a second account.
let's say from best buy. or from a friend. once i
have it installed. would it act as one whole acount?
meaning will i have a total of 4 more slots. or will it
be the same as having one account. only 4 slots.
the reason why i'm asking is cause i don't have any
more storage space.

Savio · Apr 14, 2006, 09:03 PM // 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiteful Soul

off topic but, If i was to buy a second account.
let's say from best buy. or from a friend. once i
have it installed. would it act as one whole acount?
meaning will i have a total of 4 more slots. or will it
be the same as having one account. only 4 slots.
the reason why i'm asking is cause i don't have any
more storage space.

You don't "install" additional CD keys. If you add the exact same CD key to an existing account, it won't do anything. You can create another account with a new CD key, which requires you to use a different e-mail account for it. The only way to get more characters on the same account is through the Prophecies/Factions linking.

Apr 13, 2006, 11:14 PM // 23:14	#1
Batius Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: Sons of Evil Profession: W/Mo	Selling accounts? Is it me, or has there been an increase on the amount of people selling accounts for cash? I see people advertising all the time that they sell accounts for in-game gold. Is this the equivalent to buying in-game cash on e-bay? Players buy GW access key then sell for GW money? Seems rather sad to me, or maybe I'm missing something? If this is true, then why has it suddenly taken off? And is this actually allowed by GW? I know people sell their time on e-bay to get around loop holes, is this similar? Sorry about all the questions crammed into one, just interested.

Apr 13, 2006, 11:15 PM // 23:15	#2
monty123 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Guild: None Currently Profession: W/	I am guessing a scam, because I saw someone selling an account for 52 plat. Which is extremely cheap for a $50 game.

Apr 13, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16	#3
Murder In China Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: /B/Chan Guild: Looking for one Profession: W/	It isn't allowed by Anet because it goes against their Terms and Agreement, that you signed before installing the game, and the EULA.

Apr 14, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02	#4
Batius Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: Sons of Evil Profession: W/Mo	I have never even attempted to buy an account, don't get the wrong idea Just seen it advertised, so they're all scamming? Here its like £29 so yea it sounds cheap, should I take screen shots and report any I see? If it becomes common then people will either fall into the trap or join in the scammers.

Apr 14, 2006, 01:08 AM // 01:08	#5
chessyang Not far from Elite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Profession: W/	damn it!!! i just screwed over.. i'm half way filling out the fourm at PlayNC... is it even worth it?

Apr 14, 2006, 01:18 AM // 01:18	#6
TheMosesPHD Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oregon Guild: Mo Mo Patty Blinks [MoMo] Profession: R/	It's not even a good idea to try buying an account from some complete stranger in-game. You have to trust them to actually give you the account after you pay them...which they most likely won't.

Apr 14, 2006, 01:43 AM // 01:43	#7
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	In forge many people are selling accounts, so I PM each one saying " selling accounts is illegal and against the rules, screenshot and sent to a.net", the spamming stops. Many people are selling the accounts for 20 k, which is a complete scam as you can see. People thinking they will actually get the account, but in the end just lost ammount of gold. Steps of the scam: 1) Seller-Person spams Wants to sell Account for xxx gold. 2) Buyer-Second person agrees to buy. 3) Seller- Says give half of the ammount he will give the account. 4) Seller- Says give half ammount and he will give password. 5) Buyer- Buyer gets both account and password, and either of this occurs. A) Account is banned. B) Account can't be used. C) Account is a fake. 6) Buyer- If account WORKED, and the buyer was able to login onto the account okay. 7) Seller- Than does a EMAIL-RETRIVAL and gets the new password the buyer changed it to. 8) DON'T BUY ACCOUNTS FROM STRANGERS. JUST DON'T.

Apr 14, 2006, 02:05 AM // 02:05	#9
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	You lost your gold when you submitted offer. A.net won't refund your loss.

Apr 14, 2006, 04:12 AM // 04:12	#11
TheMosesPHD Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oregon Guild: Mo Mo Patty Blinks [MoMo] Profession: R/	It's a nice personal trait to have around. But whenever you log on to Guild Wars you need to totally throw your ability to trust strangers in the bucket until you log off. Always be a skeptic when buying/selling things.

Apr 14, 2006, 05:04 AM // 05:04	#12
arcanemacabre Grotto Attendant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Kryta Province Guild: Angel Sharks [As]	There was a time that I saw someone 'selling' their account for in-game gold/plat at least once every time I logged in. I find it completely ridiculous. Even if it is legit, why would someone do this? Makes no sense. They're obviously not giving up playing GW, cause they're asking for gold/plat. If it's an extra account or a friends, just give it to someone else or use it yourself for farming. Logic fails me on this one. Another thing I tend to see frequently is people 'trading' their GW account for a different game or MMO account, or vice-versa. I guess if it can be done, it will. I'm sure there's a bit of scamming involved in each and every one of these deals, so I would just suggest ignoring or reporting these stupid offers whenever you see them.

Apr 14, 2006, 09:05 AM // 09:05	#13
Silent Kitty Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: [TYW] "The Young World" Profession: A/Me	I have all local messages turned off. All this is completely invisible for me. In order to get rid of all the spam, I have to completely shut myself off from a large part of the game. I don't even accept random invitations to open a trade window. I have learned my lessons in my Diablo days. People will exploit any trade hack possible, and they WILL scam you, if you give them the chance.

Apr 14, 2006, 02:45 PM // 14:45	#16
chessyang Not far from Elite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Profession: W/	AAAHHHH i feel a lot better...... a lot better.... hope the suspend this account for weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!T ------------------------------ Thank you again for reporting this incident to the Guild Wars Support Team. We have reviewed the game logs of this incident and taken the appropriate action based on the information from the logs. As previously indicated, due to our Privacy Policy (http://www.guildwars.com/legal/privacy-policy.php), we will not be able to provide any additional information regarding this report. That is to say, we cannot reveal what action, if any, was taken, nor if the actual violation was confirmed. However, please be assured that the Guild Wars team takes User Agreement and Rules of Conduct violations very seriously. We are dedicated to maintaining an enjoyable playing environment. Because the incident that you report has been handled by the Guild Wars team, we are now setting this incident to a "Closed" status. Thanks again for submitting your report. Regards, -------------------------------------------------- AAAHHHH i feel a lot better...... a lot better.... hope the suspend this account for weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apr 14, 2006, 05:27 PM // 17:27	#17
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	That doesn't mean they will suspend him/her, belive it I reported a guy many times for diffrent incidents and yet hes still on. Save the person to your list, but when you still see him still signed on, don't go report crazy.

Apr 14, 2006, 06:19 PM // 18:19	#18
Batius Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: Sons of Evil Profession: W/Mo	I don't understand why people seem to go out of their way to spoil games for others, I mean seriously, I can earn 40k farming in a few hours, yet these guys have to scam and cheat other people to do this, they really must have no life.

Apr 14, 2006, 06:26 PM // 18:26	#19
Spiteful Soul Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: FoW Guild: N/A Profession: N/	off topic but, If i was to buy a second account. let's say from best buy. or from a friend. once i have it installed. would it act as one whole acount? meaning will i have a total of 4 more slots. or will it be the same as having one account. only 4 slots. the reason why i'm asking is cause i don't have any more storage space.