i was cheated, what can i do? - Guild Wars Forums

vnz · Oct 11, 2009, 01:34 PM // 13:34

here is the thing,

someone offered me 100k+1e to buy my 20zkey.

first time, he showed me 100k, then i asked him what about 1e?

then, he changed his offer to "100g" + 1e, i saw he plus 1e, then i accepted.

i want him get punished, what can i do?

PICTURE REMOVED - We don't allow the posting of screenshots with names! ~ Earth

riktw
Karate Jesus
AlsPals
citizensmith1001

thx for the warning

post the name against forum rule. i delete this post.

riktw · Oct 11, 2009, 02:13 PM // 14:13

i dont think posting names is allowed here, but you can contact support and try your luck there.

Gift3d · Oct 11, 2009, 02:18 PM // 14:18

anet didn't put the obnoxious red "THE OFFER HAS BEEN CHANGED PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK BEFORE CLICKING ACCEPT" text there just for shits and giggles, ya know.

if you're too poor to even pay attention, those 20 zkeys must've really made you go bankrupt.

Karate Jesus · Oct 11, 2009, 02:21 PM // 14:21

You need to remove the names from your post or you're going to get in trouble.

Here are your options:

(1) Submit a support ticket on GW.com. Include the screenshot you took and ask that the other player be banned for scamming you. You will probably not get your money back, but the player may get banned. Make sure and ask that they check the chat log.

(2) Ask Gaile over on GWW if there's anything special you can do. She tends to be very helpful now that she's moved to support. It's worth a try.

(3) Forget about it. You got scammed. Nothing's probably going to get your money back...and there's a slim-to-none chance the other guy will get banned. I recommend trying the support ticket and then just forgetting about it. Not much you can do after that anyway.

drunk n angry · Oct 11, 2009, 02:23 PM // 14:23

i was going to ask if you had a screenshot! i'm happy you do, go to www.guildwars.com and click on support> send them a copy of the screenshot and detail of what happened. they dont look kindly on scammers especially when you have proof... do it as soon as you can tho mate. go get on it LOL and good luck

AlsPals · Oct 11, 2009, 02:28 PM // 14:28

No name dropping. Other than that, nothing you can really do. Just farm up said ectos and look closely next time.

citizensmith1001 · Oct 11, 2009, 02:29 PM // 14:29

Firstly you need to delete your second post as it is against forum rules to post other players names, secondly as Gift3d has already said you should have paid attention,the second the other guy failed to put up the full offer you should have been suspicious,as for what you can do sadly theres not a whole lot you can do , you could try to send support a ticket because your screenshot shows the other guy making a offer of 100k and a ecto then giving you 100g and a ecto but to be honest i wouldn't hold my breath if i was you,you almost certainly won't get anything back.All you can do is count it as a expensive lesson learned.

Marmite · Oct 11, 2009, 02:29 PM // 14:29

Lol @ the amount of brainless people that get scammed because they haven't double checked then QQ at forums.

Hells Fury · Oct 11, 2009, 02:30 PM // 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karate Jesus

You need to remove the names from your post or you're going to get in trouble.

Here are your options:

(1) Submit a support ticket on GW.com. Include the screenshot you took and ask that the other player be banned for scamming you. You will probably not get your money back, but the player may get banned. Make sure and ask that they check the chat log.

(2) Ask Gaile over on GWW if there's anything special you can do. She tends to be very helpful now that she's moved to support. It's worth a try.

(3) Forget about it. You got scammed. Nothing's probably going to get your money back...and there's a slim-to-none chance the other guy will get banned. I recommend trying the support ticket and then just forgetting about it. Not much you can do after that anyway.

Won't "(3)" just encourage people to scam? On every trade they could just give low offer and i hope buyer would be reckless enough to click. If he click's, well done, you scammed him, money is yours (you're jerk also). If he's careful you'll just say "lol wrong offer,lag,w/e , offer right amount and trade normally.

Masmar · Oct 11, 2009, 02:37 PM // 14:37

He changed it and you accepted it, your fault, get over it

Xsiriss · Oct 11, 2009, 03:06 PM // 15:06

You can whine and QQ to random people who can't do anything,owait...

GODh · Oct 11, 2009, 03:11 PM // 15:11

I love postings of scammer's names... having some fun with him: priceless

Hollygen · Oct 11, 2009, 03:29 PM // 15:29

One, you're most likely going to be asked to edit your posts to take out the name.

Two, you've been caught in one of the oldest tricks in trading. I'm sorry for you, but it does highlight the importance of checking and double checking the trade window before hitting accept.

Things to look out for when trading, all shown here.
- Changing the offer
- Trader set to away
- Over inflated offer

I doubt there will be much ANet support can do, but you'll have to ask them

Certainly there's nothing we can do here to help

vnz · Oct 11, 2009, 03:50 PM // 15:50

Karate Jesus & drunk n angry & Hollygen

thx for ur suggestion. i will see what i can do.

drunk n angry
i agree with u, this thing seems hardly justifiable.dont want to accept this as the scammer has brilliant trade skill.

ty all above for the suggestions.

Janlijm · Oct 11, 2009, 04:49 PM // 16:49

Just go trading fro 1-2hours and you have one of these guys in your trade.
Example from today:

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4204/scam1.png
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4357/scam2.png
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9137/scam3.png

Archress Shayleigh · Oct 11, 2009, 05:29 PM // 17:29

Your problem. You should've noticed.

Twin Blade Warriror · Oct 11, 2009, 05:43 PM // 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masmar

He changed it and you accepted it, your fault, get over it

wat he said ^^..yeah it was your fault..i doubt anet would do anything about it but its worth a shot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janlijm

Just go trading fro 1-2hours and you have one of these guys in your trade.
Example from today:

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4204/scam1.png
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4357/scam2.png
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9137/scam3.png

LOL at these!

Ketchup Prince · Oct 11, 2009, 07:43 PM // 19:43

i kinda feel bad for you, but most likely u got those keys from rr day, so i lose my sympathy towards you, unless u farmed them in zaishen elite, then it does stink to get scammed

Eskimoz · Oct 11, 2009, 07:46 PM // 19:46

You can cry into your pillow and call him an asshat.

mathiastemplar · Oct 11, 2009, 08:05 PM // 20:05

You kinda deserved that one... At least look before you accept /facep

Oct 11, 2009, 01:34 PM // 13:34	#1
vnz Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2009	here is the thing, someone offered me 100k+1e to buy my 20zkey. first time, he showed me 100k, then i asked him what about 1e? then, he changed his offer to "100g" + 1e, i saw he plus 1e, then i accepted. i want him get punished, what can i do? PICTURE REMOVED - We don't allow the posting of screenshots with names! ~ Earth riktw Karate Jesus AlsPals citizensmith1001 thx for the warning post the name against forum rule. i delete this post. Last edited by Earth; Oct 11, 2009 at 05:45 PM // 17:45.. Reason: Double post

Oct 11, 2009, 02:13 PM // 14:13	#2
riktw Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: netherlands Profession: Mo/E	i dont think posting names is allowed here, but you can contact support and try your luck there.

Oct 11, 2009, 02:18 PM // 14:18	#3
Gift3d Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Guild: Enraged Whiny Carebears [oR] Profession: W/E	anet didn't put the obnoxious red "THE OFFER HAS BEEN CHANGED PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK BEFORE CLICKING ACCEPT" text there just for shits and giggles, ya know. if you're too poor to even pay attention, those 20 zkeys must've really made you go bankrupt.

Oct 11, 2009, 02:21 PM // 14:21	#4
Karate Jesus Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Guild: Reign of Judgment [RoJ] Profession: Me/	You need to remove the names from your post or you're going to get in trouble. Here are your options: (1) Submit a support ticket on GW.com. Include the screenshot you took and ask that the other player be banned for scamming you. You will probably not get your money back, but the player may get banned. Make sure and ask that they check the chat log. (2) Ask Gaile over on GWW if there's anything special you can do. She tends to be very helpful now that she's moved to support. It's worth a try. (3) Forget about it. You got scammed. Nothing's probably going to get your money back...and there's a slim-to-none chance the other guy will get banned. I recommend trying the support ticket and then just forgetting about it. Not much you can do after that anyway.

Oct 11, 2009, 02:23 PM // 14:23	#5
drunk n angry Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in a quiet little town that i love. Guild: Ancient Dragoons [AGED] Profession: W/	i was going to ask if you had a screenshot! i'm happy you do, go to www.guildwars.com and click on support> send them a copy of the screenshot and detail of what happened. they dont look kindly on scammers especially when you have proof... do it as soon as you can tho mate. go get on it LOL and good luck

Oct 11, 2009, 02:28 PM // 14:28	#6
AlsPals Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Sellin hot stock tips for pro[fit] Profession: Me/E	No name dropping. Other than that, nothing you can really do. Just farm up said ectos and look closely next time.

Oct 11, 2009, 02:29 PM // 14:29	#7
citizensmith1001 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Behind You Guild: [RoaR] Profession: D/	Firstly you need to delete your second post as it is against forum rules to post other players names, secondly as Gift3d has already said you should have paid attention,the second the other guy failed to put up the full offer you should have been suspicious,as for what you can do sadly theres not a whole lot you can do , you could try to send support a ticket because your screenshot shows the other guy making a offer of 100k and a ecto then giving you 100g and a ecto but to be honest i wouldn't hold my breath if i was you,you almost certainly won't get anything back.All you can do is count it as a expensive lesson learned.

Oct 11, 2009, 02:29 PM // 14:29	#8
Marmite Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Profession: Mo/Me	Lol @ the amount of brainless people that get scammed because they haven't double checked then QQ at forums.

Oct 11, 2009, 02:37 PM // 14:37	#10
Masmar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Guild: We Gat Dis [HRUU] Profession: E/	He changed it and you accepted it, your fault, get over it

Oct 11, 2009, 03:06 PM // 15:06	#11
Xsiriss Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2008	You can whine and QQ to random people who can't do anything,owait...

Oct 11, 2009, 03:11 PM // 15:11	#12
GODh Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: BFTW and DLRR	I love postings of scammer's names... having some fun with him: priceless

Oct 11, 2009, 03:29 PM // 15:29	#13
Hollygen Core Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Guild: Blinkie Ponie Armie [bpa] Profession: R/	One, you're most likely going to be asked to edit your posts to take out the name. Two, you've been caught in one of the oldest tricks in trading. I'm sorry for you, but it does highlight the importance of checking and double checking the trade window before hitting accept. Things to look out for when trading, all shown here. - Changing the offer - Trader set to away - Over inflated offer I doubt there will be much ANet support can do, but you'll have to ask them Certainly there's nothing we can do here to help

Oct 11, 2009, 03:50 PM // 15:50	#14
vnz Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2009	Karate Jesus & drunk n angry & Hollygen thx for ur suggestion. i will see what i can do. drunk n angry i agree with u, this thing seems hardly justifiable.dont want to accept this as the scammer has brilliant trade skill. ty all above for the suggestions.

Oct 11, 2009, 04:49 PM // 16:49	#15
Janlijm Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008 Guild: Lowlandlions Profession: N/	Just go trading fro 1-2hours and you have one of these guys in your trade. Example from today: http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4204/scam1.png http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4357/scam2.png http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9137/scam3.png

Oct 11, 2009, 05:29 PM // 17:29	#16
Archress Shayleigh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Guild Hall Profession: R/	Your problem. You should've noticed.

Oct 11, 2009, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#18
Ketchup Prince Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2008 Guild: Alt F Four Equals [Hax]	i kinda feel bad for you, but most likely u got those keys from rr day, so i lose my sympathy towards you, unless u farmed them in zaishen elite, then it does stink to get scammed

Oct 11, 2009, 07:46 PM // 19:46	#19
Eskimoz Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: My house Profession: W/	You can cry into your pillow and call him an asshat.

Oct 11, 2009, 08:05 PM // 20:05	#20
mathiastemplar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denmark Guild: Jade Reapers [JD] Profession: W/	You kinda deserved that one... At least look before you accept /facep