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S_Serpent · Mar 15, 2006, 04:55 PM // 16:55

First off all if I remember good (and I think I do) sapphires can be stacked to hold 250 in total, ICE however CAN'T be stocked like that you can't put 1 ice in the same spot as another one because the 2 just switch place.

The only scam possible is to sell one sapphire and giving you 1 ice instead. OK thats still a scam.

They tried to scam me on multiple occasions, and only once they succeded (and the reason why is simply because I wanted to do it quickly - I was in a hurry).
I learned from that experience you must ALWAYS check what you buy and what you get when your selling something.
Scammers win because we are all to eager and don't check. (= If you buying a second used car for example: you'll check it has a motor, ... , not just the frame).

Anyways REPORT scammers at Anet, and make people aware about scams. Learn them to be watchfull, you can do alot to make sure your not that easily scammed.

And its not my intention to provoke anybody with my post here, just trying to say to everybody who reads this: WATCH YOUR TRADES CAREFULLY and your a long way for not being scammed.

fiery · Mar 15, 2006, 04:59 PM // 16:59

Ok now the question is if it's a quest item why do you have 250 of the cold ice or whatever they are called. Either to repeatably the quest over and over, or I smell a scammer.

Dav85 · Mar 15, 2006, 05:04 PM // 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery

Ok now the question is if it's a quest item why do you have 250 of the cold ice or whatever they are called. Either to repeatably the quest over and over, or I smell a scammer.

that guy tried to scam me... i investigated an hour or so to realize how did he made all those items. i found the quest and it took me 10 minutes to have 250 hearts of ice: i took the screens for arena.net to explain better the situation.
basicly is: talk to the quest guy - receive the item - drop it - talk again - receive the item again - drop it again ---- in circles.

i know anyone that sells something valuable usualy pays attention not to be scammbed, but why help scammers giving them the perfect opportunity to continue scamming?

as i said, just change the skin and it's gone

pegasux · Mar 15, 2006, 05:07 PM // 17:07

well everyone needs to just be more careful when they buy. i really don't understand how anyone can get scammed in this game. When you are guying something just point your arrow to it so you can see the text description. If they close the window and re-open then do it again. People have tried on me and none have succeeded cause i'm careful with my gold. Sometimes just sometimes you'll find scammers that are doing it just too see who they can trick , I've had 2 scammers give me the real item as a prize for not falling for it. Just be careful everyone...that extra 5 seconds can save you a lot of grief!

frojack · Mar 15, 2006, 05:12 PM // 17:12

Geez...

Some people are so rude. Dav85 went out of his way to inform Anet about a problem that could hurt a lot of people.
He also tried to (admittedly ineffectually) further protect people from this scam. He did not post to tell you about the scam like some implied. He posted to ask how to report it to the right people.
The same evidence could also support a claim that he is also a scammer, but seriously guys. If there was ever a time to give someone the benefit of the doubt, this would qualify.

Give the guy a break...

Xenrath · Mar 15, 2006, 05:23 PM // 17:23

Just as a note, it clearly states in the games terms & conditions that detailing exploits (for example, on forums) is ALSO against Anet's rules.

This particular problem unfortunately it was bound to happen sooner or later, there are a few items that look identical graphically.

Dav85 · Mar 15, 2006, 05:24 PM // 17:24

lol scammer myself? what i'm gonna gain from making a.net close the hole i'm supposed to exploit? cmon be serious guys.
just imagine u almost been scammed for 2mil, would u let the hole open and continue playing as usual?

i never reported anything ---> reason i asked it here. full stop

fiery · Mar 15, 2006, 05:25 PM // 17:25

We also do have a "Scam thread" for all the scams new and old and those retelling their stories on how or what new scams are happening.

LAWL if you get scammed for more than 5 k thats freaking pathetic. Check your trades.

Dav85 · Mar 15, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery

We also do have a "Scam thread" for all the scams new and old and those retelling their stories on how or what new scams are happening.

LAWL if you get scammed for more than 5 k thats freaking pathetic. Check your trades.

i have NOT been scammed.
i have NOT opened a 3d here to tell the story.

do u understand that? seriously, it's annoying. close this discussion there's no need for it.
i reported, skin it's being changed, everyone is happy

Savio · Mar 15, 2006, 05:48 PM // 17:48

The original question was where to report this, not a discussion of scams. The question's been answered, so closed.

Mar 15, 2006, 04:55 PM // 16:55	#21
S_Serpent Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: When not at Aziure's Wizard Tower you can find my in Belgium Guild: Knigths of the Keyboard Order - KkO	First off all if I remember good (and I think I do) sapphires can be stacked to hold 250 in total, ICE however CAN'T be stocked like that you can't put 1 ice in the same spot as another one because the 2 just switch place. The only scam possible is to sell one sapphire and giving you 1 ice instead. OK thats still a scam. They tried to scam me on multiple occasions, and only once they succeded (and the reason why is simply because I wanted to do it quickly - I was in a hurry). I learned from that experience you must ALWAYS check what you buy and what you get when your selling something. Scammers win because we are all to eager and don't check. (= If you buying a second used car for example: you'll check it has a motor, ... , not just the frame). Anyways REPORT scammers at Anet, and make people aware about scams. Learn them to be watchfull, you can do alot to make sure your not that easily scammed. And its not my intention to provoke anybody with my post here, just trying to say to everybody who reads this: WATCH YOUR TRADES CAREFULLY and your a long way for not being scammed. Last edited by S_Serpent; Mar 15, 2006 at 04:57 PM // 16:57..

Mar 15, 2006, 05:48 PM // 17:48	#30
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	The original question was where to report this, not a discussion of scams. The question's been answered, so closed. __________________ People are stupid.

Mar 15, 2006, 04:59 PM // 16:59	#22
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	Ok now the question is if it's a quest item why do you have 250 of the cold ice or whatever they are called. Either to repeatably the quest over and over, or I smell a scammer.

Mar 15, 2006, 05:07 PM // 17:07	#24
pegasux Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Mexico < PUKE > Guild: Elite Rogues Inc. [ER]	well everyone needs to just be more careful when they buy. i really don't understand how anyone can get scammed in this game. When you are guying something just point your arrow to it so you can see the text description. If they close the window and re-open then do it again. People have tried on me and none have succeeded cause i'm careful with my gold. Sometimes just sometimes you'll find scammers that are doing it just too see who they can trick , I've had 2 scammers give me the real item as a prize for not falling for it. Just be careful everyone...that extra 5 seconds can save you a lot of grief!

Mar 15, 2006, 05:12 PM // 17:12	#25
frojack Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Guild: Rite Of Passage [RP] Profession: E/Mo	Geez... Some people are so rude. Dav85 went out of his way to inform Anet about a problem that could hurt a lot of people. He also tried to (admittedly ineffectually) further protect people from this scam. He did not post to tell you about the scam like some implied. He posted to ask how to report it to the right people. The same evidence could also support a claim that he is also a scammer, but seriously guys. If there was ever a time to give someone the benefit of the doubt, this would qualify. Give the guy a break...

Mar 15, 2006, 05:23 PM // 17:23	#26
Xenrath Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: W/Me	Just as a note, it clearly states in the games terms & conditions that detailing exploits (for example, on forums) is ALSO against Anet's rules. This particular problem unfortunately it was bound to happen sooner or later, there are a few items that look identical graphically.

Mar 15, 2006, 05:24 PM // 17:24	#27
Dav85 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006	lol scammer myself? what i'm gonna gain from making a.net close the hole i'm supposed to exploit? cmon be serious guys. just imagine u almost been scammed for 2mil, would u let the hole open and continue playing as usual? i never reported anything ---> reason i asked it here. full stop

Mar 15, 2006, 05:25 PM // 17:25	#28
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	We also do have a "Scam thread" for all the scams new and old and those retelling their stories on how or what new scams are happening. LAWL if you get scammed for more than 5 k thats freaking pathetic. Check your trades.