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MeXiKaNo · Jul 19, 2005, 05:19 PM // 17:19

i have a question? i was scamed by a guy who calls himself [name removed]. Is there any place where i can give a complaint? Is his name enough for ncsoft to bannen his account?what can i do?

Kuku Monk · Jul 19, 2005, 05:19 PM // 17:19

support.guildwars.com
or
[email protected]

good luck

What Now Homie · Jul 19, 2005, 05:20 PM // 17:20

You can report him to Anet, but they wont do anything about it

Sry to hear you got scammed

MeXiKaNo · Jul 19, 2005, 05:25 PM // 17:25

mja i didn't realy believe him that's why i gave him a sword i never use but still i want that his account get's frozen or something like that so he cannot scam other people who have a little faith and trust in the people who play this game

Paralyze · Jul 19, 2005, 05:31 PM // 17:31

Just out of curiosity, how were you actually scammed? I see no mention of what happened.

Acan Vishnu · Jul 19, 2005, 05:32 PM // 17:32

It would really help alot of you had screenshots of what he said and what he did, then you could send them to ArenaNet and hope for the best. If you don't have screenshots I suppose the best you can do is send them an email with relevent data, your in-game name, where it happened and what time it happened. They may be able to look at their logs and check it out.

Also, you shouldn't post people's names in these forums without their permission.

Halmyr · Jul 19, 2005, 06:47 PM // 18:47

Dont worry about it, I use to play runescape( yes its true, and its one of the first mmorpg I plaed, really basic but otherwise dont play it) and got scammed 3 time, and 3 time I lost evertiing and restarted. I quit after the 3 time, was to anoyed of restartin XP

Night Daftshadow · Jul 19, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36

like someone said above, ANet most likely wont do anything. they'll probably tell you to use better judgement next time to avoid being scammed again. i think there's a thread in here that shows you how to avoid scams and etc. not sure if it's in this forum or different one.

Kakarat · Jul 19, 2005, 09:19 PM // 21:19

I think this is the wrong way to go about it. You shouldn't rely on ANet to try and get revenge on this guy. You shouldn't of put yourself in that position in the first place. You made a mistake and learned from it. Don't do it again. Ignorance is never an excuse. Now if your account got hacked into and had nothing to do with any action that you did, then contact them. Take responsibility for your actions.

>mja i didn't realy believe him that's why i gave him a sword i never use
Like Paralyze said, how did you get scammed. Reading this it sounds like you weren't sure of a situation, but still handed over a weapon!!?!?!? This was you're mistake and you even admitted not trusting the situation. Then why did you? I'm not trying to be mean, this just happens a lot and no one ever assumes the blame.

Paralyze · Jul 20, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18

Well put Kakarat. That's what I was getting at.

Scammed is a term thrown around way to loosly. It seems to me that you were taken advantage of, and I'm sorry to be so harsh, but that would be your own fault. Accounts don't get banned for playing on others ignorance. They get banned for hacking/cheating. What happened to you could have been prevented by you, yet you insist on placing the blame elsewhere. No offense, but the blame lies solely on your shoulders.

Like I said earlier, I have no idea "how" you were scammed, but reading your follow up post, it seems like everything that happened could have been prevented by you.

MeXiKaNo · Jul 21, 2005, 12:02 PM // 12:02

look i know it was my fault and i really don't mind cause it was a low sword and i have enough money and i don't want my sword back or anything. Well i will tell you the story. I was at druid's overlook, and there was some guy who was saying he could upgrade your max dmg. At first i didn't believe him and i actually never did but some how i still gave him my sword and money. I know it sounds stupid but i really trust people just to much. I n??know it could have been prevented by myself but u put to much trust in other people and i forget that some of them can rip you off. And i know i am not the only person who will have a same problem like mine. And remember it was only a question, you don't have to be hard one me and saying this i allready know. But what ever it happend so..........

Jeddak · Jul 21, 2005, 12:31 PM // 12:31

Sorry to hear you were scammed. Just look at it as part of the game (it is a virtual world after all) and write it off as a learning experience. Screaming for accounts to be banned over petty things is what leads to games to being so tame and protected in the long run. So instead of looking to blame someone for being human (and maybe even just trying to be evil in a rpg) maybe you should just look inward and realize you are human and you made a mistake, accept it and continue on your journey.

Aniewiel · Jul 21, 2005, 12:59 PM // 12:59

Live and learn, friend.

Paralyze · Jul 21, 2005, 01:16 PM // 13:16

Like I was saying, I'm sorry if I came off sounding like an ass, but after seeing the story, the other person did nothing wrong other than take your sword. Any time someone tells you they can do this or that blah blah if you just give them the item, laugh at them and walk away.

People play on others trust and ignorance, and you happened to fall for it. There is actually no way to ban a person like this as they are not breaking any rules at all. You traded the sword, he accepted and left. Be careful in the future and use this as a learning experience. Just remember one rule....don't trust anyone with your items/account.

impkim92 · Jul 21, 2005, 01:20 PM // 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeXiKaNo

i have a question? i was scamed by a guy who calls himself [name removed]. Is there any place where i can give a complaint? Is his name enough for ncsoft to bannen his account?what can i do?

just go to www.plaync.com and make account its free. then go to question and type in the message about this guy and what he did to u then just fill out the bottom. it will take them with in 3-8 days to see should they ban the person u are reporting.

Paralyze · Jul 21, 2005, 01:22 PM // 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by impkim92

just go to www.plaync.com and make account its free. then go to question and type in the message about this guy and what he did to u then just fill out the bottom. it will take them with in 3-8 days to see should they ban the person u are reporting.

Don't bother wasting your time. Like I said, the guy did nothing against the rules. Just live and learn and move on.

impkim92 · Jul 21, 2005, 01:25 PM // 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paralyze

Don't bother wasting your time. Like I said, the guy did nothing against the rules. Just live and learn and move on.

True Paralyze u dont use the www.plaync.com method unless they start saying racies stuff to u and stuff like that then u dont use that method

Torkemada · Jul 21, 2005, 02:17 PM // 14:17

As most have pointed, besides the point that taking advantage of someones innocence is not very Ethical, the guy didnt broke any rule.
Reporting him would do nothing.

If Anet would take those reports into account for ban, then anyone could report any person that traded him and just cos u payed too much for something.

Quoting a earlier reply..

"Live and Learn".

Online or Offline... its life.

impkim92 · Jul 21, 2005, 02:21 PM // 14:21

u can report any body for any thing its just that u have to give them a reson to ban the account u want them too. and it has to be a preaty good reason 2.

Torkemada · Jul 21, 2005, 02:25 PM // 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by impkim92

u can report any body for any thing its just that u have to give them a reson to ban the account u want them too. and it has to be a preaty good reason 2.

Actually you can only report a problem / incident you had. You cannot "ask" for an account Ban.
Anet clearly tells you, that you wont know the outcome of your report.

But yes, you are free to report anyone for anything.

... I'm going to start reporting Alesia when she gets me killed <-

Jul 19, 2005, 05:19 PM // 17:19	#1
MeXiKaNo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: The Stoned Raiders	i was scamed i have a question? i was scamed by a guy who calls himself [name removed]. Is there any place where i can give a complaint? Is his name enough for ncsoft to bannen his account?what can i do? Last edited by Scaphism; Jul 20, 2005 at 06:27 PM // 18:27.. Reason: No blacklists

Jul 19, 2005, 05:19 PM // 17:19	#2
Kuku Monk Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: Me/E	support.guildwars.com or [email protected] good luck

Jul 19, 2005, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#3
What Now Homie Banned Join Date: May 2005 Guild: I'm currently looking for a PvP guild Profession: W/	You can report him to Anet, but they wont do anything about it Sry to hear you got scammed

Jul 19, 2005, 05:25 PM // 17:25	#4
MeXiKaNo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: The Stoned Raiders	mja i didn't realy believe him that's why i gave him a sword i never use but still i want that his account get's frozen or something like that so he cannot scam other people who have a little faith and trust in the people who play this game

Jul 19, 2005, 05:31 PM // 17:31	#5
Paralyze Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	Just out of curiosity, how were you actually scammed? I see no mention of what happened.

Jul 19, 2005, 05:32 PM // 17:32	#6
Acan Vishnu Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: Mo/N	It would really help alot of you had screenshots of what he said and what he did, then you could send them to ArenaNet and hope for the best. If you don't have screenshots I suppose the best you can do is send them an email with relevent data, your in-game name, where it happened and what time it happened. They may be able to look at their logs and check it out. Also, you shouldn't post people's names in these forums without their permission.

Jul 19, 2005, 06:47 PM // 18:47	#7
Halmyr Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada! eh! Guild: ~none~ Profession: W/Me	Dont worry about it, I use to play runescape( yes its true, and its one of the first mmorpg I plaed, really basic but otherwise dont play it) and got scammed 3 time, and 3 time I lost evertiing and restarted. I quit after the 3 time, was to anoyed of restartin XP

Jul 19, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36	#8
Night Daftshadow Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the forest Guild: Hidden Shadows Profession: R/Mo	like someone said above, ANet most likely wont do anything. they'll probably tell you to use better judgement next time to avoid being scammed again. i think there's a thread in here that shows you how to avoid scams and etc. not sure if it's in this forum or different one.

Jul 19, 2005, 09:19 PM // 21:19	#9
Kakarat Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005	I think this is the wrong way to go about it. You shouldn't rely on ANet to try and get revenge on this guy. You shouldn't of put yourself in that position in the first place. You made a mistake and learned from it. Don't do it again. Ignorance is never an excuse. Now if your account got hacked into and had nothing to do with any action that you did, then contact them. Take responsibility for your actions. >mja i didn't realy believe him that's why i gave him a sword i never use Like Paralyze said, how did you get scammed. Reading this it sounds like you weren't sure of a situation, but still handed over a weapon!!?!?!? This was you're mistake and you even admitted not trusting the situation. Then why did you? I'm not trying to be mean, this just happens a lot and no one ever assumes the blame.

Jul 20, 2005, 06:18 PM // 18:18	#10
Paralyze Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	Well put Kakarat. That's what I was getting at. Scammed is a term thrown around way to loosly. It seems to me that you were taken advantage of, and I'm sorry to be so harsh, but that would be your own fault. Accounts don't get banned for playing on others ignorance. They get banned for hacking/cheating. What happened to you could have been prevented by you, yet you insist on placing the blame elsewhere. No offense, but the blame lies solely on your shoulders. Like I said earlier, I have no idea "how" you were scammed, but reading your follow up post, it seems like everything that happened could have been prevented by you.

Jul 21, 2005, 12:02 PM // 12:02	#11
MeXiKaNo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: The Stoned Raiders	look i know it was my fault and i really don't mind cause it was a low sword and i have enough money and i don't want my sword back or anything. Well i will tell you the story. I was at druid's overlook, and there was some guy who was saying he could upgrade your max dmg. At first i didn't believe him and i actually never did but some how i still gave him my sword and money. I know it sounds stupid but i really trust people just to much. I n??know it could have been prevented by myself but u put to much trust in other people and i forget that some of them can rip you off. And i know i am not the only person who will have a same problem like mine. And remember it was only a question, you don't have to be hard one me and saying this i allready know. But what ever it happend so..........

Jul 21, 2005, 12:31 PM // 12:31	#12
Jeddak Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Blood Feud Profession: E/Mo	Sorry to hear you were scammed. Just look at it as part of the game (it is a virtual world after all) and write it off as a learning experience. Screaming for accounts to be banned over petty things is what leads to games to being so tame and protected in the long run. So instead of looking to blame someone for being human (and maybe even just trying to be evil in a rpg) maybe you should just look inward and realize you are human and you made a mistake, accept it and continue on your journey.

Jul 21, 2005, 12:59 PM // 12:59	#13
Aniewiel Smite Mistress Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Land of AZ, USA Profession: Rt/E	Live and learn, friend.

Jul 21, 2005, 01:16 PM // 13:16	#14
Paralyze Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	Like I was saying, I'm sorry if I came off sounding like an ass, but after seeing the story, the other person did nothing wrong other than take your sword. Any time someone tells you they can do this or that blah blah if you just give them the item, laugh at them and walk away. People play on others trust and ignorance, and you happened to fall for it. There is actually no way to ban a person like this as they are not breaking any rules at all. You traded the sword, he accepted and left. Be careful in the future and use this as a learning experience. Just remember one rule....don't trust anyone with your items/account.

Jul 21, 2005, 02:17 PM // 14:17	#18
Torkemada Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Argentina Guild: EC - The Epic Crusade Profession: Mo/Me	As most have pointed, besides the point that taking advantage of someones innocence is not very Ethical, the guy didnt broke any rule. Reporting him would do nothing. If Anet would take those reports into account for ban, then anyone could report any person that traded him and just cos u payed too much for something. Quoting a earlier reply.. "Live and Learn". Online or Offline... its life.

Jul 21, 2005, 02:21 PM // 14:21	#19
impkim92 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Caralina Guild: Sons Of The Yams Profession: W/Mo	u can report any body for any thing its just that u have to give them a reson to ban the account u want them too. and it has to be a preaty good reason 2.