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Is steam secure and safe to for new player with so many scammer
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Safety doesn't depend on tools, but how you use them.

If someone makes tons of hollow prommises and then offers a one sided trade where you give them stuff without getting anything in return... then it'll be up to you to take note of all the warnings telling you that you should probably not go through with it.
Yes, Steam is both safe and secure.
Not a single scammer can do anything to you or your account unless you let them.
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Is steam secure and safe to for new player with so many scammer
It doesn't depend on whether you're new, it depends on your common sense. That (and awareness of phishing) will keep all your online accounts secure, whether you're new somewhere, or not.
As long as you don't get scammed by other players lol. Don't post in the wrong discussion threads.
Yes Steam is secure & safe place.

Scammers are everywhere, phone calls, sms texting, mailing, DMs, VoIP, emails, videos, ads, and so on.

The fact is if you're dumb/gullible enough to do what scammers tell you, then you're dumb/gullible enough to fall for any scam, making everywhere unsafe. That why use common sense, think before acting, ask community questions if don't understand things to learn, as not everyone gonna hold your hand, and you have to figure things out on your own.
Steam's scam FAQ with some help on what to look out for:

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/70E6-991B-233B-A37B

Also don't login to random third party sites. Always login to Steam in your web browser first, then access the site you want. If it asks you to enter your login details again stay far away, it's a phishing site.
I'm pretty new to Steam. Signed up sometime early this year. Haven't been scammed yet, but I also practice common sense internet safety. And I'm not getting myself into this crazy speculative market that is trading virtual items.
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Is steam secure and safe to for new player with so many scammer
You've had the account since 2015, if you haven't been compromised by now then I believe that answers your question.
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Is steam secure and safe to for new player with so many scammer
It's as safe as using the telephone and e-mail. To this day, many people still fall for phone and e-mail scams, despite decades of warnings and guides to safe and secure use. Like anything the weakest link in the security chain is the end user. Be aware and be smart while you are on the Internet, and like millions of others, you won't have a problem.
There are so many scams and it can go as far as victims losing their entire lives savings. Steam wallet funds are rather insignificant. Educate yourself and practice safe interactions with a healthy amount of scepticism.
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes
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Single player games, no problem. Don't talk to people on steam, just play the game. No concerns about scammers.

Making friends on steam/steam forums/multi-player games...yeah, scammers present. It's a cesspool with a few helpful folks here and there.

If your "new player" is streetwise enough to handle not getting scammed in real life, they should be fine.

And some of the games are, themselves, a scam.

Go to google and do searches for reviews of the game you want to buy/play, before you buy/install/play them. Negative reviews are the best, as the negatives show you the worst the game can be - though there should also be positive reviews too.
Setup Steamguard before engaging with anyone.

Singleplayer:
Do not click private send links. Do not engage in trades outside Steam. Do not connect any API. Do not fill in any login popping up anywhere unless it is a trusted game launcher with account system like Ubisoftplay, EA-Origin etc. Do not accept random friend requests. Do not install mods with executable or associated libraries like .dll files or .bat scripts unless you are positive that it is a safe modification and it is absolutely necessary. If in doubt scan it with a service like VirusTotal.


Multiplayer:
Be cautious of community run servers in games with micro-transactions loot-box systems with real currency involved for example Counterstrike. Apply same rules as above for all multiplayer related.


Buying:
Do not buy games outside of official stores. If something is 70% to 90% cheaper without any active discount compared to other storefront your at a illegal store either stolen keys or a setup to gain your information for later use.

Do not buy games that are ridiculously priced and than 90% off like something is 200 euros but now 5 euros. It will almost always be trash, a.i generated or store bought assets,

Do not believe steam reviews look at sources like Reddit or the community forums instead
Do not trust reviews based on hours played as indication of how legit they are.


Users either trust people to much or they are blinded by dollar signs when they think they have a great deal.


TL;DR
Never trust always verify.
Use common sense.
If something is to good of a deal to be real it is.
The internet is not your friendly neighborhood.
Отредактировано m662; 26 июл. 2024 г. в 4:48
I've been on Steam for 21 years and I've never been scammed once.

Be wary of any links posted to you, even if you trust someone, you never know they may have been compromised.

Common sense goes a long long way. If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Nobody gives out 50 quid for free, especially to random folks.

Steam support will never ask for any of your Steam details at all. Steam do not have support in places like Discord and anyone claiming to be so are probably going to try and scam you. So, if someone asks you for anything, especially if they say you've been reported by mistake or other excuse, ignore and block them.

Signing in to a third party website using your Steam details can be extremely risky. There are some web sites out there which are legit but there are so many more which are not. So, never sign in to a site unless you are completely sure it is legit. If you are unsure then sign in to Steam in a web browser and then if someone wants you to sign in to another site and it asks you to log in to your Steam account while you are already signed in then that site is not legit and is probably after your details to scam you but it is best to just not sign in to any sites offered to you or you are unsure about.

Never use third party sites to trade or sell items, they are not legit sites no matter what anyone tells you, most will probably steam your details and scam you at some point in the future. Only use Steam's market or trade feature to sell and trade items.

If you trade items on Steam make sure the correct items are in the trade offer before accepting, especially if a trade offer comes back to you after you sent the offer. This indicates that the offer has been changed so always make sure before hitting the accept button. Once a trade has been accepted you are not getting the items back.

It never hurts to ask on the forums if you are unsure about anything. Common sense is your biggest weapon against scammers and in using the internet. Maintain your PC from malware etc and you should have a decent time on Steam and the internet for the most part (trolls live amongst us. :spazwinky:). :happyleon:
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